Former Sunderland winger Kieron Brady discusses Sunderland's play-off semi-final second leg against Coventry City.

A report says David Blight's conduct had fallen "significantly short of the standards expected".

Firefighters have been battling a blaze in Haverton Hill, near RSPB Saltholme.

Sunderland head coach Regis le Bris says his players' muted celebrations after their win at Coventry City made him proud.

Benjamin Clarke bombarded MP Sam Rushworth with abuse before making death threats, a court hears.

The 48-year-old man was assaulted on Deepdale Avenue in Middlesbrough on 18 April, police say.

Mark Hogarth told passers-by he was helping the woman but was actually molesting her, a court hears.

The government say the findings, shown on an open source map, present a worrying picture.

Andrew Kilburn has stood down after failing to declare that he worked for Durham County Council.

Middlesbrough notify the FA of its plans to change the club crest from next season, when it will celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn has opened up about his mental health, saying it is "not a weakness but a sign of strength" to ask for help if you are struggling.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn and club legend Alan Shearer discuss the mental health challenges they have faced during their careers - and the little things everyone can do to improve mental wellbeing.

Overheads lines under Newcastle city centre are being replaced, so trains will stop running earlier.

Ex-England midfielder Danny Murphy and former Southampton manager Russell Martin discuss Nicolas Jackson's sending-off as Chelsea lose 2-0 at Newcastle.

Hampshire move top of the Women's One-Day Cup table as they beat Essex and former leaders The Blaze fall to Lancashire.

Stories from Teesside include VE Day celebrations and grandmothers knitting jumpers for penguins.