England captain Ben Stokes is not expected to play for Durham in the early rounds of the County Championship as he continues his recovery from hamstring surgery.

Sunderland defender Trai Hume netted the only goal in Sunderland's victory over Millwall - and it's a goal he has been patiently been waiting for.

A judge says Dylan Muldoon's 90mph pursuit is among the worst driving she has ever seen.

Matthew Hindhaugh, 22, also pleads guilty to making indecent images of children.

The free bus scheme would be additional to a £1 bus fare for those aged 21 and under.

The driverless vehicles could initially be used to move baggage at airports and parts at ports.

Durham Police says the bleed trauma cabinets contain pressure bandages, tourniquets and gloves.

Yukun Tao says his adventure has motivated others as he prepares to drive back later this year.

A look back at some of the stories you might have missed on Wearside this week.

It is hoped the new urgent treatment centre at Newcastle's RVI will open by the end of 2025.

The Melsonby Hoard shows tribes had "more clout" than previously thought, says an archaeologist.

Enthusiasts share their images of the partial solar eclipse, which started at 10:07 GMT on Saturday.

A report for Stockton Council says residential care homes are the biggest carbon emitters.

County Durham and Darlington's police boss says road deaths and injuries are still "too high".

The what, where and when of Newcastle United's Carabao Cup parade and celebration.

Sunderland Seafront business improvement district(BID) is voted in by traders.

Plans mean residents in parts of Gosforth will have to take lengthier and more congested routes.

The person inside the house was unharmed but the property was damaged in the shooting, police say.

Opponents criticise the plan which will see Mayor Ben Houchen hold Question Time events instead.