Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says strong performances "individually and collectively" contributed to their 2-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce admits his side "weren't good enough" as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Arsenal in the Premier League.

Arsenal prepare for their Europa League showdown against Villarreal with a confidence-boosting win over Newcastle at St James' Park.

Darlington Council blames "printer error" and says it will make sure no-one votes more than once.

Three people die and 11 are in hospital after taking what is thought to be the drug Spice.

Hartlepool United move up to third in the National League with a 3-1 win at home to Chesterfield.

Durham record their first County Championship victory in 11 attempts, beating Warwickshire by an innings.

Luton Town have first-half lead pegged back and a penalty saved in Championship draw with Middlesbrough.

Sunderland secure their League One play-off place with a 3-1 win away at Plymouth Argyle.

The cost of the Stockton Globe revamp has risen from an original budget of £4m to just under £28m.

People in Hartlepool are angry over Christopher Killick's decision to stand, organiser says.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust says it disagrees with the tax tribunal's ruling and is to appeal.

Newcastle City Council announces a £900,000 emergency fund for home-based and mobile firms.

Councillors say the closure would be a "body blow" to manufacturing in the area.

Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.

Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.

The "extremely complex" operation saw the men recovered from hundreds of metres below the surface.

Durham openers Will Young and Alex Lees both make centuries as Durham doggedly build a big lead against Warwickshire.

Two women seen in the area at the time who may have a distressed man are urged to contact police.

Reaction to Tottenham's win over Sheffield United in the Premier League.