Almost half of the Premier League sides have continental football to look forward to this season – but will that help or hinder their Premier League campaigns?

Views of the video featuring Mickey Callisto top over 500 million and prompt worldwide gig requests.

An investigation finds Nick Kemp did not breach Newcastle City Council's code of conduct.

As the Champions League returns on Tuesday, BBC Sport experts predict their winners, which English team will go furthest, a surprise package and most exciting player to watch.

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupt day one of the County Championship's penultimate round of matches.

Winners were announced in categories that recognise people's kindness, resilience and dedication.

A tribunal is determining whether Thomas Kwan, who admitted attempted murder, should stay a doctor.

Anthony Allen, of Hartlepool, is sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker.

Middlesbrough Central Library complete overhaul with new children's area and ICT suite unveiled.

Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

Lots of heavy showers are forecast today, so much so I am not sure how much play we will see in CLS, if any.

The umpires have been out a couple of times to inspect and we did have bright sunshine around about 11:00am, but the covers are now back on and the next band of rain appears to be on the way.

It's frustrating given Durham's need for points to try and get out of the relegation zone, while Worcestershire are now effectively needing snookers and miracles to survive.

All-rounder Paul Coughlin says he is excited about starting a "new chapter in my career" after joining Lancashire from Durham.

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash describes the deal - which will create 2,500 jobs - as "historic".

The rare bat crash lands into a windscreen before being rescued by volunteers who rehabilitate her.

Cherry Turner developed an anxiety disorder after her partner's wrongful arrest, an inquest finds.

Cleveland Police detectives say the child's death is "currently being treated as unexplained".

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches her Labour deputy leadership bid in Sunderland.

Fundraising teens and a mum of seven are among the community champions honoured this year.