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Fine goals from James Maddison and Youri Tielemans see off Newcastle and move Leicester to third in the Premier League.

Driving conditions on many roads will become "hazardous" next week, the Met Office warns.

Sunderland mark their return to action with a drab goalless League One draw at struggling Northampton Town.

Neil Warnock's Middlesbrough give their Championship play-off hopes a lift with victory over strugglers Wycombe at Adams Park.

Mark Lawrenson takes on The Farm singer and Liverpool fan Peter Hooton to make predictions for the first set of Premier League fixtures of 2021.

Saturday's National League game between FC Halifax and Hartlepool was postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Follow live text and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ radio commentary from Chelsea v Man City after Newcastle lose to Leicester.

Bristol hold off a gutsy challenge to earn a win that ends Newcastle's 100% winning start to the Premiership season.

Relive Saturday's EFL action as Championship leaders Norwich beat Barnsley and Bournemouth win at Stoke.

Northumbria Police say a thief broke into school grounds and stole a bus by driving it through a fence.

Lucy Pearce raised the alarm after her father passed out in the bath and slipped below the surface.

The 17-year-olds were taken to hospital with wounds to their neck and body.

Fleetwood Town call off their next two matches - against Ipswich and Sunderland - after "several" positive Covid-19 tests.

They are thought to be the foundations of a route from Carlisle to Corbridge, built in about AD80.

The pair were "incredibly lucky" to be spotted on a conveyor belt in the nick of time.

Newcastle City Council’s chief executive has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Pat Ritchie, who has led the city council's executive team since 2013, has become a CBE for services to local government and public service reform.

The council said she had been at the forefront of the region’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, working with health partners to develop a wraparound approach to tackling the virus in care homes and other settings to ensure the protection and support of the most vulnerable.

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Describing herself as "very proud", Ms Ritchie dedicated her honour to the city and the work of councils across the country.

She said: “I have spent most of my career in the public sector, most recently in local government, and could not be prouder to have done so.

“The important work of councils has never been in sharper focus than it is today, continuing to deliver services and supporting our residents and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic."

Match of the Day pundits Jermaine Jenas and Stephen Warnock praise Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow after his performance helped his side to a 0-0 draw with champions Liverpool.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the league table is "the last thing" he is thinking about after Newcastle frustrate the champions.

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce is delighted with a "terrific" point after a 0-0 Premier League draw with champions Liverpool at St James' Park.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praises a "really good" performance after a 0-0 Premier League draw with Newcastle at St James' Park.