Janet Jackson says her month at the Edinburgh Fringe as a community judge was "incredible".

Newcastle United complete the club record signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.

Nick Woltemade's club record move to Newcastle could kick-start a transfer domino effect over the next few days - culminating in a potential exit for Alexander Isak.

Darlington Libraries put together the book bags to help neurodivergent children and their families.

Northumbria Police say they believe the rise in part relates to better standards of crime recording.

The cycle and pedestrian route will improve links along Woodland Road, the council says.

Middlesbrough complete the signing of Lausanne-Sport forward Kaly Sene on a four-year contract.

Northern Ireland defenders Daniel Ballard and Brodie Spencer are ruled out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says Hayden Hackney is focused on the club despite "understandable" speculation about a move to the Premier League.

A judge says Stephen Sluggitt subjected a black colleague to 'nasty and wholly unjustified' abuse.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says Saturday's game against Sheffield United will be tough despite their poor start to the season.