Durham OnAir

House of Hair Newton Aycliffe make The Northern Echo's top ten finalist list for the best hairdresser competition.

Two women became caught up in a disturbance outside a County Durham pub, both assaulting the same female police officer.

Durham Amateur Rowing Club has received funding from the Northern Cancer Alliance as part of a £200,000 boost for community projects across the North East and North Cumbria.

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen hailed the force’s winter crackdown targeting shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, calling the campaign "hugely impressive."

All trains between Bishop Auckland and Shildon have been cancelled due to a cable theft last night. National Rail have confirmed.

Stargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.

National charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.

Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.

The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Sex offenders on trains are escaping justice because of serious issues with CCTV on the rail network - BBC investigation.

Kim Hellberg reflects on his first three months in charge of Middlesbrough

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have been linked with Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs

Sontje Hansen has made just one start for Middlesbrough under Kim Hellberg and barely featured in the last couple of months

Jacob Murphy discusses his role in Newcastle United's squad leadership group