Durham OnAir

Staindrop, situated just six miles north-east of Barnard Castle along the A688, combines centuries of aristocratic heritage with village life.

Durham dangerous driver who went the wrong way round a roundabout before racing off at speeds of up to 106mph has walked free from court.

Using the latest TripAdvisor ratings and recent customer feedback, here’s how County Durham’s Wetherspoon pubs rank in 2026, from best to worst.

IN the 1950s, amateur football clubs in south west Durham had an iron grip on the FA Amateur Cup competition, so much so that Bishop Auckland appeared in six finals in the 1950s, winning three, Crook made two appearances, winning both, and Willington appeared in one in 1950 when they beat Bishop Auckland 4-0.

Frightened residents say their village has been thrown into turmoil after being blighted by groups of youths wreaking havoc.

Momentum is rapidly building on site at Kynren – The Storied Lands, as construction of the spectacular Lost Feather arena reaches a major new milestone ahead of its opening this July.

Visit County Durham has welcomed Patricia Yates, Chief Executive Officer of VisitBritain/VisitEngland, to the destination, showcasing the county’s thriving visitor offer and the strength of the sector.

Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, is offering visitors the rare opportunity to step onto the footplate and take control of one its industrial steam locomotives with the launch of its new Steam Driver Experiences.

Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ in London’s West End

Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before.

This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

A security incident is underway following the incident in the early hours of Sunday morning in the town outside Belfast.

Regis Le Bris will spend this week trying to get to the bottom of the defensive collapse that has seen Sunderland ship nine goals in their last two matches

Kim Hellberg's view on the attacking transformation that has turned things around for Middlesbrough in the last few games

IN the 1950s, amateur football clubs in south west Durham had an iron grip on the FA Amateur Cup competition, so much so that Bishop Auckland appeared in six finals in the 1950s, winning three, Crook made two appearances, winning both, and Willington appeared in one in 1950 when they beat Bishop Auckland 4-0.

Newcastle United suffered their fourth successive Premier League defeat as they went down 1-0 at Arsenal