Durham OnAir

A County Durham motorist who gave false details to police when arrested on suspicion of drug driving continued to lie after having his fingerprints taken.

Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (Monday, May 18).

A heroin addict reluctantly agreed to try to sneak drugs into a prison on an inmate visit in a bid to reduce his debt to his dealer.

Sir Ian McKellen has officially opened a new theatre venue in Horden - now the permanent home of Ensemble ’84 a

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, how new legislation will give police and partners a range of new tools and powers enabling them to prevent crime earlier, protect individuals and communities, and deter offending and reoffending.

Young children are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to pre-birth, according to a new study.

Over half (54%) of people in the North East oppose the Government’s proposed holiday tax, according to a major new poll of over 10,000 adults across Great Britain, commissioned by UKHospitality.

New casting is announced for the multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical which will be welcomed by Sunderland Empire from Friday 5 – Saturday 27 June as part of its first ever world tour.

English Touring Opera (ETO), the nation’s leading touring opera company, bring two brand-new productions to Gala Theatre Durham in May 2026. Featuring the company’s first ever production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s fizzing comedy The Gondoliers and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci in a new English translation, ETO also bring a new opera for children, Ada and the Code Crusaders, to schools in Durham.

Smugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.

Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.

Another wave of industrial action is due to take place on London Underground from 12:00 on Tuesday.

England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Is Will Osula the long-term answer to Newcastle United's attacking issues - or will they still need to spend big money on a new striker this summer?

How Sunderland can qualify for Europe on final day against Chelsea - with spots in Europa League and Conference League still available

Regis Le Bris has a crucial message for his Sunderland players ahead of the final day European shootout against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light

Eddie Howe is hoping Sandro Tonali will be able to play in Newcastle United’s final game of the season at Fulham