Durham OnAir

The 'hero' dad who died trying to save his children in a tragic incident off the North East coast has been named as Wayne Taylor in a fundraiser online.

A County Durham teenager has been charged with a string of driving offences after anti-socially riding his scooter through Ferryhill.

Bishop Auckland’s struggling shopping centre is to be put up for sale just four years after it was bought in a bid to revive the town centre.

Rage It Out in Consett is closing for renovations.

Brandon Bampton, 22, of Shotton Colliery, has been banned from driving after admitting to driving without insurance on Slaters Lane in South Hetton.

Tomorrow night’s World Cup semi-final is, of course, bringing up memories of Mexico 86 and the ‘hand of God’... Peter Reid, who played in that match, and Sir Bobby Robson’s son, Mark, have been reflecting on it.

New College Durham is proud to support the ambitions of talented young racing driver Lloyd Palmer as he continues his journey through the highly competitive world of karting.

A member of staff renowned for his exceptional customer service, genuine warmth and dedication to visitors has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2026.

Young people who attend Durham Area Youth sessions across County Durham hosted their own celebration event that recognised their achievements, resilience, and positive contributions to their communities on Monday 6 July at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.

Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".

Dael Fry has opened up on his decision to leave Middlesbrough to join Birmingham City this summer

The Northern Echo has produced a special bookazine telling the story of Middlesbrough's 150 most iconic games to celebrate the club's 150th anniversary

Sunderland are putting the finishing touches to their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Thomas Meunier having arrived in the North East to undergo his medical with the Black Cats

Kim Hellberg reflects on his route to Middlesbrough and his first season at Boro in a sit-down interview with the Northern Echo during the pre-season trip to Portugal