Posted at 18:3418:34Essex fight back but Durham still well aheadPaul Walter and Matt Critchley dig Essex out of trouble on day two of their County Championship clash with Durham.Read morenext
Posted at 17:3317:33Fan accused of Euro assault to contest football banJosh Waugh appeared before magistrates in Teesside in connection with the alleged assault.Read morenext
Posted at 17:2517:25Sunderland women to play four matches at Stadium of LightSunderland will play at least four times at the Stadium of Light in next season's Women's Championship.Read morenext
Posted at 15:4215:42Everton re-sign Harrison, Newcastle end Calvert-Lewin chaseEverton have re-signed winger Jack Harrison on another season-long loan deal from Leeds United, while Newcastle have ended their pursuit of Toffees striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.Read morenext
Posted at 15:0215:02Council backs hackney carriage fare hikeDrivers are asking for maximum fares to be raised to meet an increase in operating costs.Read morenext
Posted at 14:5514:55Murder-accused man declines to give evidenceAndrew Hall denies murdering Glenna Siviter at her home in Middlesbrough in December.Read morenext
Posted at 12:0112:01Rapist who faked victim WhatsApp messages jailedAfter raping the woman, Josh McDougal faked Whatsapp messages claiming his victim lied about it.Read morenext
Posted at 5:225:22'Ambitious' town centre plan signed off Council leaders approve the demolition of buildings to be replaced by shops and homes.Read morenext
Posted at 5:125:12Writer uncovers quirky side of Tyne and Wear MetroKeith Watson has spent a year collecting quirky facts and stories about the Tyne and Wear Metro.Read morenext
Posted at 18:07 23 Jun18:07 23 JunRobinson & Lees hit tons as Durham dominate EssexAlex Lees and Ollie Robinson score contrasting centuries as Durham pile up the runs on day one of their County Championship game at Essex.Read morenext
Posted at 15:17 23 Jun15:17 23 JunNew road safety plans sought after bollard removalHeaton residents say removing bollards blocking some roads to traffic caused a lot of "anger".Read morenext
Posted at 14:07 23 Jun14:07 23 JunChemical weedkiller use to continue despite concernsGlyphosate is a widely used herbicide which is authorised by the UK government.Read morenext
Posted at 10:47 23 Jun10:47 23 JunLack of police escort prompts charity ride fearsOrganisers say the event cannot take place in its current format as police are not able to assist.Read morenext
Posted at 10:06 23 Jun10:06 23 JunPlans to bring bandstand back to past glory Proposed works include a "full redecoration" of its central dome, or cupola.Read morenext
Posted at 6:46 23 Jun6:46 23 JunWriter puts disabled children centre stageLisette Auton says disabled characters in her childhood were often featured in "stories of pity".Read morenext
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Latest PostEssex fight back but Durham still well ahead
Paul Walter and Matt Critchley dig Essex out of trouble on day two of their County Championship clash with Durham.
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Josh Waugh appeared before magistrates in Teesside in connection with the alleged assault.
Read moreSunderland women to play four matches at Stadium of Light
Sunderland will play at least four times at the Stadium of Light in next season's Women's Championship.
Read moreEverton re-sign Harrison, Newcastle end Calvert-Lewin chase
Everton have re-signed winger Jack Harrison on another season-long loan deal from Leeds United, while Newcastle have ended their pursuit of Toffees striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Read moreCouncil backs hackney carriage fare hike
Drivers are asking for maximum fares to be raised to meet an increase in operating costs.
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Andrew Hall denies murdering Glenna Siviter at her home in Middlesbrough in December.
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Rapist who faked victim WhatsApp messages jailed
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'Ambitious' town centre plan signed off
Council leaders approve the demolition of buildings to be replaced by shops and homes.
Read moreWriter uncovers quirky side of Tyne and Wear Metro
Keith Watson has spent a year collecting quirky facts and stories about the Tyne and Wear Metro.
Read moreRobinson & Lees hit tons as Durham dominate Essex
Alex Lees and Ollie Robinson score contrasting centuries as Durham pile up the runs on day one of their County Championship game at Essex.
Read moreUltramarathon runner carried down mountain in dark
New road safety plans sought after bollard removal
Heaton residents say removing bollards blocking some roads to traffic caused a lot of "anger".
Read moreChemical weedkiller use to continue despite concerns
Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide which is authorised by the UK government.
Read moreLack of police escort prompts charity ride fears
Organisers say the event cannot take place in its current format as police are not able to assist.
Read morePlans to bring bandstand back to past glory
Proposed works include a "full redecoration" of its central dome, or cupola.
Read moreWriter puts disabled children centre stage
Lisette Auton says disabled characters in her childhood were often featured in "stories of pity".
Read more