Nigel Farage launched Reform UK's local elections campaign in Sunderland, framing the 7 May vote as a referendum on Keir Starmer's Labour government, with around 5,000 council seats up for grabs across England.
Sunderland stunned Newcastle 2-1 at St James' Park to complete the league double for the first time since 2014-15, extending the Magpies' winless derby run to 11 matches.
The Tyne-Wear derby at St James' Park became the first Premier League match halted under the on-field anti-discrimination protocol after reported racism towards Sunderland's Geertruida. Sunderland won 2-1 with a dramatic 90th-minute goal from Brian Brobbey.
