Durham OnAir

A blue tent has been erected and a path taped off following an incident in Peterlee - with pictures showing officers guarding the scene.

A world-leading Durham University cosmologist behind one of the foremost theories for the evolution of the universe has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Police have closed a road near St Bede's RC Comprehensive School in Peterlee

A drunken teenager stabbed a vulnerable near neighbour while rummaging around his home probably looking for items to steal, a court heard.

Inspired by the memory of his mother and gran, Mark Solan has broken through the £2m mark with his cancer charity. PETER BARRON reports

The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.

Chester-le-EATS is back for its fifth anniversary celebrations, bringing even more for food and drink lovers to enjoy with the launch of brand-new masterclasses.

Pupils at Wynyard Church of England Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees have helped to name a new housing development taking shape in the village.

Students from New College Durham's Performing Arts programmes recently enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to London's world-famous West End, combining theatre history, industry insight, practical workshops and world-class performances.

The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces.

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years.

Protesters gathered at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.

The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.

Thomas Tuchel was appointed by the FA to be England boss because he was perceived to be a winner - can he deliver success at the World Cup?

Darragh Lenihan opens up and tells his Middlesbrough story after leaving the Riverside

Both Birmingham City and West Ham have been heavily linked with a move for Middlesbrough's head of football Kieran Scott

Competitors were out bright and breezy on the River Wear competing in the annual rowing festival in Durham this weekend.