Durham OnAir

A speeding teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a head on County Durham crash has narrowly avoided jail.

A man in his 20s has been arrested following a suspected arson in Newton Aycliffe.

A woman says she is living in "utter fear" after a car smashed into her home for the third time in six years leaving her convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.

A teenager refused to provide a blood sample after claiming police had treated him unfairly when they stopped him, a court heard.

An inmate squirted a mix of urine and faeces at a prison officer escorting another prisoner in a jail’s segregation unit at HMP Frankland

A MAJOR Stadium of Light fundraiser aims to help "fast-track" Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping.

Northumbrian Water is thanking customers for their continued efforts to save water and is encouraging everyone to keep using water wisely as reservoir levels across the region remain below average following a dry September.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is saying a fond farewell to one of its well-known station managers as he retires this week after spending more than three decades working on the railway.

STACK, which were due to open a Durham City branch in the old M&S unit on Silver Street, have shelved plans for the venue. The cancellation comes after years of delays.

Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.

The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.

Our predicted Sunderland starting XI for the Europa League tie at Torreense on Thursday night

Luke O'Nien can’t wait to see the red-and-white takeover of Leiria as Sunderland face Torreense in the Europa League

COURSE specialist Hurstwood is aiming for his sixth Redcar win as the seaside track stages its penultimate fixture of the season on Friday.

Grangetown Amateur Boxing Club opens a community gym extension with FROG, offering affordable boxing, fitness sessions and activities to tackle health gaps.