Durham OnAir

Richard Brooks, 54, was banned from driving and walked out of Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court and straight back behind the wheel.

Around 500 homes have been left without power in the DH7 postcode this morning. The power outage began at around 6.45am and is expected to carry on until 9am. We'll be bringing you live updates about the outage and information from Northern Powergrid.

A convicted rapist who repeatedly stabbed another Durham Prison inmate with a shank while waiting to be sentenced has been locked up for a further six years.

A man has been convicted of the rape of a woman after a retrial in the case at Durham Crown Court.

DRAGONS’ Den star Sara Davies has used her inspirational success story to urge pupils at a North East school to consider becoming entrepreneurs.

National charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.

Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.

Dalton Park, get ready, because today, McDonald’s, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and DCM, is hosting exclusive screenings of FRIENDS episodes on the big screen.

Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.

Juliette Bryant has called on the Palace to "act" on revelations about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.

The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.

The victims, aged 12 and 13, are in a stable condition in hospital after the stabbing at a school in north-west London.

Sunderland vs Liverpool Premier League team news

Malick Thiaw says Newcastle United’s players were aware of the importance of halting their recent poor run at Tottenham

Regis Le Bris has warned under-fire Arne Slot that his Sunderland side will make life extremely difficult for struggling champions Liverpool at the Stadium of Light tonight.

Regis Le Bris discusses new Sunderland signing Nilson Angulo ahead of the Premier League game against Liverpool