Durham OnAir

A man left his partner in financial difficulty after continuing to demand money from her for drugs even as their 16-month relationship petered out, a court heard.

A County Durham woman has gone viral after sharing how a stranger appeared stunned when she changed a flat tyre herself in a Morrisons car park.

Six more people have been arrested after a man was shot in a suspected attempted murder in Gainford.

Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group has warned its vital patient transport service is at risk as it urgently appeals for more volunteer drivers.

A former Durham police officer assaulted his partner and subjected her to repeated domestic abuse, a misconduct panel has found.

To mark National Dog Day on Wednesday, 26th August, dog owners are being urged to stop judging a successful walk by the number of miles covered and give their dogs more time to follow their noses.

Following the sell-out success of last year's Jaws 50th Anniversary screening, Gala Durham is preparing to launch a major new cinema season, The Blockbuster Era: When Movies Became Events, opening with a special screening of Back To The Future on Saturday 5 September 2026.

Almost a third of adults in the North East (31%) don’t know that regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer, a YouGov poll commissioned by Bowel Cancer UK has found. *

Durham Jazz Festival is seeing strong demand ahead of its inaugural event this October, with its first show now sold out and several more performances approaching capacity.

BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

The BBC's Ed Thomas has visited Grangetown, an area which has been the focus of an investigation following the deadly A66 crash.

The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

Kim Hellberg is confident Morgan Whittaker will be a big success in the MLS, with the winger’s move to Colorado Rapids having finally been confirmed

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabate from Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi

Kim Hellberg was delighted with Tommy Conway’s substitute appearance at Burnley, but still does not think he is ready for a full 90 minutes

Regis Le Bris' verdict on Sunderland's transfer deadline day business