Captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the Indian Premier League auction in order to prolong his England career.

Council leader Michael Mordey has accepted tickets to watch Sunderland AFC and Bruce Springsteen.

A paediatrician tells a jury she believes Charlie Roberts' injuries were not inflicted accidentally.

Seven of the core weekday service of 28 trains are removed from of service early on Tuesday morning.

A 38-year-old man appears before magistrates charged with the murder of John Donaldson.

Sunderland welcome back Jobe Bellingham, Trai Hume and Patrick Roberts from suspension ahead of Tuesday's fixture at home to West Bromwich Albion.

Cleveland force criticises report on disorder following Hartlepool v York game on 27 January.

Surrey will start their bid for a fourth straight County Championship title at Essex while Glamorgan begin their One-Day Cup defence against Hampshire.

Newcastle City Council takes back control of parks and allotments from a struggling charity.

Nearly 600 police officers are being trained in areas such as coercive and controlling behaviour.

The plans are the latest to be submitted as part of a mixed-use development containing 291 homes.

Private firms are charging £624,000 per year to look after children in the care system, an MP says.

A project involving specialists working with police call handlers is one of a number of initiatives.

Durham Constabulary says the investigation is closed pending new information, due to lack of evidence.

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.

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

Richard, six, was left feeling "sad" after accidentally leaving his wand on a London Overground train.

Raymond McDonald is currently serving a four and a half year prison sentence for fraud by deception.

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

The work work is part of a larger scheme to redevelop the Grade II listed attraction.