Sunderland sign winger Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge in a deal which could eventually be worth a £20.5m.

Sunderland City Council says the measure has helped improve safety for pedestrians.

Some children now feel like school is a "choice", a local authority official says.

Durham Police says eight-week-old Jager has started his training and is a pro at tug of war.

People caught vaping on the Tyne and Wear Metro and at stations face a £1,000 fine.

Relegated Carlisle United and Morecambe are at Woking and Boston at the start of the National League season, while promoted Truro go to Wealdstone.

The illegal haul has been found in a drawer disguised as part of a wall in a Newcastle shop cellar.

The latest transfer gossip involving Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window

The family of Michael Casey, who died on the A690, have described him as "kind and caring".

Almost four-and-a-half million people visited Redcar and Cleveland last year - up 18% on 2023.

Ray Lonsdale says he is taking action to "protect his livelihood" after a similar piece appeared.

The Gateshead-born historian will be honoured alongside other notable Tynesiders.