Durham OnAir

A Ferryhill pet owner will have to wait to learn the fate of her Belgian Malinois after she admitted failing to control her dog.

The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have hailed a “historic and emotional moment” after their campaign petition hit 100,000 signatures.

An “immature” and “inadequate” man's efforts to covertly film a female colleague using a staff toilet were thwarted by her "presence of mind".

A special Snowdrop Walk will take place at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, in support of Child Bereavement UK - offering a reflective opportunity for people to remember loved ones.

The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.

For many of us, reading is a well-loved hobby, but one that often gets left behind when life gets busy. Surprisingly, as we spend time prioritising other things and our ‘to be read’ lists get bigger, we are missing out on major health benefits. Joanna Stanford, Lifestyle Manager at The Durhamgate care home, explains how reading for as little as six minutes a day can improve your wellbeing and why it should be encouraged at any age.

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are delighted to announce their 2026 Autumn / Winter tour of 31 dates across the UK, visiting some of the country’s most iconic venues, including London’s Royal Albert Hall, with a return to Stockton Globe in December.

Highlights Rural Touring Scheme is back with top quality arts performances in village halls and community venues across County Durham this Spring, with tickets going on sale on Monday 26 January.

Durham Restaurant Week is set to return at the end of January, serving up a tempting menu of cut-price deals to help diners banish the winter blues and give city centre businesses a welcome post-Christmas boost.

Deng Majek is told by the mother of victim Rhiannon Whyte that she hopes he never sees the outside world.

The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism.

There is major disruption on all rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction.

The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Middlesbrough will be doing all they can to sign an attacker before the transfer window closes on Monday evening

Regis Le Bris provides a Granit Xhaka Sunderland injury update

David Strelec will return to the Middlesbrough squad for the Championship home game with Norwich City

The latest on Middlesbrough's efforts to strengthen their forward line ahead of Monday's transfer deadline