MOTD2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says Kieran Trippier's influence at Newcastle means the effects of a long-term absence will run deep for Eddie Howe's side after the right-back suffers a broken bone in his foot.

Jimmy Prout's family have been waiting six years for a review into his "Dark Ages" abuse.

Newcastle United move four points clear of the relegation zone with a third straight win as Kieran Trippier's free-kick sinks Aston Villa.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe is pleased with a "gritty" performance from his side in a 1-0 win over Aston Villa as the Magpies recorded a third straight win.

Customers hit by power cuts in Storm Arwen erroneously received cheques for trillions of pounds.

A water firm says contaminated groundwater is the likely cause of issues at Tynemouth Cullercoats.

Durham County Council is seeking special memories from 2021 as part of its city of culture bid.

Baby otters Eve and Juniper have been paired up and now love spending time together, the RSPCA says.

As Newcastle's director of public health Eugene Milne led the city's response to Covid-19.

Police said the vast majority of fans behaved but there were some pockets of disorder.

Matt Wesolowski's novels explore chilling crimes with a supernatural twist in a podcast style.

Allan Saint-Maximin can frustrate and astonish in equal measure but Eddie Howe says there is more to come from the Premier League's best dribbler.

Hartlepool clinch their first away league win for nearly four months with a first-half goal from Omar Bogle sinking Crawley.

Alex Neil begins his reign as Sunderland head coach with a League One draw at AFC Wimbledon.