- Washington fire LIVE: 'Several explosions' as major blaze tears through factory
A huge fire is ongoing at a factory on the Crowther Industrial Estate with an eyewitness hearing 'several explosions'
- Dozens of firefighters tackle major Washington factory fire with black smoke seen for miles
A large emergency response is at the scene on Crowther Industrial Estate with a police cordon in place
- EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, July 31
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
- Campaigners refuse to leave Sunderland's National Glass Centre as doors shut for final time
The National Glass Centre closed at 12pm on Friday, with campaigners still hoping that they can prevent the proposed demolition of the building
- Major industrial fire in Washington sparks huge emergency response with 'explosions' heard
Dozens of firefighters are at the scene tackling the flames with thick black smoke, which can be seen for miles, filling the sky
- Bruno Guimaraes breaks silence on Eddie Howe after Newcastle exit confirmed
Bruno Guimaraes has paid an emotional tribute to Eddie Howe after his Newcastle United departure was confirmed
- Newcastle United hot prospect ready for Matthias Jaissle Spain audition
Newcastle United U21 forward Matheos Ferreria impressed against Spennymoor
- Sam Fender breaks 73 year old record to land UK's longest ever number 1 with Olivia Dean duet
North Shields music icon Sam Fender and Brit and Grammy winner Olivia Dean have made UK chart history with duet Rein Me In
- Granit Xhaka response to Sunderland transfer saga is the perfect tonic for Europa League campaign
Sunderland are quietly building for a historic Europa League venture under Regis Le Bris
- Police investigation launched after overnight break-in at Tyneside National Trust site
Northumbria Police confirmed that officers are aware of the report
