December 20, 2014
- Newcastle vs Sunderland: James Hunter previews the much-anticipated Tyne-Wear derby; Our Chronicle SAFC writer James Hunter gives us his thoughts ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park.
- Tyne-Wear derby: A message to supporters from grieving dad Barry Sweeney; Through the Chronicle, Newcastle United fan Barry Sweeney asks fans to keep the passion but lose the poison.
- North East tourism industry gets ready for year of bumper growth in 2015; Newcastle is one of the most popular UK destinations with overseas travellers, Visit Britain survey reveals.
- Newcastle fans need to get behind Jak Alnwick - a mistake doesn't make him a bad player; Columnist Pavel Srnicek says he does not like pundits talking about goalkeepers, and wishes Jak Alnwick all the best for the Tyne-Wear derby.
- We Stand United: Newcastle launch video ahead of Tyne-Wear derby; Newcastle United have a released a video entitled 'We Stand United' ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland.
- Man in critical condition after being found with serious head injuries in a Sunderland street; Police believe the 54-year-old man may have fallen, he was taken to the RVI where he remains in a critical condition.
- Sunday Sun review of the year: A look back at the big stories making the headlines in the first half of 2014; Today we look back at what was hitting the Sunday Sun headlines in the North during the first half of 2014.
- Newcastle vs Sunderland key battles: Can Seb Larsson stop former teammate Jack Colback? In another key battle we look at the midfield engine room and the scrap between Seb Larsson and Jack Colback ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby; In another key battle we look at the midfield engine room and the scrap between Seb Larsson and Jack Colback ahead of the Tyne-Wear derby.
- Meet Butler - the Sunderland Labrador that is smarter than you average dog; The specially trained Sunderland pet has become Tara Johnson's best friend - and even helps with her washing.