Lewis McMahon is told he is lucky his victim did not suffer more serious injuries.

Caleb Wilkinson is sent to prison for stabbing a17-year-old and wielding a knuckle duster.

Taylor Moore, 19, is sentenced to a year's detention for the "terrifying" attack.

Durham Women FC and Durham Cricket are working together in an attempt to create a state-of-the-art high performance centre.

Northumbrian Water says repairs continue after the burst, which affected about 3,000 properties.

Timothy Gardner had been caught offering advice online on how to abuse children.

Aaron Kendall, 24, is given a suspended prison term for wounding a taxi driver.

Hartlepool United's interim board says that talks have already been held with potential interested parties in taking over the club.

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says that ending the season in an automatic promotion spot will be "a big ask" for the young Black Cats squad.

Lloyd Codling is accused of inappropriate conduct with a female colleague.

Two men and a teenager are accused of murdering Lewis Bell in a drug feud but they blame each other.

A look ahead to the weekend's EFL action with some key games for sides threatened by relegation and those vying for the play-offs.

Here are the key stats for Coventry City v Sunderland.

The owner had previously been given a "final warning", the committee hears.

Morrisons wants to install 858 solar panels on the roof of its store at Doxford Park.

Independent councillor John Shuttleworth says the scheme will preserve the site's "heritage".

There have been multiple suspected arson attacks in Newton Aycliffe over the past month.

A 32-year-old man is remanded in custody charged with murder.

South Tyneside Council wants to cut child poverty by supporting families and boosting employment.

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says his team will need to be at their best if they are to sustain their promotion challenge.