Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is delighted his side's "relentless pursuit" for a winner paid off after Bruno Guimaraes netted late on in their 2-1 win against Fulham at St James' Park.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says the club has "found togetherness" as their impressive start to the season continued with a late 2-1 victory at Chelsea to move the Black Cats up to second in the Premier League table.

England fly-half Marcus Smith delivers a masterclass as Harlequins score eight tries to hammer winless Newcastle.

Readers share their autumnal pictures from around the north-east of England and Cumbria.

Alan Shearer looks at the impact Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade has made on Tyneside since joining for £69m from Bundesliga side Stuttgart.

Weardale Railway say a replacement locomotive can not be sourced for the Santa Express services.

Chelsea and Sunderland meet on Saturday, but can you name the line-ups from Chelsea's 5-1 win in 2017?

Carl Wilson-Downie says appearing alongside Julia Roberts in her new film is a "career highlight".

Durham County Council apologises for "any upset" after weed killer was used close to headstones.

A range of items are unearthed during the fifth year of excavations, such as pottery and jewellery.