Durham OnAir

A County Durham man who called 999 falsely claiming men where banging his door has landed himself in court.

A sex offender has been jailed for further breaches of a court order as well as a sexual assault on a young woman.

A massive emergency response was called to a 'false alarm' at the river in Durham on Saturday morning.

THE sheep are the star of a photographic exhibition which opens on Monday in Bishop Auckland Town Hall celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Wensleydale breed.

Here is a summary of the most recent planning applications validated by Durham County Council, including a mix of residential extensions, farm developments, telecoms upgrades, and changes of use across the county.

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh, today announced the creative team and initial casting for the major national tour of The Full Monty. The beloved film will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, and the production will visit Sunderland Empire from Monday 17 – Saturday 22 May as part of a UK Tour running until July 2027.

Astronaut Rosemary Coogan, award-winning actor, writer and comedian Nick Mohammed, and folk duo The Unthanks will be among those to receive honorary degrees from Durham University this summer.

Three spectacular species are neck and neck in Durham for the coveted title of Britain’s Favourite Butterfly and every vote could make the difference.

Kynren – The Storied Lands has joined forces with the world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra to record original music for two major new shows opening this summer at the UK’s first live-action show park in County Durham.

Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".

The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.

A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead

Gus Poyet's Sunderland memories, thoughts on Regis Le Bris and Juan Sartori and lifelong fondness for the Black Cats

England boss Thomas Tuchel faces a big decision over Jude Bellingham ahead of the start of his side's World Cup campaign

Aidan Morris reflects on Middlesbrough's play-off heartbreak and looks ahead to next season

The story of how Billingham Synthonia pulled off a miraculous great escape from relegation in Northern League Division Two