Durham OnAir

A CCTV police appeal in County Durham took an unexpected turn when people started comparing the man in the images with 'Elton John'.

A grieving Ferryhill best friend has paid a heartfelt tribute to her friend who 'lit up every room' after her tragic death aged 21.

A political row has erupted over fears a nature reserve overlooking Durham's UNESCO World Heritage Site could be considered for future housing development.

Police have shared the shocking footage of the moment they caught a driver more than four times over the drink-drive limit in Newton Aycliffe.

A paedophile who sexually abused a young boy hundreds of times over five years died while a prisoner at HMP Frankland, a watchdog report confirmed.

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.

Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.

A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.

A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say.

Newcastle United and Sunderland have both had Premier League fixtures rearranged after TV selections were confirmed

Finn Geragusian has committed his future to Sunderland and signed his first professional contract with the club in what is a huge boost for the Black Cats.

Middlesbrough are allowing Micah Hamilton to link up with other clubs on trial this summer in the hope the winger can earn a move and get his career back on track

Newcastle United are putting the finishing touches to the signing of teenage Ajax midfielder Sean Steur, who is set to sign a long-term contract at St James' Park