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Play-off rail disruption due to 'train faults'published at 13:14 British Summer Time 24 May

Sheffield United and Sunderland fans are warned about "extremely busy" trains and potential cancellations.

Player of the season - what fans are saying so farpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 24 May

Schools warn after pupils ill on Spice-laced vapespublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 24 May

Lab tests revealed the presence of the debilitating synthetic cannabis substitute, police confirm.

Newcastle v Everton: Did you know?published at 11:12 British Summer Time 24 May

Ferry skipper father shows son the ropespublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 24 May

Stephen Beck says his trainee son, also Stephen, is a "chip off the old block".

Defender Burn extends Newcastle deal until 2027published at 10:27 British Summer Time 24 May

Newcastle United and England defender Dan Burn signs a contract extension to stay at St James' Park until summer 2027.

Dad says 'no pathway' for women's North East rugbypublished at 07:21 British Summer Time 24 May

Mr Portlock says his daughter and many other young women were moving elsewhere for rugby careers.

Sunderland fans pack trains ahead of Wembley finalpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 23 May

More than 40,000 Black Cats fans are travelling to London ahead of a crucial Premier League decider.

Killeen's late strike gives Durham edge on Somersetpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 23 May

Matt Henry takes four wickets as Durham are bowled out for 277 and Somerset reach 63-3 in reply.

'It's about who handles the occasion' - Bridgespublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 23 May

Former Sunderland striker Michael Bridges believes the play-off final will be decided by which team can cope with the pressure of Wembley.

Crows 'attack' residents trying to save baby birdpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 23 May

The RSPB warns people to keep their distance during breeding season.

Winter fuel U-turn welcomed by local Labour MPspublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 23 May

Local Labour MPs have welcomed government U-turn, but some call for broader policy re-think.

How do players handle a Championship play-off final?published at 16:45 British Summer Time 23 May

Ahead of the Championship play-off final between Sheffield United and Sunderland, former Black Cats striker Kevin Phillips discusses how players will handle the pressures of the game at Wembley.

'It's time to be back in the Premier League' - Arcapublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 23 May

Former Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca believes it is time for the club to be back in the Premier League.

Footage captures man chasing driveway car arsonistpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 23 May

The arson attack on three cars on a driveway in Middlesbrough was filmed by a doorbell camera.

Livramento and Quansah back for Euros-bound England U21spublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 23 May

Tino Livramento and Jarell Quansah have returned to the England Under-21 squad while Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo is left out ahead of Euro 2025.

Montgomery expects new Wembley legends to be madepublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 23 May

Sunderland legend Jimmy Montgomery expects the club's current crop to join him in sealing Wembley glory.

Tell us what you think of your club's pagepublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 23 May

We want you to tell us what you like about your Premier League club page and what we can improve moving forward

Hospital deaths 'may have been preventable'published at 13:02 British Summer Time 23 May

An annual report into deaths at South Tees Trust identifies seven that may have been preventable.

Care home probed by Panorama out of special measurespublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 23 May

Addison Court, in Gateshead, has been taken out of special measures by the Care Quality Commission.

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