A record 1,500 people have signed up for the race from South Shields to Sunderland A pier to pier race, which bans people from using roads or footpaths, has sold out in record time. More than ...

At 5.42pm, they were summoned to a report of a woman in the sea at South Shields Pier. An SSVLB statement said: "As the first team member arrived, they were being held onto by members of the public.

The Seadogs have lost twice in four days at home and are looking for better lucky away at South Shields on Saturday.