Durham OnAir

Romaldkirk, in Teesdale, County Durham, often described as “picture-postcard” is continuing to attract attention from visitors.

A drug driver who gave a false name to police when they pulled him over in Coxhoe has narrowly walked free from court.

Durham County Council has received a number of planning applications, including proposals for agricultural buildings, residential developments, home improvements, and the demolition of existing structures. Below is a summary of applications submitted to the council.

The Melanoma-Me Foundation in Chester-le-Street has received a £1,500 grant through Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme to support its cancer awareness work.

A County Durham youth club is offering new opportunities for young people and helping to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, is calling on the public to prepare for a bumper summer of butterflies. This year, alongside its hugely popular Big Butterfly Count, the charity is launching something brand new - a vote to discover Britain’s Favourite Butterfly!

A Durham fostering agency is celebrating its foster carers' dedication ahead of Mother’s Day with ‘Every Parent Day’. Swiis Foster Care is recognising the invaluable contribution of foster carers who provide safe, loving homes to children and young people, marking the occasion with a celebration coffee morning and presentation of gifts.

Durham is set to swing as a major new jazz festival is announced for the city. The inaugural Durham Jazz Festival will take place from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, transforming venues across the city with a vibrant programme featuring top-flight artists from the world of jazz.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, award winning actress Sheridan Smith, accompanied by her fellow cast and crew of the dark psychological comedy, Woman In Mind, came together for a special Q&A event at Sunderland Empire to raise money for local women’s charity, Wearside Women In Need.

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.

Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral.

Darlington are hoping that a least one of their injured players will return ahead of their crucial home game against Leamington today.

Regis Le Bris admits Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor has “struggled” to adapt to life in the Premier League

Newcastle United need their full attention on taking on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - despite Barcelona and Sunderland games coming up.

Sunderland AFC players will wear special one-off warm-up shirts ahead of their home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light to support their official charity, the Foundation of Light.