Durham OnAir

A 'mystery' surgeon operated on a breast cancer patient at a scandal-hit trust and ran a private clinic inside hospital grounds - but bosses have no record of him or the firm.

A teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a County Durham crash is set to be sentenced today (October 12).

Nominate County Durham and Darlington’s best curry house for The Northern Echo Best Curry House Award 2026. Nominations close Sunday, October 18.

An inmate started a fire in his prison cell while his cellmate slept, a court heard.

A Shildon first aid training company is celebrating after reaching 1,000 five-star reviews and marking 17 years in business. Help! First Aid Training, which now trains more than 2,500 learners a year, thanked customers and staff for their support.

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.

A war-time workhorse that helped to keep Tyneside’s industry moving for nearly two-decades is to be re-born for one weekend only.

Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.

The prime minister says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Kevin Danso insists Sunderland’s players have not lost their collective belief despite Saturday’s home defeat to Brighton

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle insists he is not concerned by Besiktas’ bullish statements about signing Joe Willock in January

CALLUM BRITTAIN regards leading Middlesbrough out for the club’s 150th Anniversary game as one of the highlights of his career, with the subsequent 1-0 win over Wolves ensuring the afternoon ended as successfully as it began.

Northallerton powerlifter Hollie Tobun wins Commonwealth silver for England in Canada, balancing family life with training and targeting British and world titles.