Durham OnAir

A prolific Stanley shoplifter has been given the chance to turn her life around after securing her first permanent home for several years.

Darlington can expect a predominantly dry and settled week ahead, starting on a cool note before steadily warming up. Temperatures rise from low teens to around 20C by Friday, with light winds and only a small risk of the odd shower.

More than 33,000 employees have benefited from a workplace wellbeing scheme improving health across County Durham.

A family festival celebrating Armed Forces Day will take place in Ferryhill, County Durham, at Dean Bank Recreation Park, organised by Ferryhill Town Council and AH Events Ltd.

Women’s rights campaigner Professor Helen Pankhurst called on North East businesses to accelerate gender equality during a speech at the North East Chamber of Commerce’s 1815 Lunch in Durham.

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.

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.

The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.

The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.

Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.

Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.

Eddie Howe wants to keep Will Osula at Newcastle United beyond this summer, having been delighted with the striker’s rate of progress

Middlesbrough v Southampton Championship semi-final play-offs - Key talking points ahead of first leg at the Riverside

Tommy Conway takes us inside the Middlesbrough dressing room ahead of the Championship play-off clash with Southampton

Dan Burn claims Saturday’s performance against Brighton proves Newcastle United’s senior performers remain as committed to the club as ever