Durham OnAir

A Spennymoor driver who took police on a dangerous eight-minute pursuit when panicked when they tried to pull him over, a court heard.

A new salon is opening in Darlington after its owner won Best Hairdresser award two years in a row.

Burglars, banned bad drivers, rapists and other sex offenders, plus a cannabis farmer were among the defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court, in June.

Most visitors to this corner of County Durham head straight for the famous museum. But the village of Bowes, four miles west of Barnard Castle, has its own extraordinary story.

A cricket match had to be abandoned at Burnopfield Cricket Ground after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are excited to today reveal villainous casting for The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook taking flight for Christmas 2026. Turning to the dark side and sailing the high seas is Miss Rory, reinvented as the swashbuckling, sword-sharp Captain Rorina Hook from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

The master illusionist returns to the north east from 7th-11th July with a run at the Stockton Globe. In this interview Derren lets us know what audiences can expect from his latest show "Only Human".

The lead cast and full creative team have been announced for the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical. Faye Brookes will star as Tess Richarde, the Burlesque club owner portrayed by the legendary Cher in Stephen Antin’s Golden Globe winning, Best Picture nominated 2010 film.

Construction students with special educational needs enjoyed a rare first-hand experience of life on a building site during a visit to Bellway Durham’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street. The housebuilder hosted 13 sixth form students from Barbara Priestman Academy in Sunderland, a specialist school for children and young people with autism and complex learning difficulties.

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

Thomas Tuchel dismisses concerns over England's treatment in Mexico, saying it has been "nicer than I expected" and that home fans are "friendly and respectful".

James Murray says he felt "numb" after hearing from families affected by the scandal.

Eddie Howe is hoping Bazoumana Toure will offer Newcastle United “something different” after the Ivorian winger joined from Hoffenheim

Eliezer Mayenda has issued an emotional goodbye to Sunderland supporters ahead of completing a move to French top-flight side Rennes

Newcastle United transfer latest on Bazoumana Toure, Johan Manzambi, Lamine Camara and James Trafford ahead of expected busy week

A record 13,000 runners took part in the AJ Bell Great North 10K in Newcastle on Sunday. See our gallery here.