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Newcastle v Brighton: Did you know?published at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Biker who killed friend in police chase jailedpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

David Stewart killed his passenger in the crash after fleeing at more than 100mph, a court is told.

EFL preview: Marching on towards the business end published at 11:06 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

There are matches of potentially huge significance in the Championship, League One and League Two this weekend.

Pick of the stats: Middlesbrough v Derby Countypublished at 10:53 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

The pick of the stats ahead of Middlesbrough's home game against Derby County.

Howe on Isak's injury, key players returning and Livramento rumourspublished at 10:43 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Fatigue claim could come back to bite Le Brispublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Former Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady is unhappy with Regis Le Bris publicly stating this week that there is 'some fatigue' in his squad.

Isak's injury 'a blow' for Magpiespublished at 08:38 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Gossip: Two Premier League clubs step up Isak interestpublished at 08:03 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

'Sunderland through and through' - O'Nien to hit 300published at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Sunderland midfielder Luke O'Nien is set to make his 300th appearance for the club when they face Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night.

Oldest patient with MSMD welcomes new networkpublished at 07:23 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Geraldine hopes the new NHS network can further diagnosis and treat the rare genetic disease.

Road and bridge closures for urban park workspublished at 06:20 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Part of the Millennium footbridge in Stockton-on-Tees will be demolished for the new "urban park".

'It's quite a responsibility voicing the Metro'published at 06:14 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Mark Bryant, from Hebburn, has finally stepped forth to relish his quirky claim to fame.

Pick of the stats: Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderlandpublished at 18:19 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

13th placed Sheffield Wednesday host fourth placed Sunderland on Friday (20:00 GMT) as both teams look for a first win in three league games that will strengthen their position on the Championship table - here are the stats.

Boy in 'life-threatening' condition after chasepublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Durham Police says the crash happened in Newton Aycliffe in the early hours of Monday.

Carrick on 'momentum' and 'challenging' Derby clashpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick speaks to BBC Radio Tees before Saturday's Championship home game against Derby County.

Dog put to sleep after tile thrown through windowpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The animal suffered an eye injury that was so severe it had to be euthanised, Durham Police say.

Has Guimaraes' form dropped off?published at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Le Fee out for up to six weeks with hamstring injurypublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris confirms they will be without midfielder Enzo Le Fee for "three to four weeks" due to a hamstring injury.

Plans for 1,200 green belt homes rejected againpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The plans are a "disgrace and a betrayal of the people of South Tyneside," says one councillor.

Teen denies planning terror attackpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The 15-year-old boy, from Northumberland, also denies being part of a banned neo-Nazi group.

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