Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says his side are "ready for this fight" after securing their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.

UKIP supporters hold a protest in central Newcastle while Stand Up to Racism hold a counter rally.

Middlesbrough come from behind to draw in a second consecutive away game, a trait which pleases head coach Rob Edwards.

Middlesbrough's Chris Cooke will join a ceremony marking 50 years since the town adopted HMS Jupiter.

Durham are relegated from Division One of the County Championship after losing to Yorkshire by an innings and 44 runs.

Locomotion No 1 is travelling from Shildon to Stockton for a railway's 200th anniversary.

Residents say the plan for the 6.5ft fence is "overkill" but the council says it will be positive.

A developer has applied to build 71 houses on former farmland in Guisborough.

Darlington Borough Council says views will help shape where new parking zones might be introduced.

Organiser Jax Higginson chose to limit cameras at Saturday's event to create 'a safe environment'.

Some councils in the north-east will miss the government deadline of April 2026 to implement changes.

Newcastle, now under the ownership of energy drinks giant Red Bull, are beaten by Saracens in their Prem season-opener.

Hartlepool United bring in winger Michael Dacosta Gonzalez on loan for a month from Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.