Durham OnAir

Donald Gates, 94, convicted of five child sexual abuse offences at Teesside Crown Court, will be sentenced on January 26 after falling ill during the hearing.

Durham firm launches Cabana Student Living with more than 450 student units, £1m St Andrews Chambers refurbishment and £12m Viaduct Residences development.

Shildon Social Club, formerly Old Shildon Working Men's club, reopened its doors on Shildon's Main Street in September after a dramatic transformation under its new owners.

County Durham charities could win £1,000 through Benefact Group’s Movement for Good 12 Days of Giving, as nominations open for its £240,000 Christmas giveaway.

An award-winning County Durham restaurant renowned for its South Asian cuisine is celebrating after being named the best in the region.

A Japanese-inspired clothing brand founded in Hartlepool is calling on North East creatives to enter its first design competition, which is free and open to anyone aged 16 and over.

"Write Hear! Write Now!" is coming to Barnard Castle, promising a celebration of creativity, storytelling and the written word. Organised by the Barnard Castle Writing Group, Write Hear! Write Now! will bring together writers, readers and aspiring authors for a day of workshops, live readings, lively discussion and the launch of a new book.

Bright Futures Ferryhill CIC, a local community interest company dedicated to uplifting and supporting residents, has announced that its popular Community Pantry is moving to a new, larger space within the Ferryhill Sport and Education Centre.

From a concert honouring mining communities to live poetry, film, jazz and a fresh take on a Christmas classic, Redhills Durham Miners Hall has an eclectic programme of events coming up this November, offering new reasons to discover one of the North East’s most important historic buildings.

The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

Dense fog is once again threatening travel disruption into Tuesday, as Elizabeth Rizzini explains.

The remains will be taken to Nagaland, where tribal leaders plan a joint memorial and burial.

Kim Hellberg had early-season 'worries' with Middlesbrough - but they have been successfully addressed in the first 15 matches of the season

Luke O'Nien says there has to be ‘collective responsibility’ for Sunderland’s disappointing start to the season

Dan Burn has been recalled to the England squad for the forthcoming Nations League double-header following Marc Guehi's injury withdrawal

Sunderland lifted themselves off the foot of the Premier League table as they beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Stadium of Light