Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says competition for places in his team's forward line is a "healthy problem to have", ahead of the Championship leaders' trip to QPR.

A man in his 70s and woman in her 60s remain in hospital following the stabbings.

Police believe the seven-week-old dog may have been sold and the search continues.

Christopher Donnison is sentenced for 16 months in prison after colliding with John Wood on the A1.

The order is in place until Saturday evening and covers the Bishop Cuthbert area in Hartlepool.

Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United will be attempting to close the gap on Championship leaders Sunderland this weekend.

Women hit by pension age changes are excluded from a compensation package for victims of injustice.

A group helping victims of the Newcastle house explosion says it is "overwhelmed" with items.

Matt Storey says disclosure of convictions makes it harder for sex workers to change their lives.

A new facility for Bearpark villagers is planned for the site.

Paul Sizer, from Middlesbrough, is jailed for 27 months after taking part in a riot in the town.

The firm which hosted the announcement of the axed scheme says ministers need to "rethink".

Jack Walker, from Northampton, is sentenced for 12 and a half years for the shootings.