Durham OnAir

Here some of the drug dealers and addict who have been taken off the streets and locked up at Teesside Crown Court.

A County Durham youth organisation is helping young people whip up healthy meals, supported by funding from a housing association.

The A66 has reopened following an overnight closure with drivers now able to pass between Brough and Bowes.

The town of Peterlee is one of the newest in County Durham, but who is Peter Lee, the man they named the town after?

A Wingate building housing a beauty salon has hit the market, being put up for sale for £172,950.

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.

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says "people at the extremes" had caused a lot of distress for young people.

Labour Together paid at least £30,000 to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a story about undeclared donations.

Analysis of Newcastle United's FA Cup victory at Aston Villa and the brilliance of Sandro Tonali

Eddie Howe reflected on the performance of the officials in Newcastle's win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup

Regis Le Bris has told Chris Rigg he will have opportunities to play between now and the end of the season, and has stressed the need for patience to the teenager

Sol Brynn has enjoyed a hugely impressive first season as Middlesbrough's No.1 goalkeeper