A tribute to a historic railway and the future of a former Debenhams shop are in the news.

An award-winning police dog and an arson attack on a charity van are in the news.

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Northern will run a test train between Bishop Auckland and North Road in Darlington to clear leaves.

The tree's estimated value has fluctuated wildly and experts are not convinced by the final figure.

Newcastle United have only scored one goal from set-plays this season and boss Eddie Howe knows his towering side have "work to do".

Ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown and former Wales captain Ashley Williams tell BBC Football Focus that Sunday's game at Newcastle is "a must-win game" for the Gunners.

Ange Postecoglou's difficult start to life as Nottingham Forest head coach continues as Omar Alderete's first-half goal gives Sunderland victory at the City Ground.

With Sunderland's win at Nottingham Forest continuing a strong start for the newly-promoted sides, we look at the stats behind the trio's success.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says his side are "ready for this fight" after securing their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.

UKIP supporters hold a protest in central Newcastle while Stand Up to Racism hold a counter rally.

Middlesbrough come from behind to draw in a second consecutive away game, a trait which pleases head coach Rob Edwards.

Middlesbrough's Chris Cooke will join a ceremony marking 50 years since the town adopted HMS Jupiter.

Durham are relegated from Division One of the County Championship after losing to Yorkshire by an innings and 44 runs.

Locomotion No 1 is travelling from Shildon to Stockton for a railway's 200th anniversary.