Durham OnAir

The A1(M) in County Durham is partially blocked due to reports of 'traffic problems' northbound from J60 A689 (Bradbury) to J61 A688 Tursdale Road (Bowburn).

Police have launched widespread searches in County Durham for two wanted men, Scott Ainslie, 51, and Arron Radford, 36.

Esh Winning sits five miles west of Durham City in the Deerness Valley, a former colliery village founded in the 1850s by the Pease family to serve a new mine on the Esh estate.

Complaints about the conduct of councillors in County Durham increased by more than 300% over the past year, according to a new report.

Durham County Council has backed new county-wide rules requiring planning permission for all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) from August.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are delighted to announce that 5 Milkshake! presenter, Olivia Birchenough, will be returning to Sunderland Empire this Christmas in The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook after a fabulous 2023 festive season starring in Beauty and the Beast. Olivia will be joining this magical tale as the enchanting Ethel Mermaid from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

Tomorrow night’s World Cup semi-final is, of course, bringing up memories of Mexico 86 and the ‘hand of God’... Peter Reid, who played in that match, and Sir Bobby Robson’s son, Mark, have been reflecting on it.

New College Durham is proud to support the ambitions of talented young racing driver Lloyd Palmer as he continues his journey through the highly competitive world of karting.

A member of staff renowned for his exceptional customer service, genuine warmth and dedication to visitors has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2026.

England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.

It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

Timothee Pembele has completed a permanent exit from Sunderland, joining French side Le Havre

Joe White has left Newcastle United to make a permanent move to League Two side Crewe Alexandra

Middlesbrough have made two signings so far this summer, with several more set to join in the weeks ahead

Sunderland are working on a deal to secure a permanent exit for Timothee Pembele