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Howe on Almiron's exit, injury latest and Fulhampublished at 10:24 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

'Always played his heart out' - fans praise departing Almironpublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

Pick of the stats: Middlesbrough v Sunderlandpublished at 08:58 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

The pick of the stats ahead of Middlesbrough's home game against Sunderland

The Palace finances behind failed Newcastle bid for Guehipublished at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

A weekend of EFL returns, wonderkids and derby delightspublished at 08:41 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

From Matt Grimes to Louie Barry, BBC Sport looks at some of the key talking points ahead of this weekend's EFL action.

Gossip: Magpies want Malaga youngster Corderopublished at 07:58 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

'He is a world-class assassin' - Shearer meets Isakpublished at 07:31 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer meets Magpies striker Alexander Isak to find out how his past shaped his style of play and what the future holds.

Flyover closure hits local businesses hardpublished at 06:43 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

Businesses near to the unsafe road say footfall has plummeted since its closure seven weeks ago.

Shearer meets Isak to talk goals, idols and dog memespublished at 06:37 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

Alan Shearer interviews Newcastle striker Alexander Isak for Football Focus to discuss his goalscoring form and how he wants to be "good at everything".

TikTok stalker jailed for breaching orderpublished at 06:16 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

Paul Belton accessed his ex-wife's social media and sent her money, a court hears.

Museum visitor shortfall linked to overspendpublished at 06:15 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

The railway attraction's visitor numbers are below estimates, hitting projected income levels.

Redheugh Bridge repairs could exceed £1mpublished at 06:13 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

Redheugh Bridge has damaged concrete and a blocked drainage pipe, which need to be fixed.

Plans to cut sewage in urban river by 2030published at 06:12 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January

Northumbrian Water says it is to carry out "interventions" on two storm overflows into the Ouseburn.

Solar farm planned for ditched waste plant sitepublished at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January

The solar farm would be located on vacant land at Old Station Road in South Bank, Middlesbrough.

Shop staff 'afraid to come to work'published at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January

A survey in Hartlepool finds theft related abuse is a "significant issue" for retail staff.

Twist or stick on double gameweek players? FPL team of weekpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January

The first double gameweek of the Fantasy Premier League season brings with it several dilemmas. Thomas Woods guides you through the key choices.

Millwall sign Middlesbrough striker Matthewspublished at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January

Millwall sign teenage forward Ajay Matthews from fellow Championship side Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee.

Abuser jailed for partner's 'ferocious' murderpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January

John Baldwin tried to decapitate Eve McIntrye after stabbing her at their home, a court hears.

Boro striker Latte Lath set for £22.5m Atlanta movepublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January

MLS side Atlanta United are set to sign Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath for a fee of $28m (£22.5m).

Mum thought daughter's hair braid was snakepublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January

Firefighters in Durham are left bemused after a woman thought she saw a snake in her bathroom.

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