Durham OnAir

Poplar Tree Garden Centre and Brambles Coffee Shop, on Hall Lane, Shincliffe, has been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after it said it was targeted by thieves over the weekend.

A Newton Aycliffe man has been jailed for making threats to his sister and “promising” to kill her son.

The latest plans include moving the chimney, with locals warning this could bring emissions closer to homes near the former Castle Eden Brewery site.

More than 1,000 fires have been started across County Durham and Darlington in the last six months.

A man has admitted possessing class A drugs with the intention of supplying them to others on two different occasions this year.

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!

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK for the first time. The tour will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 September 2027.

Residents, colleagues and visitors at St Margaret's Care Home in County Durham enjoyed a fantastic day of World Cup-themed fun as Care Home Open Week continued with an afternoon filled with laughter, teamwork and community spirit.

ROYO are delighted to announce that beloved dancer, Strictly Come Dancing host and star of the West End smash-hit musical Kinky Boots, JOHANNES RADEBE will tour the UK from 1 April – 13 June 2027 with a performance at Sunderland Empire for one night only on Sunday 23 May 2027.

Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.

It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket.

Middlesbrough are working to try and sign Hull City attacker Kyle Joseph, as Boro look to freshen up their forward line this summer

Everything we know about Granit Xhaka's situation and Sunderland future after the Chelsea transfer bombshell

Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa believes he's showing at the World Cup that he still has an awful lot to offer Newcastle United after a nightmare first season on Tyneside