A fourth successive league draw for Sunderland saw them surpassed by Leeds United in top spot on the Championship table by the conclusion of the weekend and they will be looking to reclaim it as they host sixth place West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday.

Families who experienced terminal illness share their stories ahead of a vote on assisted dying.

The victim has been named as 34-year-old John Donaldson, described by his family as "much loved".

A wildlife group hopes to build an artificial sand martin bank to strengthen the Ouseburn habitat.

The three canines, aged between 14 and 18 months, have all undergone a 10-week training course

Labour's David Smith fears terminally ill people will feel under pressure to end their life.

Sunderland's 1-1 draw at Millwall means they have now recorded their best start to a league season in the second-tier since 1998.

Middlesbrough have scored 15 goals in winning their last three games to make them the Championship's highest scorers.

Rail passengers are warned services are still affected with likely delays and cancellations.

Middlesbrough scored six goals in an away league game for the first time since October 1960 following their thumping of Oxford United on Saturday.

Redcar & Cleveland Council originally opposed the plan due to issues with an access road.

Part of the promenade remains closed ahead of repairs.

Herd Groyne lighthouse has undergone a £250,000 restoration, securing its local heritage status.

Nexus says Apple is set to roll-out the technology, long available to Android users, to UK devices.

Community facilities across the county are offering spaces for people to meet and stay warm.

Two men are charged with production of cannabis discovered at Graythorp Industrial Estate.

Departures are delayed by hours while some arrivals have been diverted to Edinburgh and Belfast.

A 34-year-old man died after he was stabbed in the street outside a house in Eston, police say.