Durham OnAir

Teenage motorsport sensation Jack Thompson is preparing for the new season - which starts this week - after securing backing from a charity which helps young people with life-limiting conditions

A boozed-up trainee Durham Police officer kicked a bouncer before hitting him in the head after being thrown out of a bar.

An axe-throwing and rage room venue’s bid to serve alcohol has been approved despite concerns from the police.

A Bishop Auckland woman is set to undergo a 24‑hour “nail marathon” to raise vital funds for her nana, who was recently diagnosed with dementia.

The Durham Easter Egg Run returns on Easter Sunday, with hundreds of bikes setting off from Tesco Express at Dragonville to visit hospitals in County Durham and Darlington.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Cherrie as Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

More bees and butterflies will soon be winging their way to Durham City thanks to a new project from a community charity which supports children with disabilities. The Sensory Place provides a range of activities, events and support for children with disabilities up to the age of 25, and works with around 200 families from across the region.

After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.

A Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.

It comes as Mills released a statement saying he had "fully cooperated and responded" with the police investigation in 2018.

The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating.

David Strelec returns to Middlesbrough having scored twice for Slovakia during the international break

Teenage motorsport sensation Jack Thompson is preparing for the new season - which starts this week - after securing backing from a charity which helps young people with life-limiting conditions

Luke O'Nien hails Sunderland's 'unsung hero' who was the 'most important cog in the machine' on the way to winning promotion last season

Newcastle United have drawn up two different transfer strategies for the summer so they're ready to act regardless of whether they qualify for Europe or not