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Airshow cancelled again over coronavirus concerns
It will be the second year in a row the Sunderland Airshow has been grounded.
Read moreNewcastle fans bid to buy part of club
A fans group is attempting to raise funds to try buy a stake in Newcastle United if owner Mike Ashley is successful in selling the club.
Read moreMisconduct councillor told to quit political group
The Middlesbrough Independent Councillors Association unanimously agrees to exclude Jon Rathmell.
Read moreDurham Cathedral to get £2.6m for Covid recovery
The cathedral is awarded two rounds of grants from the government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Read moreWhere are Britain's loneliest places in lockdown?
By Sean Coughlan
BBC News
Loneliness in the pandemic has been more intense for young people in poor, urban areas.
Read moreCounty-by-county commentators guide
BBC local radio cricket commentators give their thoughts on how the season might pan out for their county.
Read moreWhat to look out for in the County Championship
By Adam Williams & Gary Smee
BBC Sport
With the County Championship making an eagerly anticipated return on Thursday, here's a look at who and what to watch out for.
Read moreHorse-cart driver killed in crash 'loved forever'
Malcolm Wright was killed in a crash involving two horse-pulled carts and a car.
Read moreMiddlesbrough to host England friendlies
Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium will host two England friendlies in preparation for this summer's European Championship.
Read moreSpeeding driver who left student to die jailed
Emma Guilbert was on a crossing when Mohammed Youssaf crashed into her and drove off.
Read moreRelive the opening day of the 2021 County Championship season
Relive the opening day of the 2021 County Championship season as defending champions Essex make a strong start.
Catch upMass littering in parks sparks call for extra bins
A slew of debris left strewn in Newcastle's parks prompts calls for litter bins to be reinstalled.
Read moreStudent makes bin bag machine for litter-hit park
Jack Colmer says the DIY project was a response to "shameful" photos of rubbish in Hyde Park, Leeds.
Read moreCounty ins and outs 2021
Details of all the county cricket signings and departures from the 2021 season.
Read moreSam Fender drops promoter over staff allegations
The singer's move comes after posts on a jobs website alleged SSD management had mistreated staff.
Read more