Durham OnAir

A postbox topper supporting the Maya's Law campaign has been created in Blackhill, Consett, County Durham

A man remains in denial over a four-year-old drink-fuelled domestic assault in which he repeatedly banged his partner’s head off a wall.

A County Durham teacher has described a chance encounter in the town centre — and the determination to support a loved one through terminal illness — sparked a "remarkable" weightloss journey that has seen her shed more than 10 stone.

Ramside Hall Hotel in County Durham will host a family-friendly Easter event featuring a live pantomime of The Penguins of Madagascar

Mother and daughter Kay and Jess Longstaff are marking 15 years working together at Mydentist St Andrews dental practice in Durham.

A Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.

Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce that Durham’s own Emma Lucia will lead the cast as Jenna in the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, when it plays the Sunderland Empire from 4 – 9 May 2026.

A hidden section of medieval wall painting has been uncovered by archaeologists at one of North East England’s iconic landmarks – giving clues to its grand past.

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals presents the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global sensation, CATS, across a major UK tour and is today delighted to confirm full dates for the forthcoming tour. The brand-new production of the multi-award-winning musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 January 2027.

Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.

Several papers are leading on a claim from Israel that Iran has developed missiles that could be capable of striking London.

The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.

Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

Kim Hellberg has defended his decision not to throw on either Kaly Sene or Cruz Ibeh in Middlesbrough’s goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers

Melker Ellborg is likely to again play for Sunderland against Newcastle with Robin Roefs unlikely to be available

Eddie Howe discusses Newcastle United pair Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa

Rob Moncur, 31, opened Bobby’s on Valley Street in Darlington yesterday, with memberships available for £30 a year