Durham OnAir

A "foolish" scaffolder carried out a dangerous overtake on the B1283 causing a crash which left a man with a broken back.

Labour is on course to hold 14 North East seats after a new poll gave the party its first national lead since March 2025, under Andy Burnham.

Bishop Auckland is set to be transformed by a touch of magic and creativity this summer.

Darlington and Durham MPs have been given government jobs as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham completes his appointments.

A brand-new Irish bar is coming to Bishop Auckland this summer.

An annual cycle ride for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, has taken on even greater significance following the sad news about Kevin Keegan. The Three Days for Bobby ride set off as usual from Sir Bobby’s statue at St James’ Park, but this year the fundraisers began the ride amid an array of tributes to another football legend lost to cancer.

Take a look at our reccomendations for what to get up to this weekend across County Durham and the North East From thisisdurham.com!

Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the stage production inspired by the hit film, Dirty Dancing, will once again come to life before audiences eyes as this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live show returns.

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).

The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".

The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

Some students said they are having to hide their Jewish identity, fearing physical and verbal abuse.

Harvey Barnes has committed his future to Newcastle United by signing a new long-term contract with the Magpies

Newcastle United have rejected an initial approach for Joe Willock from Turkish side Besiktas

Jon McLaughlin has signed a new one-year contract that will see him remain part of Middlesbrough’s goalkeeping unit throughout next season

Regis Le Bris has told Chelsea officials to forget about rekindling their interest in Sunderland skipper Granit Xhaka, insisting “the topic is now closed”