Durham OnAir

Scoop Music Festival had been scheduled to take place in Lanchester from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, but has been cancelled.

The family of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell have branded the justice system "a disgusting joke" after discovering that the youngster's mum could be released from prison early.

Plans to build 22 affordable homes on the site of a demolished housing estate are set to be approved.

A Chinese company could face investigation if it goes into administration after shutting an independent school in County Durham.

A drunken Stanley thug who violently attacked the mother of his young child has been locked up after he punched her up to 30 times.

Young musicians from a County Durham primary school have been showing off their talents at the official opening of their own dedicated steel band room. West Rainton Primary School set up a steel band three years ago to give pupils the chance to learn a new musical instrument and enjoy making music together.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are excited to today reveal villainous casting for The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook taking flight for Christmas 2026. Turning to the dark side and sailing the high seas is Miss Rory, reinvented as the swashbuckling, sword-sharp Captain Rorina Hook from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

The master illusionist returns to the north east from 7th-11th July with a run at the Stockton Globe. In this interview Derren lets us know what audiences can expect from his latest show "Only Human".

The lead cast and full creative team have been announced for the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical. Faye Brookes will star as Tess Richarde, the Burlesque club owner portrayed by the legendary Cher in Stephen Antin’s Golden Globe winning, Best Picture nominated 2010 film.

The home secretary is expected to set out on Monday how she plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act.

Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely.

The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.

The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton.

Middlesbrough are on the verge of completing the signing of Kyle Joseph after renegotiating with Hull City and coming to an agreement with the Tigers

Bruno Guimaraes' camp are indicating that the the Newcastle United midfielder has expressed a desire to join Arsenal

Newcastle United have confirmed their final pre-season fixtures as part of next month’s Visit Malta Weekender at St James’ Park

Granit Xhaka has confirmed he will be remaining with Sunderland this summer rather than moving to Chelsea