Darlington

Ex-Sunderland man pens two-year deal with club after serious injuries James Copley

Scenes from the Easter Bike Run.

What a roar as hundreds of bikers form an Easter charity convoy Chris Cordner

King Charles III coronation: big screens to go up in Sunderland Daniel Mcneil

Chris Lowther.

'Three fire services should be merged and put under control of new mayor' Daniel Holland

STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Timothy Eyoma of Tottenham Hotspur battles for the ball with Andrew Nelson of Sunderland during the Premier League Two match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at The Lamex Stadium on December 19, 2017 in Stevenage, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland youth teamer signs deal with non-league club after injury comeback James Copley

Bailey Wright playing for Sunderland earlier this season before moving on loan to Rotherham.

Sunderland loanee subbed 30 seconds into debut as Jay Matete impresses James Copley

Patrick Almond

Positive update shared on ex-Sunderland man Almond following brain bleed

English schools increasing property prices the most - see the list Daniel Mcneil

Sunderland fans.

Sunderland defender leaves Academy of Light on loan Richard Mennear

Patrick Almond

Patrick Almond set for operation following brain bleed James Copley

Patrick Almond

£13k raised for ex-Sunderland starlet Almond following brain bleed James Copley

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Maurice Louis-Dreyfus

Sunderland donate cash to former starlet Patrick Almond after brain injury James Copley

Patrick Almond

Maurice Louis-Dreyfus' classy donation to Patrick Almond fund James Copley

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Sunderland player Patrick Almond in action during the Papa John's Trophy between Sunderland and Manchester United U21 at Stadium of Light on October 13, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

£8k raised for injured ex-Sunderland man Patrick Almond - how you can donate too James Copley

Paddy Almond playing for Sunderland against Manchester United under-23s at the Stadium of Light in the Papa John’s Trophy.

Darlington provide update on ex-SAFC defender Paddy Almond Joe Nicholson

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Sunderland player Patrick Almond in action during the Papa John's Trophy between Sunderland and Manchester United U21 at Stadium of Light on October 13, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-defender Patrick Almond rushed to hospital with brain bleed

Patrick Almond in action during the Papa John's Trophy between Sunderland and Manchester United U21 at Stadium of Light on October 13, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland youngster signs for Darlington in National League North James Copley

Saltfish at Houndgate Townhouse, Darlington town centre

Travel: Fine seafood and Georgian opulence at Darlington hot spot Katy Wheeler

The air ambulance on the A1(M) in County Durham.

A1(M) reopens after earlier 'ongoing incident' Neil Fatkin

The A1M is blocked in County Durham

A1M reopens after police operation in County Durham Kevin Clark

Harvey McWilliams (left) and his dad Michael

Dad appeals for donations of football equipment in memory of Sunderland fan son Sam Johnson

LNER are experiencing delays to rail journeys after a person was reportedly hit by a train.

Disruption to rail journeys after reports of person being hit by a train Neil Fatkin

‘A proper gentleman’ - Tributes paid to former Ryhope CW boss Pearson Mark Carruthers

Mark Carruthers: Five North East non-league games to watch this weekend Mark Carruthers

Mark Carruthers' non-league column.

Mark Carruthers: Fan-led review of governance in the game comes at the right tim... Mark Carruthers

Grahame McDonnell

Tributes paid to former Sunderland AFC executive Grahame McDonnell Echo Reporter

A major incident has been declared in County Durham

Major incident declared in County Durham as Storm Malik batters region Sam Johnson

New figures show the number of confirmed and suspected Omicron cases by local authority area

Interactive map shows spread of Omicron covid variant across UK

Northern Goals.

Northern Goals: FA Trophy ties for Gateshead, Marske United, Spennymoor Town, Da... Mark Carruthers

11 Dec 1999: Alan Thompson of Aston Villa battles with Brian Atkinson of Darlington during the FA Cup third round match at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Villa won 2-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary Prior /Allsport

Ex-Sunderland player Brian Atkinson named manager of Northern league side Mark Carruthers

Five to watch this week in the non-league scene.

Five to Watch: Non-league expert Mark Carruthers picks the key games across the ... Mark Carruthers

Former Sunderland striker Andrew Nelson in action. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images).

Ex-SAFC striker early retirement dilemma as former boss praises loan signing Joe Ramage

Bride Rachel and her bridal party were stuck in traffic on the A1 following a three-vehicle collision, leaving them fearful they would miss the big day.

Bride stranded on A1 after crash thanks firefighters for saving her wedding day Sophie Brownson

Amazon to offer bonuses of up to £1000 of ‘urgently needed’ new hires (PHOTO: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Amazon to offer bonuses of up to £1000 of ‘urgently needed’ new hires Ethan Shone

Former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland, Wolves, Hearts and Manchester City striker lands academy manager ... Mark Carruthers

13th August 2021 - League One rumours

League One rumours: Former Sunderland defender set to sign for Darlington Molly Burke

Mark Carruthers returns with his non-league column.

Mark Carruthers: Anticipation rising across National League and Northern Premier... Mark Carruthers

Adam Campbell

Former Newcastle United youth forward tipped to shine at Gateshead by Greg Olley Mark Carruthers

Satisfied customers at Odin Valley Dog Park in East Boldon.

Dog park celebrates successful first year Tommy Greene

Rosa Fawcett, pictured with her daughter Edie, was swept into the sea at Seaham and rescued by a passerby

Footage shows the moment a mum was saved after she was swept into the sea Ryan Smith

Blyth Spartans, Darlington, Gateshead and Spennymoor Town have been charged and fined.

Blyth Spartans, Darlington, Gateshead and Spennymoor Town charged and fined by N... Mark Carruthers

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue is raising its precept, the charge added to council tax bills, to help chiefs balance the books during the pandemic

Fire authority confirms rise in charges to be added to council tax bills as budg... Chris Binding

Gateshead FC.

Gateshead won't travel to AFC Fylde this weekend as National League vote remains... Mark Carruthers