Durham OnAir

A 19-year-old from Newton Aycliffe says she is facing the most devastating decision as her beloved dog battles a serious spinal condition.

An inquest has opened into the death of Shay Blayden teen who died after a concrete cylinder fell on his neck while he was at work on a housing development.

A Shildon paedophile caught with disgusting child abuse images has been jailed.

Police have reflected on a successful series of “strikes” as part of “robust action” to tackle suspected drug operations and activity.

A joiner expected to lose his job following a ban from the road after a drug driving conviction, a court was told.

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.

This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.

Durham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.

The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.

Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".

The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Michelle Sadio was caught in the crossfire as shots were fired at mourners outside a wake.

Live updates as Middlesbrough prepare for Play-off final and Southampton appeal Spygate verdict. Ticket and travel news for Wembley

Reaction to Wednesday night's confirmation that Southampton's appeal against play-off expulsion has been dismissed and Middlesbrough will play in the final

Middlesbrough's will play Hull City in the Championship play-off final after Southampton's appeal was dismissed by the League Arbitration Panel.

Hull City's owner has threatened to launch legal action against the EFL over the Spygate saga that has seen Middlesbrough handed a play-off final place