North East News
Mike Dodds: Sunderland interim boss hopeful of imminent returnees amid slump
Sunderland will have players back to help reverse their Championship slump after the international break, says boss Mike Dodds.
Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle United: Magpies must salvage a season heading for anti-climax
Newcastle's season is in danger of ending in a "desperate anti-climax" after being knocked out of the FA Cup, writes Phil McNulty.
Sunderland 0-0 Queens Park Rangers: Black Cats end six-game losing run with draw against Championship strugglers
Sunderland end a six-game losing streak in the Championship with a goalless draw against strugglers QPR.
Ebbsfleet United 4-2 Gateshead
Ten-man Gateshead's National League play-off hopes are dealt a blow after defeat at Ebbsfleet.
Manchester City v Newcastle United: Manager Pep Guardiola not thinking about repeat Treble
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is not thinking about winning another Treble as his side prepare to face Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Gateshead v Dagenham & Redbridge
Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Gateshead and Dagenham & Redbridge.
Chelsea v Newcastle United preview: Team news, head to head and stats
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United.
India v England: Ben Stokes' bowling a faint silver lining to tourists' day in the dirt
England endured one of the toughest days on their tour of India, but Ben Stokes' return to bowling was the faintest of silver linings, says Stephan Shemilt.
Gateshead 2-3 Solihull Moors
Jack Stevens scores twice as promotion hopefuls Solihull win at Gateshead in National League.
Electric wheelchair frontman campaigns for disabled musicians
The singer and guitar player wants live music venues to ensure disabled musicians can perform.
Ford angel to return to spot overlooking Northumberland village
The statue of the Archangel Michael is being put back in place in Northumberland after repair work.
Boreham Wood 1-1 Gateshead
Teenage substitute Dajaune Brown hits a last-gasp equaliser to earn Gateshead a draw with Boreham Wood.
Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers preview: Team news, head to head & stats
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Council tells seal harassers to 'pack it in'
There have been reports of people throwing stones and dogs attacking seals in north-east England.
Charity launches affordable supermarket
The Whitley Bay Big Local store aims to help residents who are struggling with food bills.
Rescue dog Indie goes to Crufts
A dog that was found injured and later rehomed is set to compete at Crufts in a flyball competition.
Man jailed for taking brother's picture in Newcastle court
Kane Thompson shared a picture taken inside Newcastle Crown Court on social media.
Newcastle Airport invites boy to visit air traffic control
Eight-year-old Max wrote to the Civil Aviation Authority to say he wanted to build his own airport.
Call to victims as new Medomsley investigation opens
The probe will look at what authorities knew, after "large-scale abuse" was reported at the site.
M&S store earmarked for closure
Staff at the Hexham branch would be offered alternative roles where possible, the retailer says.