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Le Fee out for up to six weeks with hamstring injurypublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris confirms they will be without midfielder Enzo Le Fee for "three to four weeks" due to a hamstring injury.

Plans for 1,200 green belt homes rejected againpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The plans are a "disgrace and a betrayal of the people of South Tyneside," says one councillor.

Teen denies planning terror attackpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The 15-year-old boy, from Northumberland, also denies being part of a banned neo-Nazi group.

Teen arrested after 'Rambo' knife found in carpublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The 18-year-old is due in court after the car he was travelling in was pulled over in Grangetown.

Rioter who 'brought shame on England flag' jailedpublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

John Kirtley was a "leading" figure in the Sunderland riot which saw police attacked, a court hears.

'He has been poor for a while'published at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

'I thought we more than competed' - Howepublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Killer who left homeless man dying in park jailedpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Craig Curry attacked Neil Selkirk in Gateshead following a row over a phone charger, a court hears.

'Men against boys' - fans on defeat at Liverpoolpublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Friday night is 'huge' for Black Catspublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Former Sunderland striker Martin Smith says Friday's match against Sheffield Wednesday is pivotal to the club's promotion hopes.

Diamond out to end Newcastle's trophy droughtpublished at 08:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Newcastle Falcons prepare to host Gloucester in their Premiership Rugby Cup quarter-final, seeking to end a 21-year wait for silverware.

Hard to forgive strike breakers, say ex-minerspublished at 06:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

It is the 40th anniversary of the divisive miners' strikes being called off.

Three family homes left on 'student' streetpublished at 06:23 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

One of the last family properties on Jesmond's Sunbury Street is being converted into an HMO.

'We lacked spark' - strikers who could be 'final piece of Arsenal jigsaw'published at 23:48 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the sides looking for a new striker in the summer. BBC Sport takes a look at who could head to the Premier League.

Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle: Isak missed as Magpies falterpublished at 23:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

Newcastle fall to a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool as they miss Alexander Isak's quality up front.

'We need to find our best rhythm again'published at 23:28 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

Who is in position to qualify at end of season?published at 23:18 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

The Premier League race to secure European football is hotting up - BBC Sport looks at who stands where and why a fifth place may be available.

Slot praises 'great squad performance' from Liverpoolpublished at 23:03 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his side's 2-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United was a "great squad performance".

Howe disappointed with goals conceded at Liverpoolpublished at 22:54 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he is "disappointed" with both the goals his side conceded against Liverpool in their 2-0 Premier League defeat.

Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle: Did you know?published at 22:40 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February

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