Tom Watson

U21s coach gives honest verdict on Tom Watson's first-team prospects

Mixed fortunes for SAFC trio on international duty with England

SAFC coach explains future aims after international call-ups

Sunderland endured a frustrating night at the Stadium of Light

Mowbray explains his key SAFC calls and why his team fell short at the SoL

Chris Rigg becomes Sunderland's youngest-ever first-team player at 15 years and 203 days during the FA Cup third-round match against Shrewsbury Town.

Sunderland player confirms season-ending injury with eight now unavailable

Chris Rigg on international duty

Tony Mowbray makes a big Chris Rigg claim ahead of FA Cup third round

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make an announcement about Step 4 of the roadmap on Monday, July 12. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images.

The Covid measures you think should remain in place

Shadow culture secretary Tracy Brabin responds to social media criticism of her ...

The BBC says free TV licences will only be available to over-75s receiving Pension Credit from next year

Anger over means testing for over-75s free TV licences

Former South Shields MP David Miliband.

'The things that make people in South Shields angry will be made worse by Brexit...

McDonald's has come under fire for its Monopoly promotion, which critics say will encourage unhealthy eating.

McDonald's under fire for Monopoly promotion as it's revealed TV junk food adver...

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32 homeless people die in North East as 'abhorrent' death toll leaps 71%

South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck, left, and husband Simon Buck.

South Shields MP hits out in open letter - which Labour officials refer to Jerem...

Newcastle and Sunderland both have kits sponsored by gambling firms

Sunderland and Newcastle may struggle to sign players if ban on gambling company...

A scene from a previous Big Meeting in Durham.

Durham Miners' Gala will be a '˜turning point' for Labour party

Dennis Skinner

'Beast of Bolsover' to speak at Durham Miners' Gala

Veteran Labour MP Dennis Skinner will replace the party's deputy leader at this weekend's Durham Miner's Gala.

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Tom Watson. Picture by PA.

Deputy Labour leader Tom Watson to miss Durham Miners' Gala 'due to father's ill...

Jeremy Corbyn. Picture by PA.

Durham miners launch 'Defend Jeremy Corbyn' fight as MP says he is 'steady as a ...

No changes to Freedom of Information law, after outcry over fees

Not safe in Labour hands

Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn to be first Labour leader to attend Durham Miners' Gala for four y...