Durham OnAir

County Durham drink-driver Amanda Harvey, 37, was banned for four years after crashing into a pole, fleeing and failing a breath test on January 25.

Durham School marked its chapel centenary on October 24 with the world premiere of Will Todd’s anthem based on First World War poet Noel Hodgson’s Before Action.

A County Durham artist has brought one of the most dramatic episodes of D-Day to canvas as part of a poignant tribute being displayed for Remembrance Week.

A Consett strongman has called for answers after claiming a rival who beat him to a world title should never have been allowed to compete in the novice category.

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why preventing crime (meaning fewer victims and safer communities) matters to her and how tackling the causes of offending, investing in neighbourhood policing and working with partners are essential to breaking the cycle of repeat crime.

Thursday 22 October saw a new generation of Billy Elliot’s take an educational trip to the original North East film locations of the acclaimed 2000 film, including Seaham and Easington Colliery, ahead of Billy Elliot The Musical’s launch in Wearside this November.

Bellway is organising events in County Durham to answer first-time buyers’ questions about a new Government homebuying scheme. Details of the Your First Home scheme – which will offer support to people trying to get onto the property ladder – are set to be announced in the Budget on Wednesday 28 October.

Volunteers at the historic Tanfield Railway have been awarded the Durham County Council Chairman’s Medal, the highest civic honour in County Durham.

Ahead of Halloween, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking achievements, is celebrating one of Britain's most unusual record holders, as Northumberland's famous Alnwick Poison Garden receives its official certificate for the most species of plant in a poison garden, with an extraordinary 97 toxic and narcotic species.

The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.

In her first major intervention since leaving the Treasury, Rachel Reeves says Brexit has made the UK "poorer, weaker and less secure".

King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Eleanor Aldred-Owen died after surgery because an abnormal scan was not flagged.

Charlton boss Nathan Jones praised Middlesbrough and their recruitment after his side lost 3-0 at the Riverside

Nordi Mukiele and Habib Diarra will both miss Sunderland’s Europa League game with Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday evening

Analysis of Middlesbrough's 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic in the Championship

Matthias Jaissle discusses Newcastle's hopes and aims for the season after their Carabao Cup defeat to Everton