Durham OnAir

A man woken from sleep by friends seeking a lift home from a night out regretted his decision to agree to their request, a court heard.

PUPILS from a North East education trust have been broadening their horizons by making the most of a Government-backed international learning scheme.

Plans for 156 homes previously refused by councillors have been recommended for approval after resubmission.

A Stanley driving instructor living with diabetes died in hospital due to a lack of insulin, an inquest heard.

Rodent droppings were found in the staff canteen of a Newton Aycliffe manufacturing firm during a one-star hygiene inspection.

A new nature reserve is set to be created on the site of a former County Durham surface mine after regional employer Banks Mining agreed the donation of the land and funds for its long-term management with Durham Wildlife Trust.

Following four sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe and performances all across the world, Mythos: Ragnarök will finally tour the UK in 2026 - including shows at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. This innovative theatrical experience is the only show of its kind in the world, combining the comedy and grandeur of Norse mythology with the fast-paced plot of theatre and the high- octane spectacle of professional wrestling!

A lucky youngster in County Durham or Darlington has the chance to win a ‘golden ticket’ to become a firefighter for the day in a rare fire service competition.

Devoted grandmother Janet Dinsdale from County Durham has been named the Great British Grandparent 2025, following an extensive nationwide search by Ambassador Cruise Line which received hundreds of entries from loved ones nominating a family member or friend for the prestigious title of Grandparent of the Year.

Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.

The peer's lawyers say there is no truth in the suggestion he was planning to leave the UK.

Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.

Joint operations were postponed after the main supplier suffered a critical incident at its plant.

Kim Hellberg insists his Middlesbrough players are not afraid of shooting – but accepts they have to rediscover their clinical touch in front of goal

Regis Le Bris is monitoring Granit Xhaka’s fitness levels – but admits it is still too early to know whether the Sunderland skipper will start at Bournemouth

Newcastle United have received some positive scan results on Jacob Ramsey’s hamstring injury

Kim Hellberg is hungry for more goals after Middlesbrough’s second successive draw at the Riverside Stadium inside four days against Leicester