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Human remains found at recycling plantpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 2 April

Police investigate following the discovery of bones at the centre at Tofts Farm Industrial Estate.

'I would have no hesitation in giving Trippier a new contract'published at 16:42 British Summer Time 2 April

Flats plan quashed over 'lack of daylight'published at 15:54 British Summer Time 2 April

The government's planning inspector backs city council planners decision to reject the proposal.

'Boro won't get caught up in Rovers dispute'published at 15:20 British Summer Time 2 April

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick says his side will not be distracted by issues between Blackburn Rovers supporters and their owners as they head to Ewood Park on Friday evening.

'Sensitive' army papers found scattered in streetpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 2 April

A football fan finds piles of official military documents scattered along a street in Newcastle.

Second person dies after A19 crashpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 2 April

Northumbria Police says an investigation into the collision continues.

'Monster' raped women he targeted on dating appspublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 2 April

Daniel Holland was also caught in an online sting messaging a 13-year-old girl, a court hears.

Murdered girl's mum 'cried through' Adolescencepublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 2 April

The mother of murdered Holly Newton says the show Adolescence is a "difficult but important" watch.

🎧 Could Mowbray find poetic justice?published at 11:53 British Summer Time 2 April

BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes on Sunderland's reunion with old boss Tony Mowbray at the weekend.

Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Brentfordpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 2 April

County Championship preview: Who can stop Surrey?published at 10:58 British Summer Time 2 April

BBC Sport looks ahead to the 2025 County Championship season and who can challenge Surrey as they seek a fourth successive title.

Quarry decision 'failed to assess climate effects'published at 09:14 British Summer Time 2 April

Lawyers say the council failed to assess the climate impacts of the proposed Northumberland quarry.

Newcastle v Brentford: Did you know?published at 08:27 British Summer Time 2 April

England's next Bazballer? McKinney happy to deal with hypepublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 2 April

Durham's 20-year-old opener Ben McKinney is being tipped for the top after an eye-catching winter - and is ready to deal with the hype.

Noise concerns over university's late licence bidpublished at 07:33 British Summer Time 2 April

Durham University vows to be a "considerate neighbour" if the application is approved.

Gossip: Newcastle keen on multiple targets published at 07:22 British Summer Time 2 April

Patients get 'lifeline' as 24/7 blood centre openspublished at 07:20 British Summer Time 2 April

Patients with sickle cell disease can access the James Cook Hospital unit 24-hours a day.

Watson leaving Sunderland is 'disappointing' - Smithpublished at 20:27 British Summer Time 1 April

Ex-Sunderland forward Martin Smith says he is disappointed in Tommy Watson's decision to leave but understands the pull of a club like Brighton.

Brighton agree £10m deal for Sunderland teenager Watsonpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 1 April

Brighton and Hove Albion agree a deal worth £10m to sign Sunderland winger Tom Watson this summer.

Brighton agree deal to sign 'exciting young talent' Watsonpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 1 April

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