North East News

The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.

Kwame Thomas heads Aldershot into the National League play-off places in a 1-0 win away to Gateshead.

Gateshead secure their place in the National League play-offs with a 2-1 win over champions Chesterfield.

Matthew Potts hits an unbeaten 149 as Durham earn a draw with Warwickshire in County Championship Division One.

All-rounder Ben Raine hits 93 but Durham follow on at Edgbaston and close on 12-2, needing 169 more to avoid an innings defeat.

Newcastle United celebrate their second successive promotion to reach the Women's Championship, just 11 months after turning professional.

Warwickshire pile up 698-3 - the second-highest total in their history - to put Durham under serious pressure.

Gateshead's National League play-off push suffers another setback as they are beaten by Maidenhead.

Alexander Isak is mentioned in the same breath as two legendary forwards after helping Newcastle to a 4-0 win over Tottenham.

New Warwickshire skipper Al Davies hits his first double century and Rob Yates makes 191 as Durham are put to the sword at Edgbaston.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says Newcastle's season should act as a warning if Spurs secure Champions League football.

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Gateshead see their National League play-off push dented with a 2-0 defeat at Fylde.

Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton signs a new long-term deal at the club.

Non League side Aldershot Town and their fans made the 300-mile trip to Gateshead Tuesday night before it was called off 15 minutes before kick-off.

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Gateshead and Aldershot Town.

Live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Leeds United and Sunderland.

Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo signs a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.

Two County Championship games are abandoned with no play possible during the four scheduled days.

Former Wimbledon and Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear dies at the age of 77, his family announces.