An 18-year-old man is the second person to be arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says a move to Stamford Bridge could end up working against Jobe Bellingham.

The site of the former Newcastle General Hospital is to be transformed in a £500m scheme.

She was left with facial injuries in the attack in Jarrow, South Tyneside, police say.

With 10 games of the Championship season remaining, BBC Sport takes a look at the fine margins between those competing for automatic promotion.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says that Black Cats keeper Anthony Patterson's recent criticism isn't warranted. But is it?

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says he is "sick of" criticism of Black Cats keeper Anthony Patterson.

The Glasshouse in Gateshead is spending £20m to help music students in the North East and Cumbria.

Cleveland Police says no-one was injured and people in the Middlesbrough home were moved safely out.

Mark Webster will leave Cleveland Police at the end of July after almost three and a half years.

Here are the key stats for Sunderland v Preston North End.

BBC Sport looks at the key talking points before a crucial round of fixtures at the bottom of the Championship.

Gateshead Council says the work is "an interim" measure and plans remain to demolish the structure.

Operator Nexus applies for £400m government cash to replace the "safety-critical" ageing system.

Cleveland Police is part of a pilot to determine the impact of new domestic abuse powers.

Anyone caught vaping on Metro trains and in Metro stations could face a fine of up to £1,000.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris speaks to the media before the Black Cats' Championship game against Preston North End.

The two men punched and kicked the woman and her partner in a Sunderland street, a court hears.

A judge says Lee Cole's brain injury made him "extremely vulnerable" to indoctrination.

Police say the house on Albourne Green was empty at the time.