The man accused of murdering grandmother Pamela Jackson, 55, of Chester-le-Street, County Durham, appeared before Newcastle Crown Court again today (Thursday, March 21). Adrian Muir, 50, of Calder Terrace, Halifax, West Yorkshire, was refused bail and remanded in custody until June 11 when a plea hearing will be held at the court. 

Mandela tribute: It will be Nelson Mandela Day at the Stadium of Light when Sunderland play Manchester United on Saturday March 30. The club will celebrate its new collaboration with the foundation launched by the former South African president with African music performances and one-off t- shirt that players will wear for the pre-game warm up.

Musical memories: Sing Live will perform Songs from the Shows- featuring favourites from productions such as The King and I, Phantom of the Opera and Starlight Express, at Newcastle City Hall on Sunday April 14 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15 (£9 for children under 16) and are available from the box office on 0191-277 8030.