Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales is to step down from his position after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer, the club says.

Police warn the drug is "potentially fatal" to humans and issue a plea for its return.

Another man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Lewis Bell.

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Two women are in hospital with serious injuries after the crash on Chillingham Road in Heaton.

It shows the UK is "open for business", says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Sunderland council officials recommend plans to build an Aldi on land north of Houghton-le-Spring.

The group say they are "absolutely devastated" after the latest theft of their creations.

The National Trust is encouraging people to apply for 'Tree of Hope' descendants of the famous sycamore.

Watchdog Health says a key cause of the temporary closures is staff shortages.

Siblings have been separated after oversubscribed Gosforth Academy selected pupils on a lottery basis.

Judge Amanda Rippon says there is no excuse for domestic abuse as she sentences a man for assault.

Former Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson hopes his old club can maintain their 'powerful' early season momentum.

Durham's County Championship Division One game with already relegated Kent is abandoned on day one at Chester-le-Street.

Consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond says that Newcastle's confidence has not been knocked by an opening night loss.