Durham OnAir

North East TV star Steph McGovern has hailed Beamish Museum as “the best museum on the planet” after enjoying another visit.

A County Durham motorist who gave false details to police when arrested on suspicion of drug driving continued to lie after having his fingerprints taken.

Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (Monday, May 18).

A heroin addict reluctantly agreed to try to sneak drugs into a prison on an inmate visit in a bid to reduce his debt to his dealer.

Future Countryside, a major national forum focused on rural policy and debate, will take place at Raby Castle near Barnard Castle, bringing together voices from across the countryside sector during a period of significant rural challenges.

Young children are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to pre-birth, according to a new study.

Over half (54%) of people in the North East oppose the Government’s proposed holiday tax, according to a major new poll of over 10,000 adults across Great Britain, commissioned by UKHospitality.

New casting is announced for the multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical which will be welcomed by Sunderland Empire from Friday 5 – Saturday 27 June as part of its first ever world tour.

English Touring Opera (ETO), the nation’s leading touring opera company, bring two brand-new productions to Gala Theatre Durham in May 2026. Featuring the company’s first ever production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s fizzing comedy The Gondoliers and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci in a new English translation, ETO also bring a new opera for children, Ada and the Code Crusaders, to schools in Durham.

Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show.

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection

In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

The Independent Disciplinary Commission hearing into the Middlesbrough ‘Spygate’ scandal is due to take place on Tuesday

Is Will Osula the long-term answer to Newcastle United's attacking issues - or will they still need to spend big money on a new striker this summer?

How Sunderland can qualify for Europe on final day against Chelsea - with spots in Europa League and Conference League still available

Regis Le Bris has a crucial message for his Sunderland players ahead of the final day European shootout against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light