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Newcastle v Brentford: Did you know?published at 08:27 British Summer Time 2 April

England's next Bazballer? McKinney happy to deal with hypepublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 2 April

Durham's 20-year-old opener Ben McKinney is being tipped for the top after an eye-catching winter - and is ready to deal with the hype.

Noise concerns over university's late licence bidpublished at 07:33 British Summer Time 2 April

Durham University vows to be a "considerate neighbour" if the application is approved.

Gossip: Newcastle keen on multiple targets published at 07:22 British Summer Time 2 April

Patients get 'lifeline' as 24/7 blood centre openspublished at 07:20 British Summer Time 2 April

Patients with sickle cell disease can access the James Cook Hospital unit 24-hours a day.

Watson leaving Sunderland is 'disappointing' - Smithpublished at 20:27 British Summer Time 1 April

Ex-Sunderland forward Martin Smith says he is disappointed in Tommy Watson's decision to leave but understands the pull of a club like Brighton.

Brighton agree £10m deal for Sunderland teenager Watsonpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 1 April

Brighton and Hove Albion agree a deal worth £10m to sign Sunderland winger Tom Watson this summer.

Brighton agree deal to sign 'exciting young talent' Watsonpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 1 April

Warning after dead swans found in parkpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 1 April

People are told not to go near dead or sick birds after dead swans were found in County Durham.

'Calm down? No, absolutely not'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 1 April

Predator lured girl to 'party' and assaulted herpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 1 April

A judge praises the courage and dignity of a woman for reporting a sexual offence from 35 years ago.

Seelt and Samed criticism 'nonsense' - Gabbiadinipublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 1 April

Marco Gabbiadini says criticising Sunderland players for liking photos of Newcastle's cup win celebrations are "nonsense".

Drug arrests 'linked to child exploitation'published at 14:46 British Summer Time 1 April

A total of eight people are arrested following early morning raids in Teesside, police say.

Benefits cheat claimed £48k with savings liespublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 1 April

A judge says Leanne Charlton deserves to be jailed but spares her because of her children.

'Good clubs don't stand still'published at 13:51 British Summer Time 1 April

'The fun's over - it's back to business'published at 13:47 British Summer Time 1 April

Shop ram-raids may be linked, police saypublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 1 April

Police say three incidents on Saturday, including one at JD Sports, may be connected to others.

Student flats plan at dental surgery quashedpublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 1 April

The planning inspector says it will have a "harmful impact" on the provision of health facilities.

Howe on parade, injury updates and Champions League ambitionspublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 1 April

Has cup football got its magic back this season?published at 08:59 British Summer Time 1 April

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