Durham OnAir

A County Durham man who has pleaded guilty to his role in the violent disorder that caused chaos in a North East town centre will have to wait to be sentenced.

Traders and shoppers will be welcomed back to the Farmers & Indie Market in Middleton-in-Teesdale at the Middleton Mart on Saturday (February 28).

A convicted robber has had his sentence increased after he admitted spraying urine in the face of a prison officer at HMP Deerbolt.

House of Hair Newton Aycliffe make The Northern Echo's top ten finalist list for the best hairdresser competition.

A woman felt she was safe to drive despite having had a drink earlier in the evening when she went for petrol late at night, a court heard.

Stargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.

National charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.

Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.

The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.

Eddie Howe has made seven changes to his Newcastle United side for the Champions League second-leg game against Qarabag at St James' Park

Kim Hellberg reflects on his first three months in charge of Middlesbrough

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have been linked with Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs

Sontje Hansen has made just one start for Middlesbrough under Kim Hellberg and barely featured in the last couple of months