Durham OnAir

A hero Durham police officer has been reunited with a driver, 76, whose life he helped save after he suffered a cardiac arrest behind the wheel.

A County Durham pensioner has been left "incredibly frustrated" after having to endure a 20-mile, hour-long diversion while taking part in a charity cycle challenge.

A group of yobs hurled eggs at several cars in Newton Aycliffe last weekend - with police identifying several potential suspects.

The sentencing of a man for an assault in which the victim suffered serious head and brain injuries has been delayed for an updated medical report.

Two people have been arrested following an attack in Murton that left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

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.

Young people from across County Durham will be recognised for their achievements, resilience, and positive contributions to their communities at the Durham Area Youth Awards & Celebration Evening on Monday 6 July at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham.

Following an extensive global search, Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the national tour and limited West End season of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL are Noah Mannion (12 years old from Stockport), Rafferty Smale (12 years old from Leigh-on-Sea), Spencer Collins (13 years old from California) and William Gurney (12 years old from Berkshire).

A short documentary that tells the story of Durham City’s ice rink from its opening in 1940 to its closure in 1996 is now available to watch online!

An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.

As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

Boro Rangers say it is with "great regret" that their senior men's first team has reluctantly had to fold and withdraw from the Northern League

Tino Livramento is set to miss the start of pre-season training with Newcastle United after undergoing calf surgery

In an ideal world, Hull City wouldn't be selling Kyle Joseph.

Scott Wilson followed England through the World Cup group stages in the USA