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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Ben Stokes and Alex Hales charged with bringing game into disrepute
Ben Stokes and Alex Hales are charged with bringing the game into disrepute by the ECB following an incident outside a Bristol nightclub.
Planning row killer Albert Dryden dies year after release
Albert Dryden, who shot a council officer in front of TV cameras, was freed in 2017 after a stroke.
Durham Cricket Club installs male sanitary bins
Research suggests thousands of men avoid attending sporting events due to bladder weakness.
Storm Ali approach brings amber weather warning
The Met Office warns of winds of up to 80 mph, which could endanger life.
Borderlands growth bid 'on target'
The multi-million pound cross-border economic development plans are ready to be submitted this month.
Gary Speed: Old letter hinted that 'maybe mental illness was always there'
The widow of late Wales manager Gary Speed says a letter he wrote as a 17-year-old hinted at mental health problems.
Barking seal mistaken for dog sparks Sunderland 999 call-out
The RNLI says it does dog rescues to prevent owners going into the water after their pets.
Sunderland Northern Spire bridge becomes 'musical instrument'
Visitors heard and viewed the bridge through seaside-style kaleidoscopes called Wonderloopers.
North East alopecia sufferers inspired to ditch wigs
People in the North East are having their heads shaved to raise awareness of alopecia.
Alan Shearer gatecrashes Ian Wright's interview twice
Newcastle United's Alan Shearer gatecrashes an interview with Arsenal's Ian Wright... twice.
Alice Ruggles' parents welcome report into stalking murder
The police watchdog says officers did not properly investigate complaints a woman made about her ex-boyfriend stalker who went on to murder her.
UK backpacker: 'I'm not a thug'
Sam Oliver, who has been cleared of assaulting Australia rugby captain James Stannard, regrets the "whole thing".
Capturing life on the coast of Britain
From early morning swims to rain-lashed fishermen.
County Championship: Leicestershire battle past 300 against Durham
Leicestershire battle to a competitive total on a mixed opening day of their Division Two game against Durham.
Durham: Geoff Cook to leave director of cricket role at the season's end
Durham director of cricket Geoff Cook will leave his post at the end of the season as part of a club restructure.
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.
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HMP The Mount inmate died after ambulance cancelled
An ambulance for a prisoner who died was cancelled "without appropriate medical advice".
Mylee Billingham: Father 'murdered daughter after threat to kill mother'
Mylee Billingham was stabbed at her father's home after he threatened to kill her mother, a court hears.
Alopecia: 'I can't control my hair loss'
Two women talk about how they deal with alopecia and the remaining hair they still have.
Cleveland Police death bite dog 'in fight mode'
Irene Collins died four days after she was attacked in her Middlesbrough home.
Man killed in north London street stabbing
The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was found wounded in Tufnell Park and died at the scene.
TV host Denis Norden dies aged 96
Norden had a long career as a writer and was the host of ITV's It'll Be Alright on the Night.
Kirkby insurer made fake Manchester Arena bomb claim
Susan Pain claimed she had a daughter injured in the Manchester bombing, so she could get a payout.
PM to announce £2bn for social housing
Theresa May will say that social housing residents should feel "proud" of where they live.
Wiltshire Police confirm no nerve agent exposure for Salisbury diners
Two people fell ill at a restaurant but police have ruled out exposure to a nerve agent.
Coventry bus crash: Kailash Chander was driving dangerously
Kailash Chander was diagnosed with dementia after a crash which left two dead, a court is told.
Luay Mohammad, 7, still in hospital after Egypt holiday
Luay Mohammad was "screaming and struggling to breath" from food poisoning, his mother says.
Man admits driving stolen car at London cyclists
Footage of Shane Seymour driving a stolen car at cyclists in London was circulated on social media.
Source: BBC News
