Fans and businesses across the city prepare for Newcastle United's return to the Champions League.

One player who has the disease says attending the club is a "statement of defiance".

South African full-back Stefan Coetzee is the latest addition to the Newcastle Red Bulls squad for the forthcoming league season.

Mark Twizell admits assisting Jake McIntyre after a fatal road rage attack on Andrew Peart.

Here are the key stats ahead of Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion

Conservationists say all 21 seal pups spotted in the Tees estuary this year dies within weeks.

Dom Shaw and Rob Law look back at the "character" shown by Middlesbrough to twice come from behind to earn a late draw at Preston.

Tino Asprilla scored a hat-trick for Newcastle United against Barcelona in 1997 and will be watching on as the teams meet at St James' Park tonight.

The stamps feature locomotives and a celebration of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Hospitals in Sunderland and South Shields are taking part in a national study of genetic conditions.

Villagers led a huge fundraising effort but are without tenants for the Fishers Arms two years on.

Worcestershire's relegation is confirmed on day three of their County Championship match at Durham after missing out on maximum batting points.

The £33.5m scheme will see derelict buildings near Northern Studios become production facilities.