Durham OnAir

A dangerous Ferryhill driver who caused a head-on smash injuring others has avoided jail due to his own failing health.

A homeless shoplifter stole food to feed himself while sofa-surfing or sleeping rough, a court heard.

A man who died in a house fire near Bishop Auckland has been named for the first time as 41-year-old Carl Thexton.

A Spennymoor woman who spent years caring for others in the healthcare sector has launched her own wellness business after deciding it was time to do something for herself.

Eight North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.

A community remembrance project launched by Durham Markets has inspired people across the UK to make more than 30,000 knitted and crocheted poppies – almost twice its original target.

Pupils at a County Durham school for young people with learning disabilities are finding out more about local birdlife thanks to a second four-figure grant from a regional employer.

Over 800 homes are without power this morning as a major power outage affects numerous postcodes across Darlington.

A RECOVERING addict who endured homelessness before transforming his life to help others has embarked on a six-month rough sleeping challenge this weekend in a bid to raise £1 million for vital addiction recovery beds.

Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.

From Brexit debates to North Sea oil, there is plenty getting the cabinet, the Labour Party and the country talking.

The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

A yellow warning for strong winds came in effect at 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

Trai Hume admits Sunderland have endured a difficult start to the season, but feels a line has been drawn under the away-day at Bournemouth

Kim Hellberg could not be happier with the way in which goalkeeper Radek Vitek has settled into life with Middlesbrough

Darlington will attempt to build on Saturday’s dominant derby victory over local rivals Spennymoor Town when they head to Morecambe

Having scored at Crystal Palace, Will Osula is ready to spearhead Newcastle United’s attack in the forthcoming double-header with Everton