Send your pictures and stories of why you love Newcastlepublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 31 July
Send your pictures and stories of why you love Sunderlandpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 31 July
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Man arrested after swan killed in parkpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 31 July
The man in his 20s is in custody after a swan was killed in Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street.
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Read MoreDurham heading into the bottom twopublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 31 July
Surrey 64-1 need another 112 to beat Durham
Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio NewcastleIt's been a long time since Durham last won a Championship game. That was here in May against Notts.
Today they are heading for their fifth defeat of the season - and third at home - as Surrey look set to join Warwickshire and Somerset - the previous winners here.
Judging by the way things are going in Scarborough - and the bonus points picked up in that game - Durham look set to swap second bottom spot with Yorkshire.
Unless there is a sudden rattle of wickets, or a load of rain here, Surrey should wrap this up inside three days. They need another 112 and have 31 overs in which to get them.
Durham haven't just suddenly found themselves in relegation trouble. It's been a long road to this point. Their final three games in September are away to Essex, at home to Worcestershire and away to Yorkshire. There will be a huge amount riding on those results!
Wissa still in exile with Brentford back in Londonpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 31 July
The 28-year-old striker continues to be pushing for a transfer away from west London amid strong interest from Newcastle.
Read MoreSurrey looking for the winpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 31 July
Durham v Surrey 21-0 (target 176)
Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio NewcastleDurham's resistance lasted until 14:30 BST on the third day in CLS.
Surrey are now batting and need 176 runs to win.
There are 46 overs left in which they can try to get them today, otherwise they will have to come back tomorrow.
Sai Kishore did the damage with the ball as he took 5-72, to gain his first Surrey five-for.
It goes without saying Durham need quick wickets here. But if they lose it's likely they will end this round of games in the bottom two. And their next championship match is at Chelmsford, where they have only won once, in 1993!
Twelve 'harmed' in hospital's breast cancer errors published at 14:51 British Summer Time 31 July
A review says 12 patients have been contacted over harm caused by failings in breast cancer care.
Read MoreNewcastle's Isak trains at old club Real Sociedadpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 31 July
Alexander Isak is training alone at former club Real Sociedad amid continued uncertainty around his future at Newcastle United.
Read MoreThief who hid face with underwear jailedpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 31 July
Police say they were able to identify Carl Robinson despite him covering his face with boxer shorts.
Read More'Final whistle' road closure outside stadium published at 14:07 British Summer Time 31 July
The safety measure will be trialled on match days during the football season.
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Hooker McGuigan rejoins Newcastlepublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 31 July
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Read MoreClark v Clarkpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 31 July
Durham 250-5 lead Surrey by 81
Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio NewcastleSurrey have just taken the new ball and Surrey fast bowler Jordan Clark and just delivered a juicy bouncer to his brother Graham.
The batsman did well to rock out of the road of it, but I think it caught the grill of his helment and he had to be checked over by the Durham physio. But he appears to be OK.
Graham has 23 runs and nightwatchman Codi Yusuf has 11. They have done well so far today but Durham need to bat well into day three, if not day four, to save this one.
Holiday lodges set for approval on A1 green beltpublished at 11:19 British Summer Time 31 July
Plans fall within a new government exception to build on green belt, but concerns have been raised.
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'Our mosque feels like a prison after riots'published at 07:00 British Summer Time 31 July
In the wake of anti-immigration riots last year, two Islamic leaders say they still feel unsafe.
Read MoreRed Bull set to complete Newcastle Falcons takeoverpublished at 06:53 British Summer Time 31 July
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