Durham OnAir

Parents, former pupils and members of the public have described the closure of Durham High School as “a very sad day for all concerned” .

A Seaham man who turned up for a probation appointment instead of a court appearance had his case adjourned for a day.

A member of staff at Durham High School has paid an emotional tribute to colleagues and pupils after the historic independent school announced it will close.

A County Durham man had to have his leg amputated after his fractured ankle became infected - and he's now been paid £240,000.

Property investors looking to develop houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have been warned "Durham's probably not for you" ahead of stricter measures being introduced.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are excited to today reveal villainous casting for The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook taking flight for Christmas 2026. Turning to the dark side and sailing the high seas is Miss Rory, reinvented as the swashbuckling, sword-sharp Captain Rorina Hook from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

The master illusionist returns to the north east from 7th-11th July with a run at the Stockton Globe. In this interview Derren lets us know what audiences can expect from his latest show "Only Human".

The lead cast and full creative team have been announced for the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical. Faye Brookes will star as Tess Richarde, the Burlesque club owner portrayed by the legendary Cher in Stephen Antin’s Golden Globe winning, Best Picture nominated 2010 film.

Construction students with special educational needs enjoyed a rare first-hand experience of life on a building site during a visit to Bellway Durham’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street. The housebuilder hosted 13 sixth form students from Barbara Priestman Academy in Sunderland, a specialist school for children and young people with autism and complex learning difficulties.

It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.

Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.

The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Myles Peart-Harris

Three Middlesbrough games have been selected for live coverage in the first batch of chosen games

Reaction after Hayden Hackney completed his transfer from Middlesbrough to Everton

Newcastle United will take on Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly at St James' Park, with one more fixture to be announced as part of the VisitMalta Weekender in March.