Middlesbrough winger Marvin Johnson will leave the club when his contract ends next month.

Warwickshire and Durham draw after a fourth straight rain-hit day at Edgbaston as David Bedingham boosts his run tally.

Newcastle United's Federico Fernandez, Jacob Murphy and Dwight Gayle sign new deals with the club.

QPR sign goalkeeper Jordan Archer on a free transfer following his departure from fellow Championship club Middlesbrough.

Lincoln City sign ex-Aberdeen and Sheffield Wednesday forward Chris Maguire after his exit from fellow League One side Sunderland.

Almost £200m will be invested in wind power factories on the banks of the Humber and the Tyne.

As England prepare for their Euro 2020 semi-final, landmarks across Sunderland are being lit up in red and white to mark the occasion and the efforts of Wearside-born goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and midfielder Jordan Henderson.

Fulwell Mill, Penshaw Monument (both pictured) Northern Spire bridge, Keel Square, the white lighthouse at Seaburn and the Beacon of Light were all lit in the England team's colours last night.

They will also be lit up again later - as well as the weekend if the team make it to the final.

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Council leader Graeme Miller said the authority was "delighted" to be lighting the National Trust-owned landmarks "to cheer on our homegrown heroes and the England team".

"They've both had a fantastic tournament with Jordan Henderson scoring his first ever England goal on Saturday and Jordan Pickford yet to concede, so we have even more reasons to cheer England on.

"We want them to know that their city is both immensely proud of them and right behind them when they take to the pitch at Wembley."

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North Tees hospital welcomes back pregnant nude sculpture removed in 1974 for being inappropriate.

Wigan sign Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke on a three-year contract after he turns down a new deal with the Black Cats.

North East health chiefs are also urging people to get their vaccines in the fight against Covid.

Midfielder Nicky Featherstone and defender Gary Liddle sign new deals at newly-promoted Hartlepool United.

Only 55 overs are possible on a rain-hit day at Edgbaston as Durham, without Ben Stokes and Brydon Carse, reach 173-5 against Warwickshire.

Pilgrim Place will include a square and offices on the site of a former Newcastle bus station.

Relive live text commentary from the 10th round of fixtures in the 2021 County Championship.

Windlestone Hall had fallen into significant disrepair but a charity has plans to save it.

Peter Harris from Consett cannot visit the country because he is now unable to get an approved jab.

Sunderland midfielder Luke O'Nien signs a new three-year deal to remain with the League One club.

Rob Yates makes a century as Warwickshire are bowled out for 237 by a Ben Stokes-bolstered Durham.

Relive live text commentary from the 10th round of fixtures in the 2021 County Championship.

A cyclist was stabbed on a Middlesbrough street, prompting an appeal by police.

The 47-year-old was attacked by two men in Linthorpe Road just after midnight on Sunday.

He was taken to hospital and treated for stab wounds to his back and arm and later released.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, at the back of the Cleveland Hotel, or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Cleveland police.