July 2, 2016

• 09:21

  Somme centenary 'a painful reminder of what can go wrong in divided Europe,' warns War Horse writer amid referendum fall-out

• 17:00

  550 sign up against school academy bid

• 11:21

  Two million tune in to South Shields as top BBC show broadcasts live from seafront

• 13:52

  When will it stop raining? You won't like the answer

• 15:01

  Caroline Aherne dies aged 52 after cancer battle

• 14:31

  Pirates and performers join in South Tyneside festival fun

• 11:05

  '˜Trust your instincts' '“ warning over scammers seeking to take your cash

• 05:00

  Newcastle United set for defensive swoop after splashing out £22m on Gayle and Ritchie

• 05:00

  Dwight Gayle reveals his dream has come true after £10million Newcastle United move

• 07:30

  Jermain Defoe helping to mentor Sunderland striking prospect

• 11:00

  Anyone for a tennis quiz?