Durham OnAir

A coked-up Shildon burglar who smashed his way into a Darlington couple's home was caught red-handed when the pair heard banging downstairs.

JT Lifestyle Homes has released new images of the first phase of robot-built homes in Thornley, County Durham.

A new initiative aimed at bringing communities closer to nature is progressing in Sunderland and County Durham.

A mum who took over a sandwich shop when her friend and colleague suddenly died is celebrating making the top ten of an Echo competition.

A Stanley mum has said endometriosis has “destroyed her from the inside out” as she calls on women's health conditions not to be treated as a "fad"

After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.

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.

The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs.

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

Forces are now approved to board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.

Four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set alight in north London on Monday.

Middlesbrough striker Tommy Conway is desperate to make the Scotland squad for this summer's World Cup after his recall by Steve Clarke

Lewis Hall is hoping he will have to miss a second summer of cricket as he chases his World Cup dream

The Muhammad Ali mantra that is guiding Kim Hellberg's man-management of his Middlesbrough squad

Chris Rigg, Regis Le Bris and Ronald Koeman all discuss Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey