The Boss says he followed coverage of the strike and donated $20,000 to help local groups.

Sunderland City Council says the site is "highly significant", with parts built in the 16th Century.

The site will accommodate up to four children aged from 11 to 17, according to council documents.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, Cleveland Police say.

The artwork, next to the club's stadium, depicts the result of the 2004 League Cup final.

Former Wrexham and Newport County defender Ben Tozer retires from football following a season with Forest Green Rovers.

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson says football was his "saviour", having contemplated taking his own life as a child.

Last summer, 30 BBC pundits were asked to pick which teams would finish in the Premier League's top four, and in which order. How did they get on?

South Tyneside's Summer Parade is helping people develop skills by teaching them to build floats.

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Now the 2024-25 Premier League campaign is over, cast your votes in BBC Sport's end-of-season awards.

The number of empty shops in seven Durham towns is at its highest rate ever, a report states.

Work at Dunston Staiths on the River Tyne is often hit by the time needed to land new funding.

Newcastle's future is bright as they follow silverware with the golden ticket of Champions League qualification, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.