Durham OnAir

A County Durham motorcyclist who "lived and breathed racing" and was described as a "gentleman racer" on the bike circuit had seconds to avoid a fatal crash.

A tree surgeon clipped a pillar while turning his car around outside Durham Railway Station, a court heard.

Prisoners punched the air and cheered as the Government's second early-release phase began today.

A probe are probing an anti-social incident on a bus from Darlington and want to speak to anyone who may have seen two men with dogs get on board.

A person has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash at the Kinninvie Crossroads near Barnard Castle.

A MAJOR Stadium of Light fundraiser aims to help "fast-track" Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping.

Northumbrian Water is thanking customers for their continued efforts to save water and is encouraging everyone to keep using water wisely as reservoir levels across the region remain below average following a dry September.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is saying a fond farewell to one of its well-known station managers as he retires this week after spending more than three decades working on the railway.

STACK, which were due to open a Durham City branch in the old M&S unit on Silver Street, have shelved plans for the venue. The cancellation comes after years of delays.

Sir Ken McCallum says Russia, Iran and emerging threats from AI were increasing the risks to Britain.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after Saturday's incident.

The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.

Newcastle United are wrestling with the question of how to get the best out of their £51m summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo

Kim Hellberg explains why he thinks Tommy Conway is so well suited to playing on the left wing in his Middlesbrough side

Kim Hellberg believes Ashley Phillips has what it takes to reach the top - and thinks Middlesbrough can help him fulfil his vast potential

Newcastle United's returning players are still a couple of weeks away from being back to full fitness ahead of Saturday's home game with Aston Villa