Durham OnAir

A former serviceman is starting his second long prison sentence over his continuing "sexual preoccupation with young girls".

Andrew Luke, 53, of Bailey Rise, Peterlee, has been fined after admitting assault by beating a woman and using threatening or abusive behaviour during an incident in County Durham

Marc Moody, 28, of Sulgrave Road, Sunderland, has been given a suspended prison sentence and a 30-month driving ban after admitting three drug-driving offences on the A1(M) at Chester-le-Street while over the legal limits for cocaine, THC and benzoylecgonine

Tees Valley author Tracey Iceton and her barn owl Sparky will headline a Talks & Teas event at Lumley Castle in Chester-le-Street, featuring a book launch, author talk and live flying display celebrating the inspiration behind Sparky – My Barn Owl Story

Sherburn Primary School in County Durham has achieved the Platinum OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning award after transforming its outdoor play provision with support from housebuilder Taylor Wimpey North East.

Older people in a rural County Durham village will be able to enjoy more day trips, free activities and social events thanks to a £3,500 donation from EMG Solicitors.

The sights, sounds and stories of the North East will bloom to life this September as Ushaw's much-loved Flower Festival returns, transforming its magnificent historic buildings with spectacular floral displays inspired by the region's rich musical heritage.

Iconic Brit-Rock band Embrace celebrate their 30 th Anniversary with the publication of their first ever book.

Durham Book Festival’s 2026 line-up features some of the UK's most exciting writers, thinkers, performers and broadcasters exploring literature, politics, history, music, and poetry.

The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.

Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.

The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.

A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking

Sunderland and Toulouse remain in contact over Dayann Methalie after the left-back's move to the Stadium of Light stalled earlier this week

Tommy Conway opens up in an honest and revealing Middlesbrough interview

Thornaby FC Women are preparing for a historic homecoming this weekend and want everyone in the town to help them shine this season

England youth footballer Lottie Day has matched her success on the pitch with impressive GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite sporting career.