Michael Moran, 74, admitted sexually assaulting the children as they "innocently" played outside.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini on why Chris Rigg being away on international duty, rather than resting, is a positive.

Police say Andy Nzita Iwela and Muketar Ahmed are a "danger to women" after the "horrendous" attack.

Middlesbrough midfielder Finn Azaz scores his first international goal as the Republic of Ireland beat Bulgaria 2-1 in their Nations League play-off.

An outdoor gym and play area are among possible plans for the site which closed as a pool in 2008.

The water firm says its own estimate of discharge to the North Sea at Whitburn cannot be relied on.

Counters at Riding Mill were damaged in October, two months after repair work by the Environment Agency.

Kiana-Lee Wallace was inside the house in Lynemouth when the fire broke out on Monday.

Nexus say Regent Centre will have gates by the end of the year and other stations may follow.

Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick says that wins are the only way players can help fans through club's difficult period.

Emergency services were called to the crash near Dalton-on-Tees on Thursday morning.

SAFC supporters' branches say 12 coaches will have with kits designed to stop catastrophic bleeding.

Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin is forced to withdraw from the England Under-21 squad because of a hamstring injury.

Newcastle Falcons hope to benefit from the feelgood factor floating around the city following the football's team win at Wembley last Sunday.

A judge praises a hospital nurse who raised concerns about the victim after Robert Green raped her.

Officers say methylphenidate could be harmful if taken by someone for whom it has not been prescribed.