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Mitrovic misses training over abnormal heart rhythmpublished at 07:12 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

Former Newcastle United and Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic misses training with Al-Hilal because of an abnormal heart rhythm.

'I was 35 and didn't even know what MS was'published at 06:23 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

Kate Dawson from Ponteland wants people to be aware of the symptoms and get an early diagnosis.

Former smoker tells of heart attack 'nightmare'published at 06:08 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

John Stephenson is chosen as the face of a North East campaign encouraging people to kick the habit.

Campaign to preserve 'historic' pub after closurepublished at 06:06 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

The Mountain Daisy, which is more than 100 years old, closed suddenly after being sold to new owners.

Pride artists 'can be totally free in a safe space'published at 06:04 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March

The annual festival, which takes place in July, is urging homegrown performers to get in touch.

Sunderland winger Bennette makes Ukraine movepublished at 18:36 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Sunderland winger Jewison Bennette joins Ukrainian Premier League side FC LNZ Cherkasy for an undisclosed fee.

Match-winner Mepham 'proud to set good example'published at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Sunderland defender Chris Mepham says he tried to lead by example after being dropped from the team.

Geordies abroad: What makes Toon fans travel so well?published at 15:23 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Demolition of 'dangerous' buildings approvedpublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Councillors hear parts of the Stephenson Works site, in Newcastle, are "derelict" and "dangerous".

Church with £1m repair bill faces uncertain futurepublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

St Peter's Roman Catholic Church, in Middlesbrough, remains closed after being deemed unneeded.

College for training farmers gets refurbishmentpublished at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

East Durham and Houghall is to have a new teaching block with many older buildings demolished.

Pupils plant replacements for dying treespublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

School children are helping to plant hundreds of trees in Killingworth Lakeside Park.

West Ham v Newcastle: Did you know?published at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

'Is Le Fee key to unlocking Roberts' potential?'published at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes reflects on what Patrick Roberts brings to the Black Cats.

Flat owners 'face £1m lifts replacement bill'published at 07:39 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

Leaseholders say they may each have to pay at least £18,000 on top of annual maintenance charges.

Wearside stories you may have missed this weekpublished at 07:25 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

A cafe offers jobs to disabled people and moves to deter vandals from a rail viaduct are proposed.

Vicars complete more than 1,000 parkrunspublished at 07:09 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March

The vicars run at the Silksworth event every Saturday and say it keeps them "healthy and sane".

Football clubs pay tribute to Poppy Atkinsonpublished at 20:50 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

Manchester United Women are one of the clubs remembering the 10-year-old in their matches this weekend.

Who can qualify at end of season?published at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

The Premier League race to secure European football is hotting up - BBC Sport looks at who stands where and why a fifth place may be available.

Le Bris says consistency was lacking against Cardiffpublished at 20:19 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris discusses the good and not-so good elements of the Black Cats' 2-1 victory over Cardiff City.

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