North East Sport

Sunderland have completed the club-record signing of midfielder Habib Diarra from Strasbourg.

Newcastle have removed a video launching the club's newest kit after a flag resembling that of Imperial Japan was visible in the advert.

Sunderland will move on to alternative goalkeeping targets after Marcin Bulka agreed a lucrative deal to join Saudi Arabian club Neom.

Middlesbrough have signed young goalkeeper Owen Foster on the back of a trial at the Championship club

Nathan Bishop has left Sunderland to join Wimbledon

Sunderland's valuation of Matthis Abline is currently well short of what Nantes are demanding for the France Under-21 international striker.

Newcastle United need a new sporting director - their current recruitment approach, led by Eddie Howe and his nephew, feels archaic.

Josh Coburn reflects on his time at Middlesbrough after leaving for Millwall in a £5m-plus deal

Liverpool have been linked with Alexander Isak this summer - but could have signed the striker three years ago

Brad Smith from Royal Cromer Golf Club claimed his second consecutive title at the English Open for Golfers with a Disability, held at Ramside Hall’s Prince Bishops Course in County Durham

Ferryhill Athletic FC, a football club in County Durham, has received £450 in funding from the Ferryhill Town Council’s Members Initiative Fund to provide new tracksuits for its players

Shoppers in County Durham could score themselves a free shop if they miss an England goal at the Women's Euros 2025 while checking out at Aldi.

Middlesbrough have identified the transfer priorities they will first address after the appointment of Rob Edwards as head coach last week

Sunderland are set to complete the signings of Habib Diarra and Reinildo Mandava - but there's uncertainty over the future of goalkeeper target Marcin Bulka

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Middlesbrough legend Alan Peacock, who passed away over the weekend, aged 87

Newcastle United will take stock and carefully assess their next move after being dealt a major transfer blow over the weekend with Chelsea having agreed a deal to sign Brighton's Joao Pedro

Rob Edwards has admitted that improving Middlesbrough’s problematic injury record will be a key priority next season.

THE stage is set for the 50th anniversary of one of the North East’s longest running grass roots sport awards.

A new tribute will finally put a former England manager back in the spotlight.

Darlington have signed striker Aidan Rutledge on a permanent deal from Gateshead.

Newcastle United have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of James Trafford, but face huge competition from Chelsea for Brighton's Joao Pedro.

Sunderland will complete club-record deal for Habib Diarra in next couple of days after successfully agreeing terms with Strasbourg for midfielder.

Plans for new floodlights at Northern League Division Two team Chester-le-Street Town have been approved by Durham County Council.

What we learnt from Rob Edwards' first days in charge of Middlesbrough

Rob Edwards is confident Middlesbrough’s new-look coaching team gives the club the best possible chance of achieving success in the Championship.

Sunderland are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra.

Sunderland have added matches against Augsburg and Rayo Vallecano to complete their pre-season schedule.

Sunderland are increasingly confident of striking a deal to sign Polish international goalkeeper Marcin Bulka

Sunderland have finalised "the most significant commercial agreement in the club's history" - and say the new link-up is just the start of an exciting summer of major off-pitch developments and partnerships

Newcastle United are adamant they will not be significantly increasing the offers that remain on the table for James Trafford and Anthony Elanga.

Rob Edwards hopes Middlesbrough can keep hold of their in-demand stars this summer but is confident the club would be able to deal with any high-profile exits, saying "there's always a plan"

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester following the club’s relegation from the Premier League

Josh Coburn has left Middlesbrough for Millwall, with the Lions smashing their transfer record to sign the striker on a permanent deal after his loan move last season

Sunderland are reportedly in talks with Nice over Polish international goalkeeper Marcin Bulka

The verdict on Middlesbrough's 2025/26 Championship fixture list

Middlesbrough's 2025/26 Championship fixture list in full

NEWCASTLE United's hopes of signing long-term target James Trafford appear to have been boosted, after Burnley signed a potential replacement for the England international.

Crystal Palace watched Middlesbrough defender Rav van den Berg at the European Under-21 Championships

Rob Edwards will welcome the first batch of Middlesbrough players back for the start of pre-season training today – and has outlined his plans.

Middlesbrough have been a handed a home tie against Doncaster Rovers in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Sky have outlined when they will be confirming their selections for Championship TV games

Rob Edwards outlines Middlesbrough's transfer approach this summer - and what it means for players within the current squad.

Sunderland are ready to swoop if Danish Under-21 starlet Clement Bischoff refuses to sign a new contract with Brondby in the next few weeks.

Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards outlines the style of play he wants his team to adopt in the Championship next season.

Former Middlesbrough and England manager Gareth Southgate has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle today.

Newcastle United have had a formal offer worth around £45m rejected for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.

Rob Edwards is determined to secure the third promotion of his managerial career with Middlesbrough – and has reflected on his time with Luton Town.

Rob Edwards admits he wants to add some "steel" to the current Middlesbrough squad following his appointment as head coach.

Middlesbrough have confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach.

Newcastle United have signalled an interest in Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini and are set to sign South Korean youngster Park Seung-soo.