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Live updates as Eddie Howe's Magpies bring their long season to a close against Marco Silva's Fulham at Craven Cottage
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 is back in Sunderland, taking over Herrington Country Park from from May 22-24
The Italy international was passed fit after a hamstring injury and made the journey to London
Alessi Rose and Niall Horan were among the stars kicking off the final day of the festival on another sun-soaked day in Herrington Country Park
The charity is hoping to create a film using archives from over years and is asking members of the public to share their stories
Drivers might not realise they can access services for free using the app
A woman has been arrested and a second suspect is sought in relation to a suspected murder in Middlesbrough.
Stuart, 54, has not been seen since Tuesday
A heavy police presence was seen on Grange Crescent on Sunday morning with people instructed to avoid the area
Council officers believe the proposals would be "incongrous and intrusive" on the Greenside landscape.
