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

• 13:24

  Hardy walkers hope to reach £30,000 target for Wearside charity

• 11:53

  Sunderland man suffers serious head injuries during fall

• 07:00

  Mags chase defensive boost after sealing Ritchie-Gayle double deal

• 12:00

  Houghton Dairy Lane pair sunk in county final

• 10:00

  Smillie and Thompson spark Wearmouth U15s' precious victory

• 08:40

  Boxer Martin Ward faces new Summer Rumble opponent

• 10:00

  Sunderland Ladies face vital Continental Cup match at Doncaster Rovers

• 07:30

  Jermain Defoe helping to mentor Sunderland striking prospect

• 05:05

  Sunderland soldier leads European convoy to help heroes

• 11:00

  Anyone for a tennis quiz?