Durham OnAir

A man wanted since 2024 has been tracked down and arrested by police officers in County Durham.

When will the heatwave end after region hits 30°C on Bank Holiday Monday? Here's what the Met Office say about the weather in County Durham.

A man who sexually assaulted a woman on board a Durham-bound train has been jailed following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

A sex offender who could not resist the "urge" to view pornography has been jailed for wiping his internet search history in breach of a court order.

The first Community Market of the year has been confirmed for Consett, with well-known additions Geordie Bangers and Grandpa's Fish Bar.

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.

This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.

Durham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.

The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.

It comes after the UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday when temperatures reached 19.4C.

The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.

Lewis Miley has signed a new six-year contract with Newcastle United, committing his long-term future to St James' Park

What you need to know about Sunderland in the Europa League - when will they play and who could they be drawn with?

Ex-Middlesbrough midfielder Matt Crooks reflects on beating his former side at Wembley to secure promotion to the Premier League with Hull City

Regis Le Bris discusses what qualifying for the Europa League means for Sunderland