Durham OnAir

Campaigners behind the Maya’s Law campaign hosted a fun-filled Pancake Party for local families at Creative Kitchen HQ in Consett.

A journey of just three miles that should take around 13 minutes is now taking close to an hour, according to a County Durham MP.

A suspected danger driver has been arrested after an incident on the A1(M) saw police officers injured and a force car damaged.

A driver was left "shaken" after a van crashed into a stationary car on the A689 near Sedgefield

Fresh uncertainty could surround the unopened BrewDog bar in Durham's troubled Milburngate site after the beer brand was put up for sale over the weekend.

Stargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.

National charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.

Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.

Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.

In Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.

The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says current plans to refurbish the Palace of Westminster are "out of control".

Darlington missed a chance to move into the National League North play-off places when they were beaten by a last-minute Hereford penalty

Joelinton is back in the squad for Newcastle United’s Champions League play-off opener against Qarabag

Qarabag boss Gurban Gurbanov has played down the chances of his side springing a Champions League surprise against Newcastle United

Analysis of Middlesbrough's 3-1 defeat at Coventry City and what happens next in the Championship promotion race