Daryl Murphy's shot earns Nottingham Forest a fourth win in seven league games and piles more pressure on Sunderland boss Simon Grayson.

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Sirius Minerals may be looking to buy the Israeli-owned Boulby potash mine in East Cleveland, reports say., external

This could cost between $150m and $200m.

Sirius has already started construction work on its site near Whitby, which will eventually create 1,000 jobs.

However, it is believed the company needs the cash that Boulby generates to ensure the mine is built.

Boulby's parent company ICL is in debt and believed to be willing to sell.

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Weather presenter, BBC Look North

Showers easing into the evening with plenty of clear spells overnight, any showers restricted to western hills.

It will be windy though with a strengthening breeze.

Check the weather where you are.

Sunderland Echo
Newspaper

Two men accused of the murder of a young Vietnamese mum whose body was found in a burning car face a trial that could last more than a month., external

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A woman who was told by doctors that she would never walk again took on the Great North Run yesterday.

Brenda Whittle, from Marske, completed most of the event's 13 miles in her wheelchair but walked the final steps across the finish line.

Brenda, who developed a condition in her brain 20 years ago, took part in the run with 16 volunteers.

Image source, @TeamBrendaGNR17

Alex Gray captained England's sevens team and played club rugby for Newcastle Falcons.

The 26-year-old, who stands at 6ft 6in, is currently experiencing his first season in American football.

Alex, from Bishop Auckland, weighs 18 stone and can run the 100m in 11 seconds.

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He has just signed for the Atlanta Falcons - Super Bowl runners-up last season - as a tight end in their practice squad.

Though he will not be allowed to play in the NFL this season, he will train with the first team in the hope of securing a deal from next year.

You can read the full feature here.

Maxwell Brennan was armed with knives and was wearing a fake bomb vest when he stormed Byker job centre.

A man who held staff hostage at job centre in Newcastle has been jailed.

Maxwell Brennan, 28, has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison after wearing a fake suicide bomb and holding staff hostage for hours on 9 June.

Ana Guerra-Moore
BBC News Online

The New Wear Crossing bridge is nearly complete.

Thank you to Malcolm Bawn who sent us this picture of the bridge early this morning.

Image source, MALCOLM BAWN

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The usual peace and quiet of Northumberland National Park was interrupted by this rocket launch...

A man who died after being hit by a car in Sunderland has been named as John Wheeler.

Mr Wheeler was 45 years old and from the Tunstall area of the city.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene on Sunday and is currently helping police with inquiries.

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Newcastle United assistant manager Francisco de Miguel Moreno said defender Jamaal Lascelles is managing the role of captain well after the defender scored the winner and made a goal-saving interception in a 1-0 win at Swansea.

Two drivers were injured during a collision in Redcar.

A 28-year-old male driver of a Ford Fiesta was taken to hospital where he was treated for fractures to his leg and cheekbone.

A 23-year-old female driver of a Vauxhall Corsa was also taken to hospital after fracturing her arm.

The crash took place on the A174 north west near to the Redcar Lane roundabout and police are appealing for witnesses.

A rocket has been launched by a space tourism company in Northumberland.

Starchaser Industries fired an 8m Skybolt 2 missile almost a mile into the sky before it broke into three pieces and returned to earth.

The founder of the company, Steve Bennett, claims he is "just a few years away" from launching people into space.

The launch was a success and a 12m rocket will be fired within the next 18 months.

Image source, Getty Images

From twisty towers to tree-topped tors - the English landmarks that signify a journey's end.

Police have released CCTV images of two men they are tracing in connection with a burglary.

The raid took place at Harton Technology College in Lisle Road, South Shields, on 22 July.

Image source, NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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Hartlepool Mail
Newspaper

There is new hope for Harlepool ‘miracle’ twin Archie Garthwaite as he awaits a new treatment that could help him walk for the first time., external

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BBC Sport

Sunderland dropped to 20th in the Championship with their 2-1 loss at home to Sheffield United on Saturday.

Clayton Donaldson scored twice on his Sheffield United debut to condemn Simon Grayson's Sunderland to a third consecutive Championship defeat.

Image source, PA

Jack Rodwell scored a consolation in the 94th minute with Sunderland's only shot on target.

The Black Cats are winless in the league since 13 August and have taken just five points this season since being relegated from the Premier League.

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Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez could be back working tomorrow, his assistant has said.

Benitez was missing from the touchline for his side's 1-0 win at Swansea as he is recovering from surgery to deal with an infection from a hernia operation two years ago.

Image source, PA

Assistant manager Francisco de Miguel Moreno (pictured) said: "He wanted to attend but the weather conditions were not the best. He has been active in the game and kept in touch with us throughout the game.

"After the game, Rafa rang us and congratulated all the team because they did a fantastic job. He said 'we are now under way'. We need Rafa back as soon as possible. This week he will join us, probably on Tuesday."