Dutch defender Rav van den Berg faces a number of weeks out for Middlesbrough after twisting his knee in training.

Welcome to your new Middlesbrough club page on BBC Sport.

Ashley Ferguson and Akheel Khan receive jail sentences following rioting in August.

The key stats ahead of Sunderland's visit to Preston North End in the Championship on Wednesday night.

Strugglers Plymouth and Portsmouth meet in a full midweek Championship programme as Leeds and Sheffield United chase Sunderland at the top.

A man, 42, is charged with attempted rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment in Darlington.

Police say knives were involved in six killings across the force area over the last 12 months.

Cleveland Police says it was allocated the spaces but would take concerns on board.

The timetable reductions are "likely" to be in place until January, operator Nexus says.

North East Ambulance Service say it sent a number of vehicles, including three ambulances.

Charges are being brought in at Redcar's public toilets to deter anti-social behaviour.

With ex-Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy in charge of the team for three more matches, BBC Sport takes a look at five other club heroes that became bosses.

Watch Match of the Day analysis of Newcastle United's "superb" performance as their "togetherness" and balanced left-hand side led them to overcoming a "jaded" Arsenal in their 1-0 victory at St James' park.

Championship highfliers Ealing beat Premiership side Saracens 29-19 in the opening round of the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Watch as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reflects on their second Premier League defeat in three games and credits Newcastle's performance in their 1-0 defeat at St James' park.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe praises Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon for their role in the winning goal against Arsenal.