Northern Ireland defenders Daniel Ballard and Brodie Spencer are ruled out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says Hayden Hackney is focused on the club despite "understandable" speculation about a move to the Premier League.

A judge says Stephen Sluggitt subjected a black colleague to 'nasty and wholly unjustified' abuse.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says Saturday's game against Sheffield United will be tough despite their poor start to the season.

The latest transfer gossip involving Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window

A new objection over a sewage system agreement sees councillors deferring the decision.

The Shields European Store sign on the historic building in King Street has been deemed 'an eyesore'.

Barclays will withdraw its hub services at Seahouses in November citing a change in customer use.

Here are the key stats ahead of Middlesbrough v Sheffield United

Legion Community Club had been due to take over the site on Rawmarsh Road before Thursday's fire.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Italy international hooker Hame Faiva on a one-year deal.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe offers no guarantees about the future of Alexander Isak as the club close in on Nick Woltemade.

Southampton sign attacking midfielder Finn Azaz from fellow Championship side Middlesbrough on a four-year deal.

From teams seeking a return to the Premier League to those hoping to avoid a comedown after cup glory, five things to look out for this weekend.

Bereaved relatives say they were not told of a government decision in May to rule out an inquiry.