Durham OnAir

A troubled young woman poured scolding water over her sleeping elderly neighbour who had shown her nothing but friendship and generosity, a court heard.

A man with "an absolutely appalling" driving record has received "another final chance" by way of a second successive suspended prison sentence.

Footpaths and a bridleway are set to be closed in County Durham for around two months for electricity supply works, according to a public notice.

Stephen Patterson from Chester-le-Street is marking five years of fundraising for Marie Curie, dressing as a daffodil in memory of his mum.

The Detective Dog stage show will visit Gala Durham as part of its UK tour, offering an accessible theatre experience for Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

A man from the North East is walking 62 miles from Saltburn Pier to Roker Pier, aiming to complete the journey within 62 hours, finishing at 20:20 on April 9th, which would have been his dad’s 62nd birthday.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Cherrie as Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

More bees and butterflies will soon be winging their way to Durham City thanks to a new project from a community charity which supports children with disabilities. The Sensory Place provides a range of activities, events and support for children with disabilities up to the age of 25, and works with around 200 families from across the region.

Durham Cricket has signed up County Durham-based property and mining firm the Banks Group as its new principal partner in an agreement which also includes the naming rights to the Riverside ground.

The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

The scheme, to fast-track cases and to cut the court backlog, is being expanded in England and Wales.

The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

Luke Ayling insists Middlesbrough aren't struggling to deal with the Championship promotion race pressure

Florent Ghisolfi has described Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka as the "perfect player"

A detailed assessment of the Championship promotion race as Middlesbrough, Ipswich, Millwall, Southampton and Hull chase second place

Kim Hellberg believes Fin Munroe offered an exciting glimpse of what he'll offer Middlesbrough in the future in what was a rare outing at Swansea earlier this week