Durham OnAir

Fresh plans have been put forward to transform the former Marks & Spencer building in Durham city centre into a hub for independent businesses.

Daniel Slack caused months of shoplifting and disorder in Bishop Auckland earlier this year.

Signs have gone up for a new Wickes store that is moving into the former Poundstretcher store in Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Six North East men, including Matthew Hurst and Daniel Grainger, jailed for domestic abuse, stalking and violent attacks on partners across County Durham.

Safety fears have been raised after vandalism, fires and smashed glass were reported at Meadowfield Leisure Centre, prompting extra police patrols and security measures.

Sir Bobby Robson’s youngest son, Mark, was recently invited to Langley Park Primary School to talk to the young pupils about his dad’s life and career. The County Durham school is a stone’s throw from the house where Sir Bobby grew up with four brothers and began playing football in a back lane

Musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia, the orchestra based at The Glasshouse in Gateshead, are coming to Cotherstone Village Hall, Co Durham on Thursday 22 October at 7.30pm as part of a new partnership with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme.

Running until Sunday 15 November 2026, the campaign to find the UK’s Grandparent of the Year invites members of the public to nominate a grandparent– or someone who has taken on the role of one – who has made an extraordinary difference to their lives or those around them.

Durham University's free family science festival, Celebrate Science, is back this October half term, returning to Locomotion in Shildon for two days of hands-on discovery, experimentation and family fun.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.

Lord Ricketts says more should be spent on improving the resilience of energy, transport, air traffic control and defence sites.

The first minister also used his SNP conference speech to announce plans for Scotland's bus network to be brought under public control.

Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.

Matthias Jaissle says he got the reaction he wanted from his Newcastle United side against Aston Villa, despite falling to a second successive defeat

Johan Manzambi scored the only goal of the game as Aston Villa clinched a 1-0 win over Newcastle at St James' Park

Kim Hellberg explained and defended his decision to rest Will Lankshear against Cardiff City

How Middlesbrough's players rated in the 2-2 draw with Cardiff City