Durham OnAir

Plans to close Bishop Auckland Hospital’s frailty ward and move services to Darlington have sparked anger from councillors, residents and the GMB union.

Balaclavas could be banned and seven County Durham towns slapped with anti-yob orders as the council discusses a crack down on anti-social behaviour.

A much-loved community centre has appealed for help from residents after a break-in left parts of the building damaged and forced it to close.

Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed, raped and held captive in a County Durham home, as four defendants face charges. Trial continues.

Thirteen ducks have been found dead in a pond in Pelton Fell, with the birds believed to have been shot with an airgun.

As Britain battles a national decline in reading, The Bee is challenging one of the assumptions at the heart of the debate: that working-class people simply don’t read. The literary magazine, published by New Writing North, argues that millions of working-class readers risk being overlooked because their reading habits do not always fit the conventional picture of book culture.

Meet the brand-new three-part harmony singing group, where three beautiful voices come together to create one unforgettable sound. They bring one of their very first shows to Darlington this month!

Rail passengers travelling this Christmas are being encouraged to plan ahead, as major engineering work will mean no trains can operate to or from Birmingham New Street between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 December 2026.

Work is starting on an £8.3m investment to protect and enhance the water quality in the River Skerne.

A criminal investigation into the former prince continues and police have retained material seized from his homes.

Police say they apprehended two Latvian men at about 02:00 BST while they were inside the perimeter.

Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.

The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".

Matthias Jaissle is relishing the return of Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton for Monday night’s Premier League clash with Coventry City

Kim Hellberg feels it is “time to move on” from Spygate scandal, having revealed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert phoned him to apologise

Sunderland skipper Granit Xhaka has accepted a suspended fine from the Swiss authorities over his false Covid certificate

Brian Brobbey should be able to return to Sunderland duty in the next couple of weeks – but Dan Ballard is expected to be sidelined for at least a month