North East Sport

Both Newcastle United and Sunderland have been dealt major injury blows ahead of today's derby

Will Middlesbrough's striking issues scupper their season after goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers?

A moment of top quality in a scrappy match from Darlington skipper Tom Platt gave Quakers three valuable play off points on Saturday.

Kim Hellberg has defended his decision not to throw on either Kaly Sene or Cruz Ibeh in Middlesbrough’s goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers

Melker Ellborg is likely to again play for Sunderland against Newcastle with Robin Roefs unlikely to be available

Eddie Howe discusses Newcastle United pair Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa

Rob Moncur, 31, opened Bobby’s on Valley Street in Darlington yesterday, with memberships available for £30 a year

Kim Hellberg has urged Middlesbrough supporters to focus on bigger picture of the Championship promotion battle after goalless draw at Blackburn

Player Ratings: Blackburn Rovers 0 Middlesbrough 0 - Adilson Malanda was the star man at Ewood Park

Middlesbrough were left frustrated as they had to settle for a goalless draw at Blackburn Rovers despite being the dominant side throughout the game.

Dael Fry returns to Middlesbrough's starting line-up at Blackburn Rovers - with Kim Hellberg switching formation to play with three centre-halves

Regis Le Bris hints at how Sunderland will approach Sunday's game against Newcastle

Eddie Howe and Regis Le Bris preview the Newcastle vs Sunderland Tyne-Wear derby

Kim Hellberg admits opposition teams tend to set up differently when they are hosting Middlesbrough to when they are playing at the Riverside

Darlington assistant manager Terry Mitchell wants to see continued improvement from his side when they head to Peterborough Sports this afternoon

Darlington is set to host a brand new half marathon this December, with runners invited to take on the run through the town and surrounding countryside.

A North Yorkshire couple who have raised more than £500,000 since their daughter died of meningitis have announced plans for their final fundraising dinner.

Middlesbrough officials will hold discussions with representatives from the USA and Australia national teams over Aidan Morris and Riley McGree

Newcastle United and Sunderland have both had a Premier League match in April moved for live TV coverage

Regis Le Bris provides a Sunderland injury update ahead of the Newcastle Tyne-Wear derby

Hayden Hackney is set to miss Middlesbrough's trip to Blackburn - with Kim Hellberg also explaining why Leo Casteldine is not yet ready to start

Eddie Howe looks ahead to Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby and reflects on the fallout from Newcastle's defeat to Sunderland in December

Why winning Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby is more important to Newcastle United than it is to Sunderland

Eddie Howe has dismissed fresh reports linking Bruno Guimaraes with a move to Manchester United as 'disrespectful' to the Brazilian and 'nonsense'

FIVE Newcastle United players have been named in Thomas Tuchel's extended England squad for the forthcoming friendlies with Uruguay and Japan.

Jeremy Sarmiento discusses his January move to Middlesbrough and explains why he was so keen to play for Kim Hellberg

Eddie Howe is having to draw up alternative midfield plans for the Tyne-Wear derby, with Newcastle's Sandro Tonali a major doubt because of injury

NX Newcastle has stocked 7.5 tonnes of beer ahead of the Newcastle United vs Sunderland Tyne-Wear derby, preparing its indoor fanzone for fans without tickets to St James’ Park.

Erica Dixon, a 26-year-old athlete from Lartington near Barnard Castle, County Durham, is aiming to set Guinness World Records at the TCS London Marathon as the fastest and youngest female runner with a learning disability

Gypsies Green in South Shields has received a new £375,000 modular sports facility, boosting local clubs and community events.

Previewing the Tyne-Wear derby and assessing where Newcastle vs Sunderland will be won and lost

Middlesbrough's Championship games against Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday have been moved

Riley McGree has been named in the Australia squad for the coming international get-together, meaning the Middlesbrough forward could be in action for his country just three days before Boro's crunch Championship game against Millwall

The end of a European adventure. And perhaps also, the end of this current iteration of Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United, writes Scott Wilson, as he discusses what happens next after the Barcelona defeat

Kaly Sene has made just five Championship starts in his first season at Middlesbrough

Eddie Howe has admitted Sandro Tonali is “a doubt” for Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland

A talented teenage cyclist from the North East has secured sponsorship support for the 2026 season and will compete across both road and track disciplines

Eddie Howe reflects on the Champions League defeat to Barcelona and looks ahead to the derby against Sunderland

How Newcastle's players rated in the heavy Champions League defeat to Barcelona

Newcastle United are out of the Champions League after losing 7-2 to Barcelona at the Nou Camp and 8-3 on aggregate

Blackburn boss Michael O'Neill looks ahead to his side's Championship game against Middlesbrough

Assessing Regis Le Bris' big Sunderland selection decisions ahead of Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park

Steve Watson reflects on Darlington's impressive and important National League North victory against Radcliffe

Bertrand Traore is approaching the end of his Sunderland contract, though the club do have the option of a 12-month extension

It's easy for Kim Hellberg to summarise what he loves about Middlesbrough midfielder Aidan Morris: "Everything"!

Eddie Howe previews Newcastle's Champions League round of 16 second leg at Barcelona tonight

Ex-Newcastle United and Sunderland midfielder Lee Clark has returned to management after surprisingly being confirmed as Rotherham United's new boss.

A NORTH East school has received a national award for its commitment to sports and physical education.

A new £175,000 BMX pump track is under construction at West Park, South Shields, transforming disused tennis courts into a free cycling hub.

Kieran Trippier discusses his Newcastle United contract and future ahead of the Barcelona Champions League tie