BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the growing debate around Nick Woltemade after Newcastle were described as "idiots" for spending £69m on him.

A van driver was seriously hurt and an HGV driver suffered minor injuries on the A66, police say.

The National Lottery Heritage cash will help support the £13.1m redevelopment of the Sunderland venue.

A committee is shown CCTV footage of early morning drinkers outside the Stockton shop.

Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is set to be out for between six and eight weeks after suffering a knee injury.

The programme aims to support those with health conditions when they apply for jobs.

Ionut Mihai says he never spoke to or had sex with his accuser and says she is mistaken or lying.

Sand at Blyth beach has been depleted by storms, Northumberland County Council says.

A council committee rules the man is "not fit" to drive a taxi after being distracted by his phone.

Reform UK council leaders say they will prioritise care services over net zero projects.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is set to advise Newcastle on strategy and philosophy after taking on a part-time role with Red Bull.

Mayor Ben Houchen warns any potential new venue is "years away" and must offer something different.

Steve Diamond leaves his role as director of rugby at Newcastle Red Bulls after just one game of the new Prem season.

One person was airlifted to hospital following the crash, the Great North Air Ambulance says.

Det Con Niall Thubron used "key jamming" to give the appearance of working from home, a hearing rules.

Businesses are evacuated as police and the bomb squad check for explosives in South Shields.