After a hectic week, Newcastle look to have fended off Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak, with the Premier League champions turning to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike.

Linzi Smith threatens more legal action if off-duty officers identify themselves at a Pride march.

Linzi Smith argues police marching in Newcastle Pride would have been unable to remain impartial.

Gareth Dobie from Hartlepool was a "busy street dealer" of Class A drugs, a court hears.

It is the first "major act of vandalism" of the new trains since they came into service, Nexus says.

The arrest comes during an operation aimed at tackling criminal damage to buses and other vehicles.

Newcastle are expected to accelerate their interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa in the next 24 hours after withdrawing from their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth more than £70m.

The former striker has been awarded an honorary degree for his contribution to sport.

The Environment Agency says it wants to "reassure" people that the environment will be protected.

Durham announce their support for a shake-up of English domestic cricket, including a rugby-style Grand Final to decide the County Championship.

Liverpool have spent more than £170m on players this summer and are rumoured to be interested in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.