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'Devastation to incredible': Phillips on his play-off final extremespublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 22 May

Kevin Phillips played in four Championship play-off finals and experienced the highs and lows of this season-defining fixture like few others.

Hospital parking charges to increasepublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 22 May

Some fees will at Teesside hospitals will rise by as much as £3 from 2 June.

Council called 'woke' for nature protection planspublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 22 May

Darlington Borough Council wants to improve its green spaces by 2040 but not all councillors agree.

Pick of the stats: Sheffield United v Sunderlandpublished at 11:06 British Summer Time 22 May

Here are the key stats for Sheffield United v Sunderland.

How will top five race finish?published at 10:36 British Summer Time 22 May

Top-five battle - pick your orderpublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 22 May

'It's not the same going to a game without him'published at 06:05 British Summer Time 22 May

Ian Wake, who starred in Sunderland 'Til I Die, passed away before the last series was released.

High-rise residents told homes will be demolishedpublished at 06:02 British Summer Time 22 May

About 100 tenants, many of them elderly, say they face years of upheaval due to the decision.

Championship Play-off Final Preview: Sunderland Specialpublished at 01:00 British Summer Time 22 May

BBC Radio Newcastle previews Sunderland's Championship playoff final against Sheffield United, with Simon Pryde, Kieron Brady and Darren Williams.

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Championship Play-off Final Preview: Sheffield United Specialpublished at 01:00 British Summer Time 22 May

BBC Radio Sheffield presents a live special ahead of the Championship play-off final, with special guests including Carl Asaba, Rob Page, Oli McBurnie and Michael Doyle.

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Promotion would vindicate Black Cats plan - Speakmanpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 21 May

Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman says Premier League promotion would showcase their successful integration of young players.

Demolition of flyover earmarked for autumn published at 20:54 British Summer Time 21 May

The route has been closed since December due to safety concerns about its structural integrity.

Watch: BBC Radio Newcastle previews the Championship play-off finalpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 21 May

Watch and listen to BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport Championship play-off final special, with guests Kieron Brady and Darren Williams.

Naked trainer chases driveway car arsonistpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 21 May

Mike Hind describes running naked from his Middlesbrough home as three cars burn on the driveway.

Pride flag removed by newly led Reform UK councilpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 21 May

Deputy leader Darren Grimes defends the move saying flying flags like the union jack is "unifying".

Sheff Utd vs Sunderland - who will wear red and white stripes at Wembley?published at 16:29 British Summer Time 21 May

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team take a look at which side will wear their red and white home kit in the Championship play-off final.

Council roles renamed as Reform takes chargepublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 21 May

Durham's leaders pledge to work with staff, as departments lose climate change and equality titles.

'Sunderland have the emotional story' - McAnuffpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 21 May

Ex-Reading and Crystal Palace winger Jobi McAnuff thinks Sunderland's dramatic qualification for the Championship play-off final will give them belief they can win promotion at Wembley.

Le Bris 'got to take the praise' - Til I Die cabbiepublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 21 May

Peter Farrer, the taxi driver from Netflix show Sunderland Til I Die, talks about the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United.

Answer to Wednesday's trivia teaserpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 21 May

Sunderland finished fourth in the Championship but how many fourth-place finishers have gone on to win the play-offs?

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