Newcastle had a frustrating transfer window, but the Premier League return of Sandro Tonali will feel like a new signing for Eddie Howe.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praises his side's "collective spirit" after their 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, but admits there is "still work to do".

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says his team had enough chances to "win comfortably" against Newcastle after a "frustrating" start to the Premier League season.

England spinner Jack Leach takes 12 wickets in the match, backed by Archie Vaughan, as Somerset beat Durham to boost their title hopes.

Lisa Peacock encourages anyone who thinks they have a problem to talk to a loved one and seek help.

A 22-year-old is on bail following the stabbing, which took place in Middlesbrough on 16 August.

The Met Office says hail and lightning strikes could hit the North East and Cumbria until midnight.

Work started in July on the 90-year-old Newport Bridge, which connects Middlesbrough and Stockton.

Matthew Smith raises thousands of pounds to prevent suicide deaths and help those left behind.

Mayor Kim McGuinness says the unit will be backed with £500,000 of investment.

Islanders are working to secure affordable housing, jobs and pupils in the local school.

The route connects Beadnell, Seahouses and Belford to Chathill railway station.

Former Cardiff City, Leeds United, Hibernian and Middlesbrough defender Sol Bamba has died aged 39.

A Brydon Carse century on his return from suspension is not enough to prevent Durham slipping towards likely defeat on the third day of the County Championship Division One match with Somerset.

Durham Police says the woman sustained a head injury after her Suzuki collided with a police car.

A man remains in hospital after being attacked in Gateshead, Northumbria Police said.