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Howe 'elbowed Keegan and Robson out of the way'published at 16:04 British Summer Time 31 March

Elderly victims lose almost £20,000 in postal scampublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 31 March

Three people in Newcastle and the Durham area have been arrested on suspicion of fraud, police say.

Child killer denied release by Parole Boardpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 31 March

Armstrong is serving a life sentence for the murder of Rosie Palmer, who he abducted in 1994.

Stokes to miss early rounds of Championship seasonpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 31 March

England captain Ben Stokes is not expected to play for Durham in the early rounds of the County Championship as he continues his recovery from hamstring surgery.

'I expect high standards of myself' - Humepublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 31 March

Sunderland defender Trai Hume netted the only goal in Sunderland's victory over Millwall - and it's a goal he has been patiently been waiting for.

'Miracle no-one hurt' by fleeing drug dealerpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 31 March

A judge says Dylan Muldoon's 90mph pursuit is among the worst driving she has ever seen.

Relive Newcastle's Carabao Cup celebrationspublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 31 March

A round-up of the scenes in Newcastle on Saturday as the city was brought to a standstill by crowds.

'Only the beginning - but what a beginning it is'published at 12:33 British Summer Time 31 March

Man admits kidnapping girl to rape herpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 31 March

Matthew Hindhaugh, 22, also pleads guilty to making indecent images of children.

🎧 Is the play-off buzz back?published at 12:10 British Summer Time 31 March

Paul Addison and Neil Maddison join Boro fan Dana Malt on the Red Alert podcast to discuss Middlesbrough's second-half comeback against Oxford.

'A fantastic celebration for the Toon'published at 10:03 British Summer Time 31 March

Care leavers to get free buses until aged 25published at 06:07 British Summer Time 31 March

The free bus scheme would be additional to a £1 bus fare for those aged 21 and under.

Housing development closes road for eight monthspublished at 06:06 British Summer Time 31 March

Road resurfacing is taking place around a social housing development due for completion in 2028.

Driverless bus trial to end 'human error' finishespublished at 06:05 British Summer Time 31 March

The driverless vehicles could initially be used to move baggage at airports and parts at ports.

Fire boss faces investigation after culture reviewpublished at 06:04 British Summer Time 31 March

Northumberland's chief fire officer is still suspended from duty, the BBC understands.

Director credits grandfather for love of cinemapublished at 06:01 British Summer Time 31 March

A film Joe J Walker shot for less than £1,000 is to premier at the Alhambra Cinema in Keswick.

'Bleed kit' medical cabinets installed in townpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 30 March

Durham Police says the bleed trauma cabinets contain pressure bandages, tourniquets and gloves.

'A day I won't forget'published at 15:26 British Summer Time 30 March

'I drove 6,800 miles to university'published at 14:55 British Summer Time 30 March

Yukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later this year.

'An unbelievable day' and 'I wouldn't have missed the excitement and buzz'published at 11:35 British Summer Time 30 March

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