Two men are accused of murdering Connor Brown, 19, who was found dying outside a pub.

Former Nigeria international Dickson Etuhu is found guilty of attempted match-fixing by an appeals court in Sweden.

Seventy hand-painted sculptures formed the centrepiece of Elmer's Great North Parade.

Former Colombia striker Faustino Asprilla says he had to convince a hitman not to kill Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert after a World Cup qualifying match in 1997.

Walsall qualify for the Leasing.com Trophy second round with a thumping 6-0 win over high-fliers Forest Green Rovers.

An investigation into the cause of the blaze is under way.

We would like to hear the questions you have ahead of the election on 12 December.

Laura Tambin helps youngsters achieve their potential through the charity which supported her.

Newcastle Falcons centre Johnny Williams has spoken for the first time after having chemotherapy for testicular cancer.

The North Shields jetty has been damaged in recent bad weather.

Sunderland Central politician Julie Elliott is hoping to be re-elected in December.

"As soon as little legs came along, it just changed me forever."

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner has described Kate Osborne's post as "totally unacceptable".

Jonny Smith's late strike puts Oldham into the FA Cup second round, after Gateshead give them a scare in a 2-1 win.

More than 260 sketchbooks were found at the home of Norman Cornish.

Five woman who had relatives at the colliery raised cash for the metal statue of a lone miner.

Live coverage of Saturday's The FA Cup game between Sunderland and Gillingham.

Robert Urwin's family say they worry about his mental health and the UK government needs to do more.

An inquest hears the national police database flagged up Mark Needham's medical conditions.

Opponents say the development would block views of the stadium and prevent it from being expanded.