- Sandro Tonali price tag set at £100m as Newcastle United react to summer auction stories
The Italy international is on the list of players that could be sold this summer but Eddie Howe will put up a fight to retain his services
- First look at 'world class' Newcastle Quayside recording studio set to open this summer
SW6 One, a creative studio that counts Disney, Warner Music and a host of music talent among clients, will move in
- Suspended Reform councillor apologises for racist Facebook posts saying they were 'intended as jokes'
Glenn Gibbins was suspended by Reform UK and is now standing as an independent councillor for Hylton Castle ward
- Sunderland Nigerian community leader says suspended Reform councillor's comments 'have no place in society'
Godwin Ejeh said he was saddened and disappointed by Facebook posts which said Nigerians 'should be melted down to fill potholes' by a newly-elected councillor for Sunderland Council
- Police statement as suspected cannabis farm found in Newcastle after fire
Officers are dismantling the suspected cannabis farm with approximately 200 plants
- ‘I will hate you until my last breath’ - Family's fury after electric motorbiker killed beloved gran, 86
Billy Stokoe, of Sunderland, ploughed into Gloria Stephenson, 86, unable to brake with his phone in his hand, over the limit for cannabis on a defective off-road electric motorbike
- UK travellers with pets issued major government update affecting all UK airlines
The update confirms what many pet owners worry about when travelling
- New outdoor bathing spot opens at site dubbed one of Northumberland's best-kept secrets'
Wild swimming spot receives official designation from Environment Agency
- DWP full list of what banks can check under major new powers
The bank account checking powers will initially apply for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and Employment and Support Allowance
- M&S shoppers snap up 'extremely flattering' £26 summer trousers in every colour
Praised as a 'comfortable, light and stretchy' choice for summer days out and holidays that 'don't need ironing', the trousers have been branded 'perfect' for warmer weather
