Durham OnAir

Villages in County Durham that are 'urgently in need of investment' could benefit from government help and funding.

A prison visitor has denied attempting to pass over prohibited drugs to an inmate he was seeing at HMP Durham.

A man woken from sleep by friends seeking a lift home from a night out regretted his decision to agree to their request, a court heard.

PUPILS from a North East education trust have been broadening their horizons by making the most of a Government-backed international learning scheme.

Everflow, a utilities company based in Peterlee, County Durham, has launched a new waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) disposal service for businesses.

The owner of an empty office block in Peterlee has been ordered to pay a £48,000 fine after nine people were found sleeping inside the building during a fire safety check. Tarlochan Singh, 48, from Cryfield Grange Road, Coventry, was the Director of 5th Capital Limited, the owner of Ridgemount House on Bede Way, Peterlee, when concerns were raised with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) that people were sleeping inside the “derelict” building.

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the iconic film, The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh will present a major national tour of The Full Monty. The production will visit Sunderland Empire from Monday 17 – Saturday 22 May 2027. Star casting to be announced.

A new nature reserve is set to be created on the site of a former County Durham surface mine after regional employer Banks Mining agreed the donation of the land and funds for its long-term management with Durham Wildlife Trust.

Following four sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe and performances all across the world, Mythos: Ragnarök will finally tour the UK in 2026 - including shows at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. This innovative theatrical experience is the only show of its kind in the world, combining the comedy and grandeur of Norse mythology with the fast-paced plot of theatre and the high- octane spectacle of professional wrestling!

It comes after Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed he gave information to the force suggesting the peer could be a flight risk.

Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape.

It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.

Lilia Valutyte, 9, was playing outside a shop in Boston when she was stabbed by Deividas Skebas.

Elliot Anderson insists he is only focusing on his football amid mounting talk linking the Nottingham Forest midfielder with a move to Newcastle United

How Eddie Howe will approach rest of season - and his Newcastle United message ahead of Friday's Champions League draw

Leo Shahar was thrilled to make Newcastle United debut in Champions League win over Qarabag – and has been supported by Kieran Trippier

Steve Watson is delighted with Darlington’s efforts in last four days – but is confident there is more to come from his side, especially in front of goal