Durham OnAir

Kerry Anne Pickersgill and her daughter Ellie Newby have been sentenced for neglect of over 40 horses and dogs.

A County Durham teenager is facing trial over a series of child sex and indecent image offences.

The former finance director of a County Durham weekly newspaper has appeared in court accused of a four-year fraud, in abuse of his position of trust.

Lumberjaxe, Bake Off champion Jasmine Mitchell and presenter Briony May Williams have been added to the Bishop Auckland Food Festival line-up.

Gary Lawson, 62, of Crook, has been named the UK’s first-ever Gritter Driver of the Year.

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.

The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire.

Ashley Warren, the first person to be prosecuted under XL bully laws, will be sentenced in April.

Police were called to an address in Porthcawl over concerns of the welfare of a woman in her 80s.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery at Little Eden Holiday Park.

Middlesbrough's Championship game at Blackburn has been moved after being selected for live TV coverage

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Seny Dieng is expected to join Sheffield Wednesday on an emergency loan move

Newcastle United and Sunderland's FA Cup fifth round ties will both be televised, with the date and kick-off times now confirmed.

Aji Alese has suffered a fresh injury setback early on in his time at Portsmouth after joining the Championship club on loan from Sunderland