Durham OnAir

Plans to close Bishop Auckland Hospital’s frailty ward and move services to Darlington have sparked anger from councillors, residents and the GMB union.

Balaclavas could be banned and seven County Durham towns slapped with anti-yob orders as the council discusses a crack down on anti-social behaviour.

A much-loved community centre has appealed for help from residents after a break-in left parts of the building damaged and forced it to close.

Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed, raped and held captive in a County Durham home, as four defendants face charges. Trial continues.

Thirteen ducks have been found dead in a pond in Pelton Fell, with the birds believed to have been shot with an airgun.

As Britain battles a national decline in reading, The Bee is challenging one of the assumptions at the heart of the debate: that working-class people simply don’t read. The literary magazine, published by New Writing North, argues that millions of working-class readers risk being overlooked because their reading habits do not always fit the conventional picture of book culture.

Meet the brand-new three-part harmony singing group, where three beautiful voices come together to create one unforgettable sound. They bring one of their very first shows to Darlington this month!

Rail passengers travelling this Christmas are being encouraged to plan ahead, as major engineering work will mean no trains can operate to or from Birmingham New Street between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 December 2026.

Work is starting on an £8.3m investment to protect and enhance the water quality in the River Skerne.

The former prince is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police after his homes were searched earlier this year.

The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.

Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"

Sunderland skipper Granit Xhaka has accepted a suspended fine from the Swiss authorities over his false Covid certificate

Brian Brobbey should be able to return to Sunderland duty in the next couple of weeks – but Dan Ballard is expected to be sidelined for at least a month

Middlesbrough and Wolves - who are both expected to compete for promotion this season - face off at the Riverside this weekend

Four key questions affecting Newcastle United as they prepare to return to action at Coventry City's CBS Arena after the international break