Durham OnAir

The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to "stop the emotional turmoil".

Sixty homes have been evacuated as the bomb squad investigates a "suspicious package" in County Durham.

A couple has been banned for life from keeping animals after a case of extreme neglect which left nine pets dead.

A cordon is currently in place on Robert Terrace in Shield Row, Stanley as investigations into a suspicious package are ongoing.

A man has appeared in court charged with GBH after a woman was stabbed on a "quiet" County Durham street.

One of the North-East’s most celebrated festivals has received a £30,000 grant to create and deliver a brand-new theatrical experience for audiences in Tees Valley and County Durham.

Nearly 50 local singers gathered above the town yesterday (Friday 7 August) for a special performance marking the opening evening of this year’s Saltburn Folk Festival.

Durham OnAir and Spennymoor Town FC have today announced the extension of their media partnership, ensuring fans can continue to enjoy live broadcast commentary of the majority of home and away matches across the National League North and FA Cup for the 2026/27 season.

The site manager in charge at Bellway’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street has been rewarded for his dedication to building quality homes for their customers.

Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.

Summer's record-breaking streak continues as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.

Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.

Inside Matthias Jaissle's first Newcastle United press conference at St James' Park

Sunderland defender Leo Hjelde has completed his move to Belgian side KV Mechelen

Middlesbrough's Under-21s demolished Hartlepool United 10-0 in their opening group game of the National League Cup

Anthony Patterson has completed his move from Sunderland to Championship club Wrexham