Joan Atkinson is motivated to get through chemotherapy by a desire to scoop the "best in UK" crown.

The first devices are being installed in Houghton-le-Spring in a bid to improve wildlife.

Eddie Howe says it is "clear" that he "can't involve" Alexander Isak at Newcastle United for now, and he doubts that will change before the start of the season.

Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset all make it two wins out of two to begin their One-Day Cup campaigns.

Dualling the A1 in Northumberland was already scrapped, but planning approval could be revoked too.

Firms are working with colleges and universities to encourage more female recruits.

Special guests Tommy Smith and Alex Bruce join Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff to preview the 2025-26 season.

Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards says he is "really excited" to lead out his new side in their opening game of the Championship season.

Gentoo says it will offer residents alternative homes as it decides to demolish three of its towers.

Middlesbrough fan Chris Saunders joins BBC Radio Tees' Rob Law to look ahead to Boro's 2025-26 Championship campaign.

Fans share their stories of why they support their clubs - from meeting Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough to falling in love with Spurs stars Paul Gascoigne and Gary Lineker at Italia '90.

After a year of near-complete upheaval in Championship dugouts, BBC Sport looks at who is in charge at each club at the start of the new season.

Anthony Craggs is jailed for almost four years for the violent attack in December.

A patient who took part in the study and came off the drug describes the findings as "fantastic".

Newcastle Falcons sign veteran Canon Eagles back-rower Amanaki Mafi on a one-year deal.

Rhys Conn took her to his house and ignored her pleas to stop as he attacked her, a court hears.