Durham OnAir

A self-confessed paedophile was involved in online exchanges in which he tried to arrange the potential rape of a child with what he thought was a teacher.

A County Durham man who forcibly stripped a woman and offered her to a friend for sex has been jailed for a total of 75 months.

New pictures have revealed the scale of progress at Bishop Auckland’s £28.9 million leisure centre and library complex, with Durham County Council saying the development remains on track to open in 2027.

Rachael Lythe, 32, of no fixed abode in Brandon, County Durham, has been jailed for 36 weeks after admitting assault causing actual bodily harm and breaching court orders.

A County Durham play area repeatedly targeted by vandals has been hit again and could be forced to close after two litter bins were set alight.

One of the North-East’s most celebrated festivals has received a £30,000 grant to create and deliver a brand-new theatrical experience for audiences in Tees Valley and County Durham.

Nearly 50 local singers gathered above the town yesterday (Friday 7 August) for a special performance marking the opening evening of this year’s Saltburn Folk Festival.

Durham OnAir and Spennymoor Town FC have today announced the extension of their media partnership, ensuring fans can continue to enjoy live broadcast commentary of the majority of home and away matches across the National League North and FA Cup for the 2026/27 season.

The site manager in charge at Bellway’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street has been rewarded for his dedication to building quality homes for their customers.

The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".

Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.

The Government will meet to discuss this summer's record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.

A leaked internal review warns of concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.

Matthias Jaissle has admitted that avoiding a touchline ban could be one of his biggest challenges as he prepares to lead Newcastle United in the Premier League next season

Matthias Jaissle discusses Nick Woltemade after the forward's challenging first season at Newcastle United

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Sunderland defender Leo Hjelde has completed his move to Belgian side KV Mechelen