Durham OnAir

A woman set fire to her former partner’s motorbike in a revenge attack, but it spread to the rest of his garage as well as to his home.

A County Durham family have been left devastated after a much loved dad-of-three with a “heart of gold” died from an inoperable brain tumour at just 30, leaving his young family heartbroken and struggling financially.

A new family-run Italian inspired cafe has opened its doors at a popular County Durham venue.

Arun and Rakesh Wadhwa might have run Sedgefield Fisheries on Front Street for four years, but have managed to secure its place in The Northern Echo Best Chippy 2026 shortlist.

A Bishop Auckland teenager caught acting suspiciously when he turned up at court was found to have bought an unregistered mobile phone and Sim card.

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.

Paul Quinn is jailed over the 2003 attack in Salford for which Andrew Malkinson served 17 years.

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

The boys' sentencing last month caused an outcry when they were given youth rehabilitation orders (YROs).

What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?

Middlesbrough and Everton officials have held talks over Hayden Hackney but are nowhere near striking an agreement as things stand

Middlesbrough's first pre-season friendly of the summer has been confirmed, with Boro set to host Espanyol at the Riverside

Newcastle United are closing in on their first summer signing after agreeing a deal with French side Reims for goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen

Sunderland continue to explore their options when it comes to the potential expansion of the Stadium of Light