Hundreds of thousands of people hit by blackouts face a wait to get payments, a minister says.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a man in Newcastle on Saturday.

Southend United host Maidenhead United in the National League & Gateshead play York City

The electricity supplier for the North East says thousands of homes are still without power.

Stefan Walker said Middlesbrough Council was "playing roulette with nature" as trees have overgrown.

Dave Irwin's 22-year-old son Ross died when he fell into a river during a Christmas night out.

Callum Wilson scores the only goal as Eddie Howe's Newcastle claim their first win of the season at the expense of fellow strugglers Burnley.

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his side failed to find the "moments of truth" needed to beat Newcastle, after losing 1-0.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says the team's home fans created an "exceptional" atmosphere, which helped the Magpies beat Burnley 1-0.

Sunderland miss out on a chance to move level on points with League One leaders Rotherham as they are held to a draw by Oxford.

Ollie Hassell-Collins' hat-trick helps London Irish to a dominant 43-21 Premiership win over Newcastle Falcons.

Isaiah Jones' first goal of the season gives Middlesbrough victory against an out-of-sorts Swansea City.

The electricity supplier for the North East says it could have been better at talking to customers.

A banner celebrating the women of County Durham has been created to be paraded at the miners' gala.

Watch the highlights as sixth-tier Gateshead bow out of the FA Cup in the second round after defeat by Charlton of League One.

League One Charlton Athletic see off a spirited performance from sixth-tier Gateshead to reach the FA Cup third round.