Durham OnAir

The Home Office has lifted its temporary pause on procuring asylum accommodation in County Durham, saying additional bed spaces are now urgently needed.

A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order after an incident at Etherley Cricket Club, near Bishop Auckland.

A solar farm with more than 83,000 panels will be built on County Durham farmland.

A man aged 67 and of previous good character “could not have been closer” to losing his liberty for the first time over his collection of child sex abuse images.

A danger driver, thug and child predator were among the defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court, in July.

Since 1981, the world’s greatest half marathon has brought people together – from first timers to all timers and once in a lifetimers, from charities to fundraisers and costume wearers, from famous faces to world-beaters and true local legends.

The National Lottery are appealing to players across County Durham, as a £1 Million lottery prize remains unclaimed. A winning UK Millionaire Maker code from the March 13, 2026 draw was sold in the Hartlepool area, but nearly five months on, the millionaire has yet to show up. Time is ticking, as the winner only has until September 9th to claim the prize!

The Durham Fringe Festival 2026 is in full swing. We've put together our list of this years unmissiable shows from a festival that is quickly become a 'must attend' event in the Durham cultural calendar.

Families are being invited to discover a magical new side to Durham this summer as an enchanting LEGO® trail takes over the city's historic streets.

Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".

The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France.

Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on the mountain in the Rhondda Valley since Saturday.

More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published.

Middlesbrough are set for another major transfer boost, with the Championship club closing in on the permanent signing of Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek.

BRUNO Guimaraes' days as a Newcastle United player look to be coming to an end, with the captain closing in on the Arsenal move he craves.

Persistence has paid off for Middlesbrough, who have completed the signing of long-time target Max Arfsten

Matthias Jaissle's priorities at Newcastle United after he is unveiled as the club's new head coach