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Live updates as the EFL's Independent Disciplinary Commission meets to deliver a verdict on the Spygate scandal involving Middlesbrough and Southampton

We went live on our podcast You Are My Boro after Southampton were kicked out of the play-offs and Middlesbrough were reinstated and will now face Hull City in the final

Southampton have appealed after being removed from the Championship play-offs and given a four-point deduction for next season.

Scott Wilson reacts to tonight's news that Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs and Middlesbrough will face Hull City in the final

Middlesbrough have been reinstated into the Championship play-offs and will compete in the final against Hull City after Southampton were kicked out following today's Independent Disciplinary Commission

What Newcastle United announcement means for St James' Park or a move to a new stadium in the future

Steve Clarke believes Ross Stewart’s return to the Scotland squad for this summer’s World Cup is a “good story” and well deserved.

Newcastle United's owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), are exploring the possibility of securing external funding for their stadium plans

Everything we know as Southampton's hearing gets underway and when Middlesbrough will learn the outcome

Luke O'Nien looks ahead to Sunderland's final-day game against Chelsea that could result in qualification for Europe next season

Former Sunderland boss Michael Beale has taken on his first head coach role since he was sacked by the Black Cats in 2024

Cleveland Basketball Club has won two regional honours for its community work and youth coaching.

A major new exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Arthur Wharton, widely recognised as both the world’s first professional Black footballer and the world's first recorded fastest man, is set to open at Hopetown Darlington this summer.

The Independent Disciplinary Commission hearing into the Middlesbrough ‘Spygate’ scandal is due to take place on Tuesday

Is Will Osula the long-term answer to Newcastle United's attacking issues - or will they still need to spend big money on a new striker this summer?

How Sunderland can qualify for Europe on final day against Chelsea - with spots in Europa League and Conference League still available

Regis Le Bris has a crucial message for his Sunderland players ahead of the final day European shootout against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light

Eddie Howe is hoping Sandro Tonali will be able to play in Newcastle United’s final game of the season at Fulham

JOCKEY Joanna Mason’s love affair with Redcar continued today (Monday) with a smacker of a double.

CLASSIC-WINNING trainer Joseph O’Brien sends his first runner to Redcar today (Monday) and looks to have a solid chance of making the trip worthwhile.

More than 5,000 runners took part in Sunderland City Runs as the event celebrated its 15th anniversary.

A County Durham horse riding and training centre has announced with “deep regret” it will be closing its doors after 20 years amid rising costs.

Eddie Howe has admitted the rate of change is set to increase at Newcastle United, with the win over West Ham marking the ‘end of an era’

Player Ratings - Newcastle United 3 West Ham United 1 - Will Osula is star man at St James' Park

Kieran Trippier made his final Newcastle United appearance at St James' Park in a 3-1 win over West Ham

Regis Le Bris reacts to Sunderland's impressive 3-1 Premier League win at Everton

How Sunderland's players rated in the 3-1 win at Everton in the Premier League

Sunderland battled back from behind to win 3-1 at Everton and could now be on the verge of qualifying for Europe

Kieran Trippier will make a final St James' Park appearance after being named in Newcastle United's starting line-up against West Ham

The latest on Spygate as Hull City's owner reveals his message to his players and Southampton and Middlesbrough prepare for a decisive 48 hours

Everton vs Sunderland Premier League team news

Middlesbrough will have to tackle the Championship play-off final without Tommy Conway if they are reinstated instead of Southampton

Regis Le Bris discusses his plans for his Sunderland coaching team this summer

The government has begun exploring the possibility of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the North East for the first time.

Emil Krafth will leave Newcastle United when his contract expires this summer, the Magpies have confirmed

Newcastle United officials will sit down with Fabian Schar next week to discuss his future, with Eddie Howe hinting that he is hopeful of keeping the defender at St James' Park.

Jocelin Ta Bi is in Regis Le Bris' first team thinking for next season and the winger is unlikely to be sent out on loan this summer

Sergej Jakirovic has waded in on the Spygate row that has rocked English football, with Hull City's boss insisting the Championship play-off final must take place next Saturday, as originally scheduled

The inspirational young woman who has used Billingham Forum as a base to defy health challenges and become a world champion. PETER BARRON reports

Regis Le Bris is immensely proud to have been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award - but doesn't think he should win it.

Middlesbrough have released a bombshell new statement in which they have called for Southampton to be kicked out of the play-offs, saying expulsion "is the only appropriate response"

Regis Le Bris says the uncertainty over Bertrand Traore's Sunderland future won't play into his team and squad selection thinking in the final week of the Premier League season.

Eddie Howe has admitted that missing out on the Champions League will make Newcastle United's summer transfer window more difficult

What EFL spying statement means for Middlesbrough, Southampton & Hull

Regis Le Bris is predicting a bright future for Chemsdine Talbi – and expects the Sunderland winger to progress again next season

Eddie Howe insists he has not given up on Anthony Elanga and still expects the winger to be a major success at Newcastle United

Young skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX bikers in Darlington will soon be trying out new tricks on the North East's first resi quarter ramp after a fundraising campaign hit its £13,000 target.

The EFL hearing into the 'Spygate' controversy will take place "on or before" Tuesday, May 19, with a definitive date and time still to be finalised

Hull City have been forced to issue a ticketing update stating that they still do not know when they can begin selling tickets for the play-off final

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has been shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the Year award