Middlesbrough will come up against their former midfielder Finn Azaz when they visit Southampton on Saturday.

Kristopher Follos, 45, from Morpeth, is remanded in custody over the incident at a service station.

Here are the key stats for Southampton v Middlesbrough.

A watchdog says the companies used pre-recorded messages claiming to be live conversations.

Jack McGlenen will continue to represent the Dalton and Dawdon ward as an Independent.

Eddie Howe says Newcastle United will do all they can to "protect" Lewis Miley after the teenager received "totally unjustified" criticism on social media.

A 50-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing a woman, 47, has been released, say police.

Five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including struggles for Watford's latest boss and Southampton's search for lift-off.

Durham County Council intends to introduce tougher rules around houses in multiple occupation.

Sir Keir Starmer vows to fight poverty but refuses to announce the end of the two-child benefit cap.

A rescued seal pup is nursed back to health after complex surgery on his infected eye.

Unison says the dispute involving healthcare assistants in Durham and Darlington is resolved.

Mayank Agarwal scores 175 for Yorkshire on day two of their County Championship match against Durham.

Newcastle-hotel Crowne Plaza cancels Advance UK booking on "health and safety grounds".

The 47-year-old dies at the scene as a 50-year-old is arrested on suspicion of her murder.

Work to replace the current structure, which dates back to the 1960s, will start next year.