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Gossip: Magpies lead Guehi transfer racepublished at 07:31 British Summer Time

Sperm donor 'dad-of-180' loses parental rights bidpublished at 06:20 British Summer Time

Robert Albon, who uses the name Joe Donor, claims to have fathered more than 180 children worldwide.

Surrey and The Blaze tie One-Day Cup thriller published at 18:23 British Summer Time 14 May

Alice Capsey hits 125 off 96 balls as Surrey's One-Day Cup game with The Blaze ends in a tie, while there are wins elsewhere for Lancashire and Durham.

Woman arrested after biker dies in crashpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 14 May

Merseyside Police say biker Jay Newby-Gallagher, 34, died at the scene of the crash in Maghull.

Teenager Minto signs pro contract with Durham published at 16:29 British Summer Time 14 May

Teenage bowler James Minto signs a two-year rookie contract with Durham to stay until the end of the 2026 season.

One hurdle remains as Black Cats go 'Til the End'published at 16:24 British Summer Time 14 May

Regis Le Bris pays tribute to an "absolutely fantastic" season as late play-off drama puts Sunderland one game from the Premier League.

'Loudest crowd I've ever heard'published at 15:09 British Summer Time 14 May

Sunderland fans have their say on dramatic Championship play-off semi-final victory over Coventry City.

Prototype 'to light up' hidden breast cancerspublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 14 May

The machine will detect cancer "hidden" in dense breast tissue, scientists say.

Stadium of delight: Sunderland fans off to Wembleypublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 14 May

Fans celebrate as Sunderland reach the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United.

Repairs to storm-hit pier under waypublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 14 May

Work on Sunderland's Roker Pier, which has been closed since October 2023, will take about 12 weeks.

Five more children arrested over boy's fire deathpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 14 May

A total of 21 children have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police say.

I don't think we'll have problems in final - Kerrpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 14 May

1973 FA Cup-winning captain Bobby Kerr reflects on Sunderland's Championship the challenge against Sheffield United for Premier League promotion.

'It should never happen' - has offside rule been a 'time bomb'?published at 13:14 British Summer Time 14 May

'My son was killed by criminals making cannabis'published at 12:27 British Summer Time 14 May

As one killer is jailed, Katherine Errington recalls the blast that killed her seven-year-old son.

Transfer Q&A: Could Newcastle bid for Mbeumo?published at 11:50 British Summer Time 14 May

'One of the best feelings I've ever had' - Neilpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 14 May

Sunderland captain Dan Neil says their Championship play-off semi-final win against Coventry is "unbelievable".

High Street plan downsizes to speed up projectpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 14 May

A new revised boundary is now the focus for Gateshead Council to begin redevelopment works.

Sunderland beat Coventry - send us your thoughtspublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 14 May

Get in touch and let us know your thoughts after Sunderland's dramatic win in the Championship play-off semi-final against Coventry City.

Le Bris hails 'absolutely fantastic' semi-final winpublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 14 May

Regis Le Bris admits he went through a range of emotions before Sunderland booked their place in the Championship play-off final.

'Ballard has written his name in Sunderland folklore'published at 09:48 British Summer Time 14 May

Gary Bennett and Nick Barnes react to Sunderland's Championship play-off semi-final win against Coventry.

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