Durham OnAir

A Willington thug who tried to control his partner "like a puppet" bit, punched and strangled her in a terrifying attack.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service conducted a riverside demonstration in Durham during Be Water Aware Week, showcasing life-saving water safety techniques such as floating and using a life ring.

Kynren in Bishop Auckland is welcoming new horses, including Tulipo, as it prepares for its night show and expanded daytime performances featuring a larger cavalry team.

Durham Police and the NFU have urged dog owners to keep control of their pets in the countryside following a rise in attacks on sheep.

A major regeneration scheme at Prince Bishops Place in Durham will deliver 504 student bedrooms alongside retail and leisure space, led by Landmark Properties in partnership with Citrus Group and Galliard Homes.

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.

Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, is offering visitors the rare opportunity to step onto the footplate and take control of one its industrial steam locomotives with the launch of its new Steam Driver Experiences.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says.

Two Jewish men have been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, an attack police have declared a terrorist incident.

Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

Many commentators, even critics of the monarchy, seem delighted at the spectacle.

David Hopkinson claims that increasing Newcastle United’s annual revenue to more than £500m is the key to the club's future

David Strelec looks to be finding form at Middlesbrough at the right time ahead of the final day and play-offs

Regis Le Bris wants more goals from his Sunderland side but says it will be a gradual process rather than an overnight change

Billingham’s sporting heritage will be celebrated in an exhibition at St Cuthbert’s Church, as part of efforts to preserve the historic Teesside building as a community hub.