Durham OnAir

An investigation into four cars that were torched in suspected arson attacks in Consett, County Durham, remains 'ongoing', police have confirmed.

The Durham City Run 5K and 10K races were held on Thursday evening (July 16), forming one of the headline nights of the 2026 Durham City Run Festival.

An inpatient BMW driver attempted a dangerous triple overtaking manoeuvre with fatal consequences when a bus ahead pulled into a stop, a court heard.

Durham's MP has taken aim at the developers of the ongoing STACK site in the city after accusing it of prioritising other sites in the UK over two in County Durham.

Durham County Council is facing a potential equal pay claim worth tens of millions of pounds from thousands of female workers, according to the GMB union.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are delighted to announce that 5 Milkshake! presenter, Olivia Birchenough, will be returning to Sunderland Empire this Christmas in The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook after a fabulous 2023 festive season starring in Beauty and the Beast. Olivia will be joining this magical tale as the enchanting Ethel Mermaid from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

Tomorrow night’s World Cup semi-final is, of course, bringing up memories of Mexico 86 and the ‘hand of God’... Peter Reid, who played in that match, and Sir Bobby Robson’s son, Mark, have been reflecting on it.

New College Durham is proud to support the ambitions of talented young racing driver Lloyd Palmer as he continues his journey through the highly competitive world of karting.

A member of staff renowned for his exceptional customer service, genuine warmth and dedication to visitors has been crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2026.

The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.

Sunderland get their pre-season campaign underway with a trip to League Two side York City

Riley McGree says he's getting stronger every day as he works his way back from the injury blow he suffered in Middlesbrough's Championship play-off final

Marcus Forss is training with Bolton Wanderers after leaving Middlesbrough as a free agent at the end of last season.

MICHAEL Dods has confirmed his unbeaten two-year-old Arapaho Gold will be aimed at the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes at the York Ebor Festival following his listed success at Newbury today.