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.

Stockton's Bob Cook cites health reasons for his decision, saying the time has come to "slow down".

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

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says a move to Stamford Bridge could end up working against Jobe Bellingham.

The site of the former Newcastle General Hospital is to be transformed in a £500m scheme.

She was left with facial injuries in the attack in Jarrow, South Tyneside, police say.

With 10 games of the Championship season remaining, BBC Sport takes a look at the fine margins between those competing for automatic promotion.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says that Black Cats keeper Anthony Patterson's recent criticism isn't warranted. But is it?