Durham OnAir

Murderers and would-be killers were among the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court between April and June.

A man who exposed himself to a woman and tried to grab her in pub toilets has suffered “great personal ignominy” arising from the resulting court proceedings.

The Consett Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal delivered gifts to 560 children in Derwentside, supporting families in need with community donations.

A CCTV image of two men has been released by Peterlee Police following an assault at the town's bus station last month

This year marked a memorable milestone in rail history - the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) - let's take a look back.

While Kylie Minogue recently secured the official UK Christmas Number One with her hit ‘XMAS’, the North East has been busy casting its own tactical votes. Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham, has concluded its annual poll to find the region’s definitive festive favorite. After weeks of voting from listeners across the region from Wolsingham to Pelaw, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and Gateshead, the results are ready to be unveiled.

Singer Chris Rea, known for the festive hit 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died at the age of 74. His family said he died peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Christopher Anton Rea, the Middlesbrough-born blues-rock legend known for his soulful slide guitar and unmistakable husky baritone, has passed away at 74. From his start in music at age 22 to selling over 40 million albums, Rea’s journey was defined by a grit that mirrored the industrial landscape of his northern roots.

Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live and Sonia Friedman Productions are delighted to announce further casting for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, visiting Sunderland Empire from Monday 6 – Saturday 11 April 2026. Joining the previously announced Emily Lane as Cady Heron, Vivian Panka as Regina George, Sophie Pourret as Karen Smith, Georgie Buckland as Janis Sarkisian, Max Gill as Damian Hubbard, Karim Zeroual as Kevin Ganatra and Joshua Elmore as Mr Duvall, are Faye Tozer as Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George and Kiara Dario as Gretchen Wieners.

A life-sized, official LEGO® sculpture of everyone’s favourite bookworm, Matilda, is arriving at Fenwick Newcastle this December! Built in partnership with Sunderland Empire, the spectacular statue celebrates the North East arrival of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning West End production Matilda The Musical this February.

Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.

The cold snap is expected to have an impact on rail services, roads and ferries as people travel for New Year's events.

The disruption is now likely to last until the end of New Year's Eve, according to National Rail.

Tressa Burke, chief executive officer of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, says the situation facing disabled people in the UK is "simply intolerable".

Pep Guardiola previews Manchester City's New Year's Day game at Sunderland

Regis Le Bris updates on Sunderland team news ahead of the New Year's Day game against Manchester City

Newcastle United have recalled Antonio Cordero from his spell at KVC Westerlo and agreed an alternative loan deal with Spanish club Cadiz.

Middlesbrough have failed to score in their last three Championship outings