Durham OnAir

A Hunwick driver who was spotted driving erratically faces losing his licence after he failed to turn up at court.

A Middlesbrough driver has been banned from driving after he failed to turn up at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court.

A Murton drug-addict paid to deliver a stolen Mercedes was spotted driving erratically, having never passed his test.

A county councillor says he is “appalled” at a decision to rule out reducing the speed limit on a busy residential road.

Supporting local businesses, investing in street safety and travel, and setting up a children and young people’s fund will all form part of a £20 million plan to improve Spennymoor.

After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.

A Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.

Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce that Durham’s own Emma Lucia will lead the cast as Jenna in the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, when it plays the Sunderland Empire from 4 – 9 May 2026.

A hidden section of medieval wall painting has been uncovered by archaeologists at one of North East England’s iconic landmarks – giving clues to its grand past.

New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting.

The US president’s youngest son contacted officers when he was in the US to say his friend had been attacked in January 2025.

The sex attack carried out by Ahmad Mulakhil in Nuneaton in July last year led to protests.

Middlesbrough forward Sonny Finch has made his South Shields loan switch permanent

Bristol City have sacked Gerhard Struber and appointed Roy Hodgson as boss until the end of the season - with the decision potentially having implications for Middlesbrough duo Neto Borges and Delano Burgzorg

Darlington boss Steve Watson and assistant Terry Mitchell have signed new contracts at Darlington

Middlesbrough duo Alan Browne and David Strelec both suffered World Cup heartbreak on Thursday night