Durham OnAir

A man convicted of sexually abusing young boys in Barnard Castle more than three decades ago while he was a teenager will have to wait to learn his fate.

A "sadistic" torturer and other violent thugs, a child sex "monster", a would-be arsonist and a lovestruck Chinese student who could not face the break-up of a relationship were among the offenders jailed at Durham Crown Court, in April.

The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle is launching “Sew-cial at The Bowes,” a series of creative sewing workshops inspired by the Vivienne Westwood exhibition, encouraging hands-on fashion design.

Durham police officers, staff, and special constables are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for charity and promote road safety.

Plans to allow farms to install small wind turbines without planning permission have been welcomed by County Durham farmer Andrew Thompson and the National Farmers’ Union, highlighting benefits for sustainability.

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.

The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Police said the youngster was pronounced dead at the scene in Stafford.

Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.

Dan Ballard's red card for hair pulling in Sunderland's 1-1 draw with Wolves shows the law over the offence has to change

David Bruce has been confirmed as the new CEO of Sheffield Wednesday, just a week after leaving a senior role at Sunderland

Newcastle United relied on their 'old guard' as they claimed a much-needed 3-1 win over Brighton

Tonda Eckert downplayed Southampton’s 19-game unbeaten run in the Championship ahead of their play-off semi-final double header with Middlesbrough