Match of the Day's Theo Walcott praises Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka's passion and leadership, hailing his headed assist against Aston Villa as "the best assist you will see all year".

Matty Cash scores Aston Villa's first goal of the season before Wilson Isidor equalises to give 10-men Sunderland a crucial point at the Stadium of Light.

Watch highlights as Nick Pope denies substitute Justin Kluivert a winner in injury time as Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a scrappy goalless draw at Vitality Stadium.

Newcastle United kept a third successive clean sheet on the road against Bournemouth but Eddie Howe's side failed to score in any of those matches.

A controversial around-the-clock Greggs opposed by police and a village pub being run by volunteers.

Gold medallist Tom Dean visits Birtley Community Pool in Gateshead a year after it reopened.

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris says that his players deserve credit for stepping up after Reinildo's early red card in their draw with Aston Villa.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his team are "evolving and changing in attacking" after logging a third goalless draw of the season.

Mavis was seen leaving her home on Tuesday and planned to go to Darlington town centre, police say.

Initial plans propose a 30-acre expansion to Stranton Cemetery and Crematorium.