Simon Vickers, who claimed his daughter's stabbing was accidental, is sentenced.

Blackburn take on West Bromwich Albion after Derby approach boss John Eustace and Sheffield United eye the Championship's top spot.

Daniel Gregory attacked a shop worker in the man's first week at work, a court hears.

A 15-year-old was found with stab wounds to his back inside a Sunderland house, a court hears.

The tower is being imported from Germany and will incorporate a huge slide.

Cleveland Police is asking anyone who has been offered the jewellery to come forward.

The college wants to build on disused land in Peterlee, but planners want it kept as playing fields.

There has been concern that the removal of bins has led to an increase in litter in the area.

Patricia Daglish, from Gateshead, says scammers tried to take money using her card for months.

Eight teams have made it through to the FA Cup quarter-final but when is the draw and what are the ball numbers and prize money?

Northumbria University wants to know how the birds are sharing the quayside area with people.

The veterans minister visits Teesside to discuss mental health following Sam Morgan's death.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says he is a little bit disappointed, despite grabbing a late draw at home to Watford.

Tees Valley Community Diagnostic Centre in Stockton will open in the next few weeks, the trust says.

Northumbria Police officers seize cash and drugs during a series of raids in Newcastle.

Domestic abuser Ben Grenfell was given a chance to change but tormented a new partner, a court hears.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris hopes struggling Watford do not recapture their early-season form at the Stadium of Light.

Christopher Stockton is sentenced for fatally injuring his partner's son Charlie Roberts last year.

Burnley keeper James Trafford named Championship player of the month for January.

Seven weeks on, the Stadler-built train is still to make a journey to Wearside.