Council seats were up for grabs in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside on local election day this year and we've got all the results as they come in
Newcastle United could create headroom by trading a player like Callum Wilson this summer but the Magpies would face a dilemma in finding a replacement while also strengthening other areas
Newcastle United have made a big fitness call on two of their midfield