Durham OnAir

George Stafford, from Consett, who turns 100 this week is set to walk 1.5 miles to raise money for St Cuthbert's Hospice care in memory of his wife and daughter in law.

A convicted paedophile "put his job before a court order", putting him at risk of activation of a suspended prison sentence.

A man in his 30’s has been arrested after a rooftop standoff in Bishop Auckland.

A man desperate for money for drink and drugs carried out knifepoint robberies at the same petrol station shop twice in a week.

A County Durham family have paid tribute to a much-loved dad, grandad and great grandad who had a “great sense of humour” and dedicated his life to his hometown.

Students from New College Durham are playing a vital role in preserving one of the North East’s most iconic heritage attractions after completing a major restoration project for Beamish Museum.

A ‘rising star’ writer and mother-of-two from Crook in County Durham has been shortlisted for Britain’s most prestigious award for debut authors.

A football school which provides sporting opportunities for youngsters in rural County Durham has received a donation of much-needed equipment from local housebuilder Bellway.

New College Durham (NCD) has been praised by schools across County Durham after delivering an ambitious theatre outreach project designed to inspire the next generation of performers and creative professionals.

Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan says some passengers reported missing return or connecting flights home due to queues.

The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.

The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

Anthony Gordon has completed his move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year deal at the Nou Camp

Newcastle United are losing a good player with Anthony Gordon's exit to Barcelona - but certainly not an all-time great

Former Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier has agreed a two-year deal with Wolves in the Championship

North-East Team of the Season: Scott Wilson's selection features seven Sunderland players, two from Newcastle and two from Middlesbrough