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.

Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

An urgent appeal has been issued by police to find out who the man is and how and where he died.

The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.

Anthony Gordon scored a first-half winner as Newcastle United claimed a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Sunderland injury latest after the defeat to Brighton and ahead of the derby at Newcastle

Darlington got their playoff bid back on track with Cedric Main atoning for a penalty miss by becoming the match-winner.

Kim Hellberg criticises referee Stephen Martin’s decision to play seven minutes of second-half stoppage time in Middlesbrough draw with Bristol City