Durham OnAir

A man has appeared in court accused of the alleged murder of bailiff Jeff Blair in Shildon.

A disqualified driver from Consett who pushed an officer as he tried to run away after being pulled over by police avoided a prison sentence.

A man punched a police officer as he attempted to arrest him fearing he may be armed, or about to arm himself with a knife.

Pupils at a County Durham school "do not receive an acceptable standard of education", a new Oftsed report has found.

A woman has learned to walk again after losing the use of her legs overnight.

Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, is calling on the public to prepare for a bumper summer of butterflies. This year, alongside its hugely popular Big Butterfly Count, the charity is launching something brand new - a vote to discover Britain’s Favourite Butterfly!

A Durham fostering agency is celebrating its foster carers' dedication ahead of Mother’s Day with ‘Every Parent Day’. Swiis Foster Care is recognising the invaluable contribution of foster carers who provide safe, loving homes to children and young people, marking the occasion with a celebration coffee morning and presentation of gifts.

Durham is set to swing as a major new jazz festival is announced for the city. The inaugural Durham Jazz Festival will take place from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, transforming venues across the city with a vibrant programme featuring top-flight artists from the world of jazz.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, award winning actress Sheridan Smith, accompanied by her fellow cast and crew of the dark psychological comedy, Woman In Mind, came together for a special Q&A event at Sunderland Empire to raise money for local women’s charity, Wearside Women In Need.

A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.

It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.

Jacob Murphy is hoping history will repeat itself when Newcastle United head to the Nou Camp for their Champions League decider with Barcelona

Kim Hellberg has defended Middlesbrough’s misfiring strikers in the wake of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bristol City

Brian Brobbey admits Sunderland will have to address a lack of attacking creativity ahead of Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United

One year ago today, Newcastle United ended 70 years of waiting by lifting the Carabao Cup under the Wembley arch.