Football

Ryan Asplen, 19, was arrested at the game between Peterborough United and Cambridge United after making the gestures during the local derby.

A football fan from Stranraer says he had "20 stitches in the back of my head" after he was attacked with a nailed hammer by a gang of hooligans on match day.

The awards will be presented at the North East Football Writers’ Association annual dinner on 2 March.