Durham OnAir

A host of former footballers will swap sports this weekend to take part in a cricket match in Peterlee raising funds for The Roy Simpson MBE Foundation

Durham County Council's neighbourhood wardens are investigating after a large-scale fly tip in Barningham, near the A66, in County Durham.

Four cars were torched in suspected arson attacks across Consett.

On Wednesday night, police received 12 reports of burglary and attempted burglaries across Newton Aycliffe.

An aunt who lost her three-year-old niece to a horrific attack has called on the leading contender for the Prime Minister job, Andy Burnham, to "listen to our family".

A short documentary that tells the story of Durham City’s ice rink from its opening in 1940 to its closure in 1996 is now available to watch online!

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK for the first time. The tour will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 September 2027.

Residents, colleagues and visitors at St Margaret's Care Home in County Durham enjoyed a fantastic day of World Cup-themed fun as Care Home Open Week continued with an afternoon filled with laughter, teamwork and community spirit.

ROYO are delighted to announce that beloved dancer, Strictly Come Dancing host and star of the West End smash-hit musical Kinky Boots, JOHANNES RADEBE will tour the UK from 1 April – 13 June 2027 with a performance at Sunderland Empire for one night only on Sunday 23 May 2027.

The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.

Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.

Eliezer Mayenda's future is uncertain - so what happens with the Sunderland striker this summer?

Brighton chief Mike Cave says Jeremy Sarmiento has a "great opportunity" to settle and kick-start his career at Middlesbrough

The World Cup might be the biggest event in global sport, but it’s not the only major celebration being staged in the United States at the moment, writes Scott Wilson

A host of former footballers will swap sports this weekend to take part in a cricket match in Peterlee raising funds for The Roy Simpson MBE Foundation