Durham OnAir

A man accused of 44 sexual offences involving children has appeared in court in Newton Aycliffe.

A Bishop Auckland bakery has been shortlisted for The Northern Echo’s Best Bakery award.

A “domineering” former soldier, said to have PTSD from his service days, took out his anger and frustration on his partner and her family, a court heard.

The Durham High School site has been put up for sale by administrators just weeks after the independent school's controversial closure.

A Newton Aycliffe man was prosecuted and ordered to pay more than £900 after failing to clear waste from his property.

TC Group welcomed 19 teams of clients, local businesses and partners to Consett Golf Club on Friday 4 September for its annual Charity Golf Day, raising £4,095 in support of Newcastle-based charity, Families In Care.

Following the success of last year's event, the North East Indie Book Fest returns on Saturday 3rd October, bringing together an incredible collection of independent authors for a day dedicated to books, reading, and celebrating the wealth of writing talent in the North East.

As thousands prepare to take part in this year's Great North Run, colleagues from North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) will be among those lining up at the start line, raising money for charities and causes that have made a difference to their lives.

Durham Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, marking a significant milestone in the Cathedral's Vision 2033 and its long-term commitment to pilgrimage, prayer and Christian faith exploration.

Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England.

The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and show people the help available in a crisis.

Paramedics attended alongside London Air Ambulance crews at 14:19 BST on Thursday.

Police say the arrests are not connected to incidents linked to Jewish and Iranian communities in London earlier this year.

Regis Le Bris admits it was a calculated gamble to throw Kevin Danso straight into Sunderland's starting line-up at Brentford

Newcastle United team news and injury latest ahead of the trip to face Leeds United

Matthias Jaissle is "in love" with what he's seen from Lewis Hall so far - and believes the England international will get even better for Newcastle United

SUNDERLAND have finally resolved Juan Riquelme Angulo’s visa and international registration situation, with the forward due to travel to England before the weekend.