Durham OnAir

A 'mystery' surgeon operated on a breast cancer patient at a scandal-hit trust and ran a private clinic inside hospital grounds - but bosses have no record of him or the firm.

A teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a County Durham crash is set to be sentenced today (October 12).

Nominate County Durham and Darlington’s best curry house for The Northern Echo Best Curry House Award 2026. Nominations close Sunday, October 18.

Durham man Michael Boslem denies raping a man held at a Ushaw Moor house, while admitting stabbing and theft.

An inmate started a fire in his prison cell while his cellmate slept, a court heard.

A MAJOR Stadium of Light fundraiser aims to help "fast-track" Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping.

Northumbrian Water is thanking customers for their continued efforts to save water and is encouraging everyone to keep using water wisely as reservoir levels across the region remain below average following a dry September.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is saying a fond farewell to one of its well-known station managers as he retires this week after spending more than three decades working on the railway.

STACK, which were due to open a Durham City branch in the old M&S unit on Silver Street, have shelved plans for the venue. The cancellation comes after years of delays.

The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.

For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.

Matthias Jaissle claimed to have seen “signs of improvement” in his Newcastle United side despite their 4-1 defeat at Coventry City

Player Ratings from Newcastle United's 4-1 defeat at Coventry City as Bobby Thomas is the Man of the Match

Newcastle United suffered a second successive 4-1 away defeat as they were heavily beaten at Coventry City's CBS Arena

Will Osula and Dan Burn are back in the Newcastle United squad - but the pair find themselves on the substitutes' bench at Coventry City