Durham OnAir

A Consett man failed to declare he had registered on three dating sites landed himself in court after breaching a court order eight days after it was imposed.

Scott Andrew Shevill, of Hilltop View in Langley Park, Durham, has been banned from driving for a week after speeding in a Land Rover on the A690 near Carrville Interchange at West Rainton.

Owned by the same family for over 30 years, during which time they have carefully maintained and improved it, Kimblesworth Grange Farm is a unique home that combines period character, modern enhancements and an exceptional rural setting in one extraordinary package.

An Esh Winning motorist has been banned from driving after he failed to turn up at court.

Levy Rowell, a County Durham man serving a prison sentence for rape, has been given an additional 10-week sentence after being convicted at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court for sending grossly offensive electronic messages

Young children are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to pre-birth, according to a new study.

Over half (54%) of people in the North East oppose the Government’s proposed holiday tax, according to a major new poll of over 10,000 adults across Great Britain, commissioned by UKHospitality.

New casting is announced for the multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical which will be welcomed by Sunderland Empire from Friday 5 – Saturday 27 June as part of its first ever world tour.

English Touring Opera (ETO), the nation’s leading touring opera company, bring two brand-new productions to Gala Theatre Durham in May 2026. Featuring the company’s first ever production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s fizzing comedy The Gondoliers and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci in a new English translation, ETO also bring a new opera for children, Ada and the Code Crusaders, to schools in Durham.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.

How Sunderland's players rated in the 3-1 win at Everton in the Premier League

Sunderland battled back from behind to win 3-1 at Everton and could now be on the verge of qualifying for Europe

Kieran Trippier will make a final St James' Park appearance after being named in Newcastle United's starting line-up against West Ham

The latest on Spygate as Hull City's owner reveals his message to his players and Southampton and Middlesbrough prepare for a decisive 48 hours