Durham OnAir

Constantin Popescu, 33, of Newton Aycliffe, has been banned from driving after admitting drink-driving with 109 microgrammes of alcohol in breath.

A milestone year for a much‑loved County Durham music festival has ended on a high note after a week of brass filling streets, squares and venues across the county.

A bid to create three children’s homes in the County Durham countryside has been opposed by the council despite local support.

A County Durham Irish pub will close its doors at the end of this week.

Kane Sams who hurled bricks and metal bars at police during a tense standoff in Newton Aycliffe has been jailed.

The 45-year-old has been reported missing from his home in Newton Aycliffe. Andrew was last seen at around 8pm yesterday evening (July 20).

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are delighted to announce that 5 Milkshake! presenter, Olivia Birchenough, will be returning to Sunderland Empire this Christmas in The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook after a fabulous 2023 festive season starring in Beauty and the Beast. Olivia will be joining this magical tale as the enchanting Ethel Mermaid from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

Tomorrow night’s World Cup semi-final is, of course, bringing up memories of Mexico 86 and the ‘hand of God’... Peter Reid, who played in that match, and Sir Bobby Robson’s son, Mark, have been reflecting on it.

New College Durham is proud to support the ambitions of talented young racing driver Lloyd Palmer as he continues his journey through the highly competitive world of karting.

Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded.

London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.

The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.

The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

Middlesbrough are putting the finishing touches to a deal for Will Lankshear after agreeing a fee with Tottenham for the striker

Florent Ghisolfi says Sunderland are "excited" by the potential of Timur Tutierov after the young winger signed a new contract with the Black Cats

Max Arfsten is a leading transfer target for Middlesbrough this summer

Kim Hellberg was delighted with teenage defender Jack Daley's performance in the pre-season friendly draw with Celtic at Parkhead