Durham OnAir

A man issued with a sexual risk order was brought before a judge for attempting to contact a child more than 500 times from prison.

Almost a month on from the Westminster Hall debate on Maya’s Law, artwork created by County Durham schoolchildren continues to highlight the campaign.

A violent Consett crack addict who robbed takeaway customers of cash after threatening to torch a car has been back in court.

The lynchpin of an international drug smuggling ring who benefited almost £5m from importing cannabis into the North East has been ordered to pay back £1.

A County Durham care home resident Mary Patricia Bennet, known as Pat, has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and more than 100 birthday cards.

Luke, 14, from Durham, has just been announced as an ambassador for CarFest’s annual Do More Good Week, a dedicated campaign shining a light on the real-life impact of funds raised through the festival.

Durham Markets is calling on knitters, crocheters, craft groups and community organisations across the region to take part in a major community project to mark Remembrance Day 2026. The ambitious initiative aims to create 12,600 handmade poppies – one for every soldier of the Durham Light Infantry who lost their lives during the World Wars.

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.

Durham Cricket has signed up County Durham-based property and mining firm the Banks Group as its new principal partner in an agreement which also includes the naming rights to the Riverside ground.

A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.

The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.

The move comes after a series of arson attacks at Jewish sites, as well as a double stabbing.

Jordan Linden stood down as leader of North Lanarkshire Council in 2022 after the allegations emerged.

We're giving away a pair of tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Manchester United at the Stadium of Light

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert looks ahead to the Championship play-off clash against Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's star player Hayden Hackney might miss the play-offs.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris is impressed with Chemsdine Talbi's attitude in his first season on Wearside