Durham OnAir

Darlington faces a fairly typical spring week, starting cool and bright with plenty of dry sunny spells before cloud, a freshening breeze and occasional showers slip in from midweek, while temperatures sit close to the seasonal average.

A valuation roadshow hosted by WeBuyVintage will visit St Mary’s Parish Hall in Barnard Castle, offering County Durham residents the chance to have antiques and collectibles assessed by BBC expert David Harper.

The bus company has confirmed its local buses will use Bishop Auckland Bus Station from Monday, May 11

Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (May 11).

A well-known vintage clothing brand across the North East has been named among the finalists in The Northern Echo’s Best Independent Retailer 2026.

Over half (54%) of people in the North East oppose the Government’s proposed holiday tax, according to a major new poll of over 10,000 adults across Great Britain, commissioned by UKHospitality.

New casting is announced for the multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical which will be welcomed by Sunderland Empire from Friday 5 – Saturday 27 June as part of its first ever world tour.

English Touring Opera (ETO), the nation’s leading touring opera company, bring two brand-new productions to Gala Theatre Durham in May 2026. Featuring the company’s first ever production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s fizzing comedy The Gondoliers and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci in a new English translation, ETO also bring a new opera for children, Ada and the Code Crusaders, to schools in Durham.

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.

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.

Duane Anthony is charged with five counts of attempted murder after the incident on Saturday.

Newcastle United's season has been wrecked by losing 27 points from winning positions - Eddie Howe's reaction and what he intends to do

Dael Fry admits he was brought to tears by the remarkable Riverside scenes that preceded Saturday’s play-off draw with Southampton

Regis Le Bris discusses Enzo Le Fee as the Sunderland star reacts to the transfer links with Liverpool

Eddie Howe expects midfielder Jacob Ramsey to be a big part of Newcastle United’s future