A woman in her 80s is taken to hospital with serious injuries sustained in the crash in Sunderland.

The role will also have responsibility for things such as painting and mending railings.

Pick of the stats as Preston North End host Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday (12:30 BST).

Eddie Howe says his relationship with Alexander Isak changed after the former Newcastle United centre-forward went on "strike".

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards is named Championship manager of the month for August.

BBC Sport takes a look at five standout matches in this weekend's busy EFL schedule.

Middlesbrough have made their best league start for 31 years under new head coach Rob Edwards as excitement starts to build on Teesside.

As England begins wild releases of beavers, some animals just cannot wait for freedom - or love.

A group of residents say they pick up litter each day only for it to be replaced with more.

David and Ros Butler have been cleared the "vile" plant from the banks of the Tees for 13 years.

The Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy opens to hundreds of pupils for its first term.

Yoane Wissa showed a "determination to succeed" after being a victim of an acid attack in 2021 - and that drive has been a constant factor in the career of Newcastle's new signing.

Three primary schools in Sunderland turn their outdoor areas into fruit and vegetable patches.

Vadaine Oliver, released by Bradford City at the end of last season, joins National League Hartlepool United.

A council looks at ways to deter rulebreakers following a huge blaze at a coastal beauty spot.

Ben Raine and Matthew Potts resist with the bat to earn Durham a County Championship draw at Essex.

Members of Darlington Stitch and Create have made 80 pieces of art for the S&DR anniversary.