Durham OnAir

When will the heatwave end after region hits 30°C on Bank Holiday Monday? Here's what the Met Office say about the weather in County Durham.

A sex offender who could not resist the "urge" to view pornography has been jailed for wiping his internet search history in breach of a court order.

Padel Tonic, will open on Monday, May 25 and will be based on the All Saints Industrial Estate in Shildon.

Richard While, 48, was found dead inside his cell at HMP Durham while on remand for allegedly attempting to wound with intent.

Built in approximately 1860 and believed to have originally served the village of Mickleton and its surrounding area as the local police house.

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.

This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.

Durham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.

The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.

Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage.

Lewis Miley has signed a new six-year contract with Newcastle United, committing his long-term future to St James' Park

What you need to know about Sunderland in the Europa League - when will they play and who could they be drawn with?

Ex-Middlesbrough midfielder Matt Crooks reflects on beating his former side at Wembley to secure promotion to the Premier League with Hull City

Regis Le Bris discusses what qualifying for the Europa League means for Sunderland