Durham OnAir

A boozy Shildon thug "flipped" punching slapping and stamping on his girlfriend's head after returning home from a wedding.

A village hall that nearly closed two years ago could soon get a £200,000 makeover to secure its future for generations.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring proposals for tree works, home extensions, and changes to local buildings.

A new community café offering a unique "pay what you can" menu has opened its doors in Consett, ensuring people can access a hot meal regardless of their financial circumstances.

Sam Rushworth MP has accused London-based property owners of "land banking" empty buildings in Bishop Auckland.

County Durham has been named the best place in the North East to grow old, finishing ninth of the 294 districts ranked across England.

North-East crime writer Bobby Cussens has released Shotley Bridge Revenge, a gripping new crime thriller set entirely in the historic village of Shotley Bridge, County Durham.

The iconic Redhills Durham Miners Hall is now looking ahead to the future following extensive and meticulous restoration of the magnificent building to its former glory.

Tanfield Railway is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning a prestigious Gold award and being named Best in Class (Bus, Metro, and Railway Stations) at the annual Northumbria in Bloom awards ceremony, held on Wednesday at The Fed in Gateshead.

The club, which denies all wrongdoing, is accused of breaching the Premier League's financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.

Thousands are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police sold at least 161.

Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.

Darlington assistant manager Terry Mitchell is hoping Quakers can gain some momentum from last Saturday’s FA Cup win when they face promoted Hebburn at Blackwell Meadows today

County Durham's Special Olympics GB Teesdale swimmers won 17 medals at Scarborough Gala on September 20, including eight gold, six silver and three bronze medals.

Teesside racing champion, Gracie Mitchell, has been talking about breaking down barriers as she achieves motorsport success

What Thomas Tuchel must learn from England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina ahead of his side's return to action in the Nations League