Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo says there is "no explanation" for Newcastle United's four goals in 11 minutes but the reaction of his side was "positive" and "pleasing."

Homes in Middlesbrough are being given more bins to separate their recycling and food waste.

The site encompasses about 118 acres (48 hectares) of greenbelt land in South Tyneside.

A former boxer wins a worldwide marathon challenge and an important suitcase is found under a bed...

The shirt worn by Chilean star George Robledo will be sold at auction next month.

Northumbria Police hopes the closure of Cleo's Bar in Sunderland sends a "strong message".

The sudden dropout is "very unusual", says editor of the Church Times Sarah Meyrick.

Sunderland promise "the strongest possible action" as Romaine Mundle says he had been targeted by online racist abuse.

Jenny Hall, a keen long-distance runner, is described as 6ft (1.8m) tall with very long dark hair.

Five museums receive a share of £24.8m government funding to fix their crumbling attractions.

Gateshead Council says it has found "no alternative council use" for the land.

Katate Dori wins the Ladbrokes Trophy at Kempton while Forever Young beats Romantic Warrior in an epic Saudi Cup duel.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris describes Anthony Patterson's own goal in the defeat by Hull as a "silly mistake".

The council says the decision to increase car park fees in Darlington was "not taken lightly".