Durham and Wear News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Durham and Wear. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Shiney Row burning body murder pair get whole-life jail terms
Quyen Ngoc Nguyen was raped and tortured before being dumped in a car and set alight.
Jarrow's SBC School closes after seven months
SBC School catered for boys with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Meningitis survivor Tilly Lockey gets bionic hands
Tilly Lockey, from County Durham, is now able to pick up objects like marbles with her new hands.
Rail strikes: RMT union members plan new walkouts
The proposed action would hit Northern, Greater Anglia and South Western Railway trains.
Footballer Rolando Aarons admits bar brawl affray charge
Trouble erupted at a bar in Newcastle as the footballer and his party celebrated a birthday.
Northumberland school closures plan dropped after outcry
Northumberland County Council says it has "responded to community feedback" after parents protested.
Sunderland takeover: Adam Pearson consortium ends interest
A consortium including former Hull City owner Adam Pearson is no longer interested in buying relegated Sunderland.
Hexham: Officials 'saddened' as three horses die at meeting
Officials say they are "saddened" by the fatalities and early indications are they were unrelated instances.
Hartlepool pedestrian hit by car on Tyne Bridge dies
Connor McDade died in hospital more than a week after he was seriously injured.
The 15-year-old helping to care for her step-sister
Teenager Katrina helps care for her step-sister Rhian, who has Angelman syndrome.
Dexter the dog survives 130ft cliff fall
Dexter lay on rocks at the bottom of a cliff for 14 hours before he was rescued.
Gay men told bar 'for mixed-sex couples' only
The couple, from Newcastle, were left "speechless" when they were not allowed in because they were both men.
Newcastle's challenge to lose weight
With Britain becoming the most obese country in Western Europe, chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall investigates.
Where have the Syrian refugees gone?
Two years after pledging to take in 20,000 Syrian refugees, BBC analysis looks at the where the first 10,000 have gone
Sunderland: Some players do not want to be at Black Cats, says chief executive
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain says some want-away players are "consuming vast amounts" of the club's budget.
Gateshead 2-5 Ebbsfleet United
Danny Kedwell's hat-trick thrusts Ebbsfleet into the National League play-offs with victory over Gateshead.
Everton 1-0 Newcastle United
Theo Walcott scores his first goal since January as Everton beat Newcastle to move up to eighth in the Premier League.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Pardew ready for Metalist threat
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says there will be no surprises from Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League tie.
Kibirige signs Falcons pro deal
Newcastle Falcons winger Zach Kibirige signs a first professional contract at Kingston Park.
RFU trials ref-cam this weekend
The RFU will trial a "ref-cam" during the televised Championship game between Newcastle and London Scottish on Sunday.
Southampton game key - Larsson
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson thinks Saturday's match with Southampton is important to their survival chances.
Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Javi Garcia and Yaya Toure earn Manchester City a deserved 3-1 win at Newcastle.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United restore their six-point advantage at the top of the Premier League after a 3-1 win over Sunderland.
O'Neill targets January signings
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill says he must strengthen his squad in the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation.
O'Neill doubters wrong - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says it is "absolutely ridiculous" for anyone to question Martin O'Neill.
Pardew - one win could revive us
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew says beating Manchester City on Saturday could revive his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.
Harker to exit Durham post in May
David Harker is to stand down as Durham County Cricket Club chief executive in May 2013 after 20 years in the post.
Smith undaunted by Gateshead task
Anth Smith says he is not daunted by the pressure of taking charge at Blue Square Bet Premier side Gateshead.