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How it starts and how it endspublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 18 June
Gossip: Edwards in advanced talks with Boropublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 18 June
10:58 BST 18 JuneMiddlesbrough are reportedly in advanced talks with Rob Edwards to replace Michael Carrick as head coach.
Read MoreDerbies, festive schedule, final day - Sunderland's standout gamespublished at 10:08 British Summer Time 18 June
10:08 BST 18 JuneCalls to upgrade roundabouts 'past breaking point'published at 09:55 British Summer Time 18 June
09:55 BST 18 JuneThe roads minister says congestion and delays on the A19 near Moor Farm need to be addressed.
Read MoreDerbies, festive schedule - a rundown of Newcastle's standout gamespublished at 09:38 British Summer Time 18 June
09:38 BST 18 JuneLeague fixtures announced - how do you think Sunderland will start?published at 09:00 British Summer Time 18 June
09:00 BST 18 JuneWhat are the fixtures on opening weekend?published at 09:00 British Summer Time 18 June
09:00 BST 18 JuneLeague fixtures announced - how do you think Newcastle will start?published at 09:00 British Summer Time 18 June
09:00 BST 18 JuneHow close did we come to crossing Bridgey McBridgeface?published at 06:06 British Summer Time 18 June
06:06 BST 18 JuneHundreds of people submit entries to name Sunderland's new footbridge and some of them are gems.
Read MoreMusical aims to give teen stars West End experiencepublished at 06:05 British Summer Time 18 June
06:05 BST 18 JuneTwenty-five drama students from a range of backgrounds will perform four shows this weekend.
Read MoreMental health services 'require improvement'published at 06:00 British Summer Time 18 June
06:00 BST 18 JuneInspectors say they discovered issues related to long wait times and insufficient training.
Read MoreWhat positions are Newcastle looking to strengthen?published at 17:45 British Summer Time 17 June
17:45 BST 17 JuneAppeal to dredge river for regatta boatspublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 17 June
16:52 BST 17 JuneDurham Regatta organisers say low water levels are damaging boats.
Read MoreHow to get all the latest on Sunderlandpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 17 June
16:28 BST 17 JuneReform councillors 'not invited' to Miners' Galapublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 17 June
16:28 BST 17 JuneThe Durham Miners Association says it will not "abandon" its principles and invite Reform UK.
Read MoreNissan unveils new electric car to be built in UKpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 17 June
16:16 BST 17 JuneThe new Leaf will be powered by batteries also manufactured in Sunderland.
Read MoreJail term increased for man who raped two womenpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 17 June
16:07 BST 17 JuneHaider Ali raped two women in separate attacks within an hour of each other in Stockton last year.
Read MoreThird life-saving machine stolen, police saypublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 17 June
14:29 BST 17 JuneThe theft from Lingdale comes days after defibrillators were taken in Skelton and Skelton Green.
Read MoreMen carrying fridges aim to walk to Benidormpublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 17 June
14:27 BST 17 JuneTwo men are preparing to take on a 1,400 mile (2,250km) walk for a mental health charity.
Read MoreSell Gordon, buy Elanga - fans on transferspublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 17 June
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