Northern Ireland defenders Daniel Ballard and Brodie Spencer are ruled out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany.

A judge says Stephen Sluggitt subjected a black colleague to 'nasty and wholly unjustified' abuse.

One person leapt out of the way to avoid being hit by the fleeing gang's van, a court hears.

Number Forty in Darlington, part of the Safer Streets initiative, faces closure as funding dries up.

A new objection over a sewage system agreement sees councillors deferring the decision.

The Shields European Store sign on the historic building in King Street has been deemed 'an eyesore'.

Barclays will withdraw its hub services at Seahouses in November citing a change in customer use.

Lee Dodds, 38, repeatedly thrust a knife at the man before fleeing with cash and vapes, a court hears.

Legion Community Club had been due to take over the site on Rawmarsh Road before Thursday's fire.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Italy international hooker Hame Faiva on a one-year deal.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe offers no guarantees about the future of Alexander Isak as the club close in on Nick Woltemade.

Bereaved relatives say they were not told of a government decision in May to rule out an inquiry.