Ex-Sunderland and Coventry City boss Peter Reid is concerned about the Black Cats' form as the two sides meet in the Championship play-off semi-final.

Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy talks to Football Focus about the season of his career, his twin Josh and his England ambitions.

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy talks to BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt about his twin brother Josh, linking up with Alexander Isak, and his goal of playing for England.

Veterans speak of their memories, as hundreds gather to commemorate the 80th anniversary.

Fertility control of grey squirrels, the introduction of predatory pine martens and local community involvement will be part of efforts to protect the red species.

The Durham festival is starting to attract visitors from London and Manchester, organisers say.

The Saturday singer could be given the Freedom of North Tyneside - the borough's highest honour.

Nicola Allen says being 260 miles away from her daughter in the Freeman Hospital is "painful".

No Metro trains will travel to Sunderland on Sunday morning due to work by Network Rail.

An investigation finds a Newcastle school employed a man with no training to fell a tree.

Durham head coach Ryan Campbell hopes to have Brydon Carse fit for the County Championship game with Nottinghamshire next week.

Officers find illegal vapes and tobacco worth more than £12,000 near a shop in Darlington.

A sculptor and two fashion designers are creating work on the theme of unapologetically visible.

Sunderland has some bitter history with their play-off rivals Coventry City - starting with their 1977 relegation battle.