Durham OnAir

The application, submitted on behalf of Kepier Farm, relates to the Kepier Brick Kiln, just outside Durham City, which was demolished in July 2025.

A cache of improvised weapons was found in a search of the cell of a convicted killer at a North East prison.

Durham Wildlife Trust has reached the proud milestone of recruiting its 100th conservation trainee in 20 years. PETER BARRON reports

St John’s Hall, in Meadowfield near Durham, County Durham, has secured £3,820 from The National Lottery Community Fund.

An exceptional contemporary home set within about half an acre of grounds near Durham has come to market for £2m.

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.

After days of cloud and rain, the weekend starts sunny and cold with further snow and ice warnings as Simon King expalains

Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world, making history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina and securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter Games.

The Britons had been part of a group of five people accompanied by an instructor, skiing off-piste in Val d'Isère.

The previously unseen photo was shared with the caption "Happy Valentine's Day" along with a heart emoji.

Referee Chris Kavanagh admitted to Regis Le Bris that he'd made a mistake and should have awarded Sunderland a penalty for a foul on Brian Brobbey against Liverpool.

Kim Hellberg discusses the reaction to Middlesbrough's win over Sheffield United and looks ahead to the trip to Coventry

Five fantastic Darlington rugby players are striking a blow for 40-something sportswomen everywhere.

Regis Le Bris discusses his Sunderland team selection plan for the FA Cup fourth round tie at Oxford