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'It's quite a responsibility voicing the Metro'published at 06:14 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February

Mark Bryant, from Hebburn, has finally stepped forth to relish his quirky claim to fame.

Pick of the stats: Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderlandpublished at 18:19 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

13th placed Sheffield Wednesday host fourth placed Sunderland on Friday (20:00 GMT) as both teams look for a first win in three league games that will strengthen their position on the Championship table - here are the stats.

Boy in 'life-threatening' condition after chasepublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Durham Police says the crash happened in Newton Aycliffe in the early hours of Monday.

Dog put to sleep after tile thrown through windowpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The animal suffered an eye injury that was so severe it had to be euthanised, Durham Police say.

Murder accused's self-defence claim a 'nonsense'published at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Barristers in the murder trial of George Ness are giving their closing speeches to jurors.

Has Guimaraes' form dropped off?published at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Le Fee out for up to six weeks with hamstring injurypublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris confirms they will be without midfielder Enzo Le Fee for "three to four weeks" due to a hamstring injury.

Plans for 1,200 green belt homes rejected againpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The plans are a "disgrace and a betrayal of the people of South Tyneside," says one councillor.

Teen denies planning terror attackpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The 15-year-old boy, from Northumberland, also denies being part of a banned neo-Nazi group.

Teen arrested after 'Rambo' knife found in carpublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

The 18-year-old is due in court after the car he was travelling in was pulled over in Grangetown.

Rioter who 'brought shame on England flag' jailedpublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

John Kirtley was a "leading" figure in the Sunderland riot which saw police attacked, a court hears.

'He has been poor for a while'published at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

'I thought we more than competed' - Howepublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Killer who left homeless man dying in park jailedpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Craig Curry attacked Neil Selkirk in Gateshead following a row over a phone charger, a court hears.

'Men against boys' - fans on defeat at Liverpoolpublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Friday night is 'huge' for Black Catspublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Former Sunderland striker Martin Smith says Friday's match against Sheffield Wednesday is pivotal to the club's promotion hopes.

Diamond out to end Newcastle's trophy droughtpublished at 08:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Newcastle Falcons prepare to host Gloucester in their Premiership Rugby Cup quarter-final, seeking to end a 21-year wait for silverware.

Fundraiser off after sponsored runners fail to paypublished at 06:50 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

Hartlepool charity Miles for Men says it is cancelling this year's annual fun run.

Hard to forgive strike breakers, say ex-minerspublished at 06:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

It is the 40th anniversary of the divisive miners' strikes being called off.

Three family homes left on 'student' streetpublished at 06:23 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February

One of the last family properties on Jesmond's Sunbury Street is being converted into an HMO.

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