Syed Ahmed was a "mid-level" dealer arranging deliveries across the North East, a court hears.

Trains are now running to all stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra is ruled out until December with a groin injury.

Nottinghamshire and Surrey vie for the title and five sides battle to avoid a bottom-two finish in Division One in the final round of the County Championship.

Teens Jonas Barry and Lee Sweeting were part of a masked gang who attacked a home, a court hears.

A planning inspector backs Durham County Council's decision to reject the proposal for Seaton.

Stockton is trialling AI in areas such as fraud detection and forecasting social care needs.

David Cairns and Gary Mitchell are jailed for their "slick and professional" drug dealing operation.

Finance officer Steven Hughes had been given a second chance after stealing £32,000, a court hears.

A chance for you to select your best XI from the top-performing players involved in this year's County Championship.

Match of the Day's Theo Walcott praises Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka's passion and leadership, hailing his headed assist against Aston Villa as "the best assist you will see all year".

Matty Cash scores Aston Villa's first goal of the season before Wilson Isidor equalises to give 10-men Sunderland a crucial point at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris says that his players deserve credit for stepping up after Reinildo's early red card in their draw with Aston Villa.