A Sunderland ‘man’ will appear in court after posting a malicious communication on Twitter regarding John Alder and Liam Sweeney.

Newcastle United fans watch in disbelief as BT Sport stop coverage of tributes to Liam Sweeney and John Alder, to show adverts.

Sir Bobby Robson’s widow, Lady Elsie, has given heartfelt thanks to Sunderland and Newcastle fans who have raised over £23,000 in honour of John and Liam.

The families of John Alder and Liam Sweeney have agreed which two great north east charities should benefit from the money raised in their memory.

The families of John Alder and Liam Sweeney have released statements thanking fans and the general public for their support at the terrible time.

Sunderland fans & Newcastle Fans have come together in a magnificent effort, over £10,000 raised in under 24 hours in honour of John Alder and Liam Sweeney.

Sunderland fans have done Liam Sweeney, John Alder and the whole region proud as they react to the news of the tragic air crash.

Devastating news this morning that two Newcastle fans are amongst those who have tragically lost their lives in the air crash in Ukraine.