Durham and Wear News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

General election 2019: Boris Johnson thanks North for trusting Tories
Boris Johnson visits Sedgefield in north-east England, which has returned its first Conservative MP for 84 years, following the party's general election victory.
Durham North West: The 'no-hope' seat the Tories won
Why did the Conservatives win a seat they did not target and one they had never won before?
Alan Shearer gets payout over 'bad advice' pension
Ex-forward Alan Shearer says he lost millions of pounds because of 'bad pension advice'.
General election 2019: The standout moments across England
A look at some of the standout moments from across England in the 2019 general election.
Connor Marsden jailed over Melissa Tate hit-and-run death
Connor Marsden was driving at more than twice the speed limit when he struck the 10-year-old.
General election 2019: What questions do you have?
Do you have a question about the election results?
Sunderland alley murder: Leighton Barrass jailed for minimum of 20 years
Leighton Barrass is convicted of murder, while Ally Gordon is found guilty of manslaughter.
Sam Fender 'gutted' to cancel the rest of his UK tour
The singer has laryngitis and is told to rest his vocal cords for two weeks.
Naturalist and presenter David Bellamy dies at 86
Tributes are paid to the "larger-than-life" TV broadcaster, scientist and conservationist.
Horden shooting: Further arrests bring total to five
The 40-year-old victim was injured in Horden and remains in hospital.
Four people held on suspicion of human trafficking after raids
Raids were carried out in Middlesbrough and Washington, in north-east England.
Dogs at polling stations: Pooches at the polls
Dogs take centre stage on the day voters cast their ballot in the UK general election.
Sunderland v Newcastle: The 'race' to return the election result
How do Sunderland and Newcastle return election results so quickly and is there really a race?
Doddie Weir: The rugby legend who won't give in to MND
Three years after being told he has a terminal illness, rugby legend Doddie Weir refuses to give it an inch.
Hexham named as the happiest place to live in Britain
The historic market town of Hexham in Northumberland scooped the award in a survey of 22,000 people.
General election 2019: Why North-South is not England's only divide
This North-South divide is often cited by politicians, but it is by no means the only regional divide.
Conservatives break Labour's 50-year hold in Blyth Valley
The Conservatives have won the former mining constituency, which has been in Labour hands since 1950.
Sam Fender surprises super fan at Newcastle gig
A 10-year-old boy was surprised by his hero singer Sam Fender after receiving gig tickets for his birthday.
General Elections 2019: Who will be first past the post in the North East?
Will Sunderland and Newcastle City councils do it again or will they get a new challenger?
Man dragged from car as police bust Bedford drugs gang
The gang led police on a 20-mile pursuit before officers arrested those involved.
Willington five-year-old calls 999 after mum collapses
Five-year-old Leo called the emergency services after finding his mum unconscious on the floor.
Burnley 1-0 Newcastle United: Chris Wood heads winner for Clarets
Steve Bruce and Sean Dyche question the appointment of referee Tim Robinson in Burnley's 1-0 win over Newcastle at Turf Moor.
Sunderland 1-1 Blackpool
Sunderland's winless run extends to eight games in all competitions as Blackpool draw 1-1 at the Stadium of Light.
Aiden McGeady: Sunderland winger set to leave Black Cats in January
Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson tells winger Aiden McGeady he can leave League One side Sunderland in January.
Allan Saint-Maximin: Newcastle United winger to miss festive period with injury
Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin will be out until January due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the Magpies' victory over Southampton on Sunday.
Former Newcastle boss Smith, 79, dies
Former Derby County, Oxford United and Portsmouth manager Jim Smith dies at the age of 79.

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.