Sunderland's automatic promotion hopes suffer a blow after Wigan come from behind to win at DW Stadium.

Curator Maxine Bardley says Northumberland Zoo has faced its "worst year" amid fears over its future.

Investigators bought three counterfeit coloured contact lenses from Zahra Gillani, jurors hear.

George Reynolds was once one of Britain's richest people but he also had a long criminal history.

Anyone in England who travels abroad without good reason will soon face a £5000 fine.

The evening 9mph limit in the city centre aims to curb their use by "overly-exuberant revellers".

As outdoor hospitality reopens, revellers find a "celebratory" atmosphere despite the cold weather.

We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.

A woman describes "desperately" searching for her daughter after the Manchester Arena attack.

Non-essential shops reopen as do hairdressers, gyms and pubs with outdoor seating.

Lee Wall must serve a minimum of 19 years behind bars for stabbing Daryl Fowler.

A pub landlord is told to remove two sides to make them Covid-19 compliant.

The Port of Tyne says gatherings of walkers or anglers were limited to six people or two households.

Three sets of twins reflect on the past year, with research suggesting only 5.5% live with together.

Lyndon James hits his first half-century but Nottinghamshire draw with Durham after being set 396 to win.

A remembrance service is held at Canterbury Cathedral as Sir John Major pays tribute.

David Bedingham's fine partnership with fellow centurion Ned Eckersley helps Durham build a commanding 395-run lead.

Sunderland lose ground on the automatic promotion places in League One as they fall to defeat by play-off hopefuls Charlton.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, died on Friday at the age of 99.

Oliver Voysey, who has a brain injury, raised £220,000 and the centre has now said it will reopen.