Durham OnAir

A woman who was sexually assaulted by a care worker said she hopes he will understand some of the pain she has suffered now that he is behind bars.

Thunderstorms are set to hit parts of the North East and County Durham today as the region is under a yellow weather warning.

A devastated County Durham family say they have been left “at a total loss” after an arson attack destroyed four rare classic cars and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at their farmland.

A woman who lost her mum to suicide is running the Great North Run so ‘no other child has to feel what I felt’.

Paula Peacock, who owns Brown's Barbers on Front Street in Sedgefield, was just 15 years old when her grandad, Harold Brown, surprised her with a pair of hair clippers.

A short documentary that tells the story of Durham City’s ice rink from its opening in 1940 to its closure in 1996 is now available to watch online!

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK for the first time. The tour will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 September 2027.

Residents, colleagues and visitors at St Margaret's Care Home in County Durham enjoyed a fantastic day of World Cup-themed fun as Care Home Open Week continued with an afternoon filled with laughter, teamwork and community spirit.

ROYO are delighted to announce that beloved dancer, Strictly Come Dancing host and star of the West End smash-hit musical Kinky Boots, JOHANNES RADEBE will tour the UK from 1 April – 13 June 2027 with a performance at Sunderland Empire for one night only on Sunday 23 May 2027.

Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.

13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.

After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.

Graeme Murty says it has been an "absolute privilege" to work at Sunderland after his exit as under-21s boss was confirmed

Sunderland are strengthening their transfer operation behind the scenes with the appointment of experienced Matteo Serra

Florent Ghisolfi has outlined why he believes Régis Le Bris is an "incredible" fit for Sunderland

Sunderland stars are shining at the World Cup - which is again testament to the club's brilliant recruitment work in the last year