Durham OnAir

Lauren Anne Watson, of Bridge Street, Bishop Auckland, was prosecuted by Durham County Council over litter deposited outside the same address.

A man who treated his partner “appallingly” by squeezing her neck until she was almost breathless has narrowly avoided immediate prison.

A motorist who was caught by a speed camera travelling at 80mph on the A66 in County Durham has been fined.

A banned driver gave police another man’s name when he was stopped because he feared a longer driving ban.

A young man was left unconscious and another injured after an early morning attack in a County Durham McDonald’s.

Vibe Dance Fitness, launched in Billingham in 2023, now brings inclusive, low-pressure weekly classes to Billingham, Middlesbrough and Yarm, led by founder Matt Campbell alongside his mum, Chris.

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd will begin a major tour of the UK in August 2027 touring through to 2028. Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke will make his debut in a National Theatre production playing Great Uncle Matthew and Fidolia.

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.

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".

This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.

High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.

Kim Hellberg discusses his Alfie Jones substitution against Norwich and the key Middlesbrough conversation he's had with his players

DARLINGTON are now firmly in the bottom two of the National League North table after another miserable defeat, this time going down 2-1 at Marine.

Analysis of Middlesbrough's 4-3 Championship win over Norwich City at the Riverside

Mikel Arteta was quick to praise Sunderland after his Arsenal side survived a physical barrage to win 2-0 at the Stadium of Light