Durham OnAir

A man has changed pleas and admitted responsibility for a serious injury road accident caused by his dangerous driving prior to a head on collision.

Consett drink driver Gemma Streeter has been banned from the roads after being caught behind the wheel at more than twice the legal alcohol limit.

An Annfield Plain family has been left “shaken” after armed police surrounded their home while a mum and her two young children were inside.

We will be bringing you all the latest updates about the scorching weather which will hit 32C today (August 13).

Durham County Council leader Andrew Husband writes in his latest Northern Echo column and tells how he is fighting back against HMOs

One of the North-East’s most celebrated festivals has received a £30,000 grant to create and deliver a brand-new theatrical experience for audiences in Tees Valley and County Durham.

Nearly 50 local singers gathered above the town yesterday (Friday 7 August) for a special performance marking the opening evening of this year’s Saltburn Folk Festival.

Durham OnAir and Spennymoor Town FC have today announced the extension of their media partnership, ensuring fans can continue to enjoy live broadcast commentary of the majority of home and away matches across the National League North and FA Cup for the 2026/27 season.

The site manager in charge at Bellway’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street has been rewarded for his dedication to building quality homes for their customers.

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.

NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

Kim Hellberg welcomes the 'different dynamic' in his attack as Middlesbrough push for more new signings

Matthias Jaissle is hoping Tino Livramento, Lewis Miley and Fabian Schar will all be back in training next week

Matthias Jaissle has admitted his Newcastle United side will “not be at their peak” for the season-opening home game against Liverpool

Matthias Jaissle suffered his first defeat as Newcastle United boss as the club’s pre-season preparations continued with a 3-1 defeat to Everton