BBC Sport takes a look at the stats as Sunderland face Hull in the Championship.

George Ness is accused of repeatedly hitting John Smyth with a plank in the backyard of a house.

Fiona Hill says her academic career was kickstarted by a £100 grant from Durham Miners' Association.

The new Metro trains are having to use other platforms at Sunderland station as work isn't yet done.

Victims say their complaints were not listened to so Michael Stewart could carry on offending.

Hospital chiefs say they are working on a renewed case for investment for North Tees hospital.

A deaf choir from Jesmond signed a video which was played to the MOBO Awards in Newcastle.

Campaigners meet Newcastle's council leader over concerns about the country's human rights abuses.

One of Michael Stewart's victims took her own life in the aftermath of the abuse, a court hears.

Durham County Council plans to demolish its current building and move into existing offices nearby.

Plans involve bulldozing the former care home with the land's future use not yet known.

There are retailers interested in the transformation of Eston Precinct, the council says.

Officers make three arrests after being called to a "violent altercation" in Redcar on Saturday.

The Sunderland journey comes after Nexus secured permission to run on Network Rail-owned tracks.

Sunderland captain Dan Neil says the players "will give our absolute all" to get the team promoted despite the late defeat at Leeds on Monday night.

Paul Howell fled after toppling a bucket of water, which had been set up by the victim, a court hears.

Police investigating the disappearance of Robert Scott Clive focus on a property in North Shields.

It was the couple's first meeting after Darren Cornish was released from prison, a court hears.

The Sunderland Fans Museum's director says he needs to "persevere" following the latest damage.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says he is proud of his players despite Monday's damaging late defeat at Leeds.