She was left with facial injuries in the attack in Jarrow, South Tyneside, police say.

With 10 games of the Championship season remaining, BBC Sport takes a look at the fine margins between those competing for automatic promotion.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says that Black Cats keeper Anthony Patterson's recent criticism isn't warranted. But is it?

The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says he is "sick of" criticism of Black Cats keeper Anthony Patterson.

The Glasshouse in Gateshead is spending £20m to help music students in the North East and Cumbria.

Cleveland Police says no-one was injured and people in the Middlesbrough home were moved safely out.

Mark Webster will leave Cleveland Police at the end of July after almost three and a half years.

Here are the key stats for Sunderland v Preston North End.

BBC Sport looks at the key talking points before a crucial round of fixtures at the bottom of the Championship.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the 1-0 win at West Ham is one of their best of the season in terms of the "desire" the players showed.

West Ham head coach Graham Potter feels there was "a clear push" on Max Kilman prior to Newcastle's winning goal in a 1-0 defeat at the London Stadium.

Gateshead Council says the work is "an interim" measure and plans remain to demolish the structure.