Bringing you the latest news and sport from across the North East from Monday 8 February to Friday 12 February 2021.

A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a woman dies in a crash.

Newcastle defender Fabian Schar is set to be out for several months with a knee injury picked up against Southampton on Saturday.

Champions Exeter move up to second place in the Premiership after beating Newcastle at Kingston Park.

Steve Bruce says clubs "are falling to pieces" after three of his players suffer injuries in Newcastle's win over Saints

Newcastle hold on to beat Southampton despite finishing with nine men with Miguel Almiron scoring twice for the hosts.

Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce says he "cannot fault their effort" after his side held on for a 3-2 win over Southampton, despite playing the last 18 minutes with nine men.

Sunderland lose ground in the League One play-off race after being held to a 2-2 draw at MK Dons.

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says his side "must find the rest button", after a 3-2 defeat at Newcastle continued Saints' poor run of form in the Premier League.

Ivan Toney scores twice as Brentford come from a goal down to beat Middlesbrough and move up to second place in the Championship.

The business is now run as a bakery but the building has original features including rails to move meat.

Moving part of the road to save it from erosion would reportedly extend its lifespan by 50 years.

Top British football clubs are asked to stop linking to betting websites from their social media channels.

Oxford United will face Tranmere Rovers and Sunderland will play Lincoln City in the Papa John's Trophy semi-finals.

Newcastle Thunder sign former Huddersfield Giants back-rower Ukuma Ta'ai for the 2021 season.

Thomas Nixon broke into a home and attacked a man after finding the family hiding in a bedroom.

Relive Saturday's EFL action as Brentford thump Middlesbrough to stretch their unbeaten Championship run to 20 games.

Follow coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton.

Cleveland Police Federation chairman Glen Teeley says frontline staff should be vaccinated "now".

Listen to BBC radio commentary of Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership.