Durham OnAir

Plans to close Bishop Auckland Hospital’s frailty ward and move services to Darlington have sparked anger from councillors, residents and the GMB union.

County Durham farming leaders and councillors mark Back British Farming Day, addressing rising costs, food security and support for rural communities.

A shoplifter thrown out of a convenience store by a member of the public pulled a knife and briefly chased him back inside.

Balaclavas could be banned and seven County Durham towns slapped with anti-yob orders as the council discusses a crack down on anti-social behaviour.

A three-year-long scaffolding saga which has engulfed Leadgate in Consett could soon reach a conclusion as a court order is set to be served by the council.

As Britain battles a national decline in reading, The Bee is challenging one of the assumptions at the heart of the debate: that working-class people simply don’t read. The literary magazine, published by New Writing North, argues that millions of working-class readers risk being overlooked because their reading habits do not always fit the conventional picture of book culture.

Meet the brand-new three-part harmony singing group, where three beautiful voices come together to create one unforgettable sound. They bring one of their very first shows to Darlington this month!

Rail passengers travelling this Christmas are being encouraged to plan ahead, as major engineering work will mean no trains can operate to or from Birmingham New Street between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 December 2026.

Work is starting on an £8.3m investment to protect and enhance the water quality in the River Skerne.

Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.

Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.

Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Jan-Aage Fjortoft's Middlesbrough memories - including the day he was unable to get into his own house because of Juninho

Tonda Eckert has escaped a ban for his part in the Spygate scandal because it was decided that Southampton had already been punished enough after being kicked out of the play-offs and hit with a points deduction

Beskitas are ready to make another approach for Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock in the January transfer window

Sunderland return to action this weekend against Brighton, kick-starting a busy and hugely important October