BBC local radio cricket commentators give their thoughts on how the season might pan out for their county.

With the County Championship making an eagerly anticipated return on Thursday, here's a look at who and what to watch out for.

Malcolm Wright was killed in a crash involving two horse-pulled carts and a car.

Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium will host two England friendlies in preparation for this summer's European Championship.

Emma Guilbert was on a crossing when Mohammed Youssaf crashed into her and drove off.

Relive the opening day of the 2021 County Championship season as defending champions Essex make a strong start.

Bringing you the latest news from across the North East from Tuesday 6 April to Friday 9 April 2021

A slew of debris left strewn in Newcastle's parks prompts calls for litter bins to be reinstalled.

One impact of lockdown is that there has been a big reduction in light pollution in some areas.

Watch as Middlesbrough's Mille Bell scores a 35-yard free-kick in her side's 3-1 Women's FA Cup win against Hull.

Hartlepool United snatch a draw at Boreham Wood - despite playing 54 minutes without a recognised goalkeeper.

A crunch League One promotion clash ends in deadlock as Peterborough and Sunderland battle out a 1-1 draw.

Jamie Blake, who built an unlicensed club in his back garden, is ordered to pay up or face prison.

Yannick Bolasie's late header gives Middlesbrough's fading Championship play-off hopes a boost as they draw with Watford.

Small business owners say they are being excluded from funding to help with lockdown costs.

Another man was seriously injured in the collision on the A177 near Thorpe Thewles.

The recent death of a humpback has raised interest and concerns for whales in the North Sea.

Newcastle need to repeat the ambitious approach that got them a point against Spurs, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer.

Mark Lawrenson takes on singer-songwriter and Manchester United fan David Gray to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Newcastle earned a vital point in their fight for Premier League survival thanks to a late equaliser against Tottenham from on-loan Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock at St James' Park.