Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

News of Hampshire's demise against Surrey couldn't have come at a better time for the players here in Leeds.

It happened just as Durham were about to begin their second innings, 129 runs behind Yorkshire, after bowling them out for 475.

Jordan Thompson was the last man to go, on his final appearance for Yorkshire, caught off the bowling of Ben Raine, by Alex Lees, at long off, for 50.

Raine, who scored a century in the Durham first innings, then took 5-76 with the ball. If only Durham had a few more like him! He's given it his all to keep them up.

All they need to do now is bat the day out to stay up. Surely they can't mess this golden opportunity up! Can they?

I expect the cricketing equivalent of Coventry City v Bristol City in 1977 next. Ask yer dad!

As for The Yorkies, they are now safe.

A developer has applied to build 71 houses on former farmland in Guisborough.

Darlington Borough Council says views will help shape where new parking zones might be introduced.

Organiser Jax Higginson chose to limit cameras at Saturday's event to create 'a safe environment'.

Some councils in the north-east will miss the government deadline of April 2026 to implement changes.

Newcastle, now under the ownership of energy drinks giant Red Bull, are beaten by Saracens in their Prem season-opener.

Hartlepool United bring in winger Michael Dacosta Gonzalez on loan for a month from Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.

George Hill scores 88 as Yorkshire open up a 119-run lead over Durham on day three at Headingley, with both sides hoping to avoid relegation.

The alleged offences involving a girl happened between 2018 and 2021, police say.

A brewery rebrands its beer that supports the Newcastle United fan-group Wor Flags.

A replica of the Locomotion No 1 is recreating the journey made by the real engine 200 years ago.

Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards speaks to the media before his side's visit to Southampton on Saturday.

Mike is doing the challenge to celebrate 800 years of his town.

A file is being prepared for the coroner after officers were called to the waste site in Billingham.

No-one was seriously hurt and services are running between Airport and Kingston Park, Nexus says.

Middlesbrough will come up against their former midfielder Finn Azaz when they visit Southampton on Saturday.