Durham OnAir

Teenage motorsport sensation Jack Thompson is preparing for the new season - which starts this week - after securing backing from a charity which helps young people with life-limiting conditions

A pair of illegal immigrants could be deported after a police raid uncovered a £280k cannabis farm at a former Bishop Auckland bank.

A boozed-up trainee Durham Police officer kicked a bouncer before hitting him in the head after being thrown out of a bar.

The £340 million expansion of a County Durham manufacturing and industrial site could support up to 3,000 jobs.

Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council have confirmed there will be no changes to bin collections this Easter weekend.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Cherrie as Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

More bees and butterflies will soon be winging their way to Durham City thanks to a new project from a community charity which supports children with disabilities. The Sensory Place provides a range of activities, events and support for children with disabilities up to the age of 25, and works with around 200 families from across the region.

After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.

A Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.

Robert Bush pleads guilty to charges relating to Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull.

Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.

Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.

Kim Hellberg discusses Millwall's ex-Middlesbrough striker Josh Coburn

Kim Hellberg updates on Middlesbrough's injury and team news ahead of the Championship clash against Millwall

Regis Le Bris wants to turn Sunderland into an established top half Premier League club, but says there's no guarantee progress will be linear for the Black Cats

Newcastle United's training ground is to be renamed The Knox after the Magpies signed what is described as a "transformative" commercial deal