
Durham News
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BMW driver who crashed into County Durham veteran admits causing his death
A man has changed his plea and admitted responsibility for the death of a forces’ veteran crossing a road.
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Primary school kids crowned North East champions in LEGO competition
Budding engineers from a County Durham primary school are celebrating after reaching for the stars in a LEGO competition.
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Darlington and County Durham set for chilly Saturday before wet and windy Sunday
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.
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Peterlee's Apollo Pavilion named one of 'most beautiful' buildings in country
Peterlee's Apollo Pavilion has been named one of the most beautiful brutalist buildings in the country.
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Application to demolish Durham kiln refused - even though it's already flattened
An application to demolish a historic Durham brick kiln has been refused - even though it has already been flattened.
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Forget social media, radio is the future of local connection.After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.
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Sunderland Chef to Represent the North East on BBC’s Great British MenuA 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.
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Local Durham actress to star in 'Waitress' Musical in SunderlandProducers 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.
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Medieval Painting discovered behind Durham Castle wallA 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.
National News
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'He would have been horrified' - error in drug warnings 'misled' familiesWarnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets.
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Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150pMotorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.
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Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers sayDemand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.
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Parents told under-5s should not be on screens more than an hour a dayNew government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.
North East Sport
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The Sunderland star who earned Granit Xhaka's respect & is a 'really good example'
How Chris Rigg earned the Sunderland respect of captain Granit Xhaka
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Cruz Ibeh 'difficulty' as Hellberg discusses 'next step' for Middlesbrough striker
Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg discusses teenage striker Cruz Ibeh
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Terry Mitchell hails Darlington's players as Quakers prepare for ultimate test
Darlington assistant manager Terry Mitchell has paid tribute to the players ahead of their fourth meeting this season with Fylde today
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The verdict from both camps as Sunderland Women and Newcastle Women prepare for derby
Sunderland Women and Newcastle Women face off in the Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light on Sunday
