Durham OnAir

A Horden cocaine dealer who splashed out on a luxury cars, holidays and dental and cosmetic work will spend a decade behind bars.

The centenary of a unique event in the coal mining history and heritage of the North East will be commemorated in a County Durham community later this month.

A wanted Newcastle man convicted of attempted rape after failing to appear for the final day of his trial has been rearrested.

The family of a young Newton Aycliffe man whose life was saved after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest are now campaigning for more defibrillators to be installed, as it could have been a 'different story for them'.

A brave Barnard Castle boy who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at just 12 has been announced as an ambassador for CarFest’s Do More Good Week.

Luke, 14, from Durham, has just been announced as an ambassador for CarFest’s annual Do More Good Week, a dedicated campaign shining a light on the real-life impact of funds raised through the festival.

Durham Markets is calling on knitters, crocheters, craft groups and community organisations across the region to take part in a major community project to mark Remembrance Day 2026. The ambitious initiative aims to create 12,600 handmade poppies – one for every soldier of the Durham Light Infantry who lost their lives during the World Wars.

Momentum is rapidly building on site at Kynren – The Storied Lands, as construction of the spectacular Lost Feather arena reaches a major new milestone ahead of its opening this July.

Visit County Durham has welcomed Patricia Yates, Chief Executive Officer of VisitBritain/VisitEngland, to the destination, showcasing the county’s thriving visitor offer and the strength of the sector.

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.

An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

Peter Schmeichel has told Manchester United they should try and sign Sunderland's Granit Xhaka this summer

Kim Hellberg expects both Middlesbrough and Southampton to adopt a positive front-foot approach in their play-off semi-final

Eddie Howe wants to keep Will Osula at Newcastle United beyond this summer, having been delighted with the striker’s rate of progress

Middlesbrough v Southampton Championship semi-final play-offs - Key talking points ahead of first leg at the Riverside