Durham OnAir

Durham County Council has issued a fresh warning today (Friday, August 21) reminding drivers that it does not accept parking payments through QR codes.

The sentencing of a Darlington driver who has previously admitted responsibility for a serious injury collision has been put back by a fortnight.

Arthur Addison, 39, of Grange Villa, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting carrying a large knife in a public place without lawful authority.

A teenager returned from Australia in time to collect her GCSE results after making sporting history as the youngest athlete ever selected to represent the UK at a prestigious international tetrathlon competition.

Spennymoor Leisure Centre pool has been forced to close after a faecal incident at the venue.

Students at New College Durham (NCD) are celebrating their GCSE results today, with staff praising their determination, resilience and hard work and reminding anyone disappointed by their grades that there is still a route forward.

Older people in a rural County Durham village will be able to enjoy more day trips, free activities and social events thanks to a £3,500 donation from EMG Solicitors.

The sights, sounds and stories of the North East will bloom to life this September as Ushaw's much-loved Flower Festival returns, transforming its magnificent historic buildings with spectacular floral displays inspired by the region's rich musical heritage.

Iconic Brit-Rock band Embrace celebrate their 30 th Anniversary with the publication of their first ever book.

The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, could potentially have to pay up to £25m more after losing their High Court privacy case.

The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

Sunderland have completed the signing of left-back Dayann Methalie, who has signed a long-term contract

Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign promising midfielder Jules Ahoka, with the 20-year-old set to arrive in the North East this weekend to undergo his medical and complete his move from Royal Antwerp

Matthias Jaissle is confident his new-look Newcastle team is heading in the right direction as he prepares to launch his Premier League career

The inside story of Middlesbrough's long and successful pursuit of 'magnificent' Ashley Phillips