Durham OnAir

An air ambulance landed at the scene of a 'medical emergency' inside HMP Deerbolt prison, County Durham, last night (May 22).

A man who attacked two officers after going “on the rampage” in Ferryhill Police Station had been on a drink and drug “bender”, a court heard.

A Durham gym owner and neighbours say repeated flash flooding and drainage issues have left them “dreading the rain” and feeling unheard by the council.

City of Durham MP, Mary Kelly Foy, today (May 21) blasted STACK for the handling of its delays at its site on Silver Street.

Adam Dawes, 41, of Guthrum Place, Newton Aycliffe, was banned from driving for two years after admitting at North Yorkshire Magistrates’ Court that he failed without reasonable excuse to provide a specimen of breath for analysis.

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.

This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.

Durham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Here's how Middlesbrough's players rated in the 1-0 play-off final defeat to Hull City

Kim Hellberg admitted Middlesbrough's failure to create “big chances” was the key factor in the club’s latest tale of Wembley woe

Middlesbrough suffered more Wembley heartbreak as they went down 1-0 to Hull City in the Championship play-off final

Hull City won promotion as they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley