Simon Pryde and Nick Barnes are joined by former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett to discuss a point against Preston North End and if boss Regis Le Bris' decision to take off Eliezer Mayenda over Isidor cost them a win.

People living at Newcastle's Byker Estate should see their heating bills cut by up to 31% this year.

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes says he is "very concerned" after star player Ilias Chair picks up a hamstring injury against Middlesbrough.

Cleveland police say the two women are due to appear at magistrates court this week.

Middlesbrough are still in with a 'great chance' of a top-six finish after a third win in four games says head coach Michael Carrick.

Northumbrian Water's CEO says the regulator does not require it to "measure" all types of data.

Paul Addison is joined by former Middlesbrough midfielder Neil Maddison to talk about the makeshift defensive duo of Jonny Howson and Neto Borges in the latest Red Alert podcast.

Police say the man had got out of his car after hitting the central reservation near Alnwick.

Sunderland defender Trai Hume says Preston North End's time-wasting tactics helped spur the Black Cats on to grab a late point.

Fans of Pools say the future of the club is now uncertain but it has the potential to be great.

One man already finds it "nigh on impossible" to leave his home due to traffic on the Sunderland road.

The proposal is to replace a building which costs a lot to heat and is not very accessible.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says his side struggled to deal with Preston North End's direct play during their 1-1 draw.

Hartlepool United owner Raj Singh stands down as chairman with immediate effect after protests from the club's fans.

An 18-year-old man is the second person to be arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.