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The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have set their sights on creating a family room in Newcastle RVI, where she was cared for before her death.

A man accused of murdering a County Durham dad in an Australian car park will stand trial in April 2026.

An appeal against the rejection of a large-scale solar farm has been lodged.

If you’re looking for somewhere to keep your little ones entertained, a brand-new play centre, Luxury Little Play Company, has opened in Newton Aycliffe.

Valhalla North axe throwing in Newton Aycliffe has announced its sudden closure less than two weeks before Christmas.

Durham OnAir is calling on all music lovers across County Durham and the North East to help create the ultimate festive soundtrack by voting for their favourite Christmas hits. You could be in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher as well!

Newcastle Hospitals and The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, are building the world-class facility, which will benefit patients from the North East and beyond.

Firefighters are urging people to make sure that fire safety is at the top of their Christmas list, so that this festive season is memorable for all the right reasons. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has issued important cooking and electrical advice to households to help prevent a fire from breaking out in their home.

December is here and people across County Durham are battling to NOT hear 'Last Christmas' by 'Wham'! Durham OnAir is working to ensure that listeners wont be hearing George until the big day, as it introduces it's new 'Whamageddon Policy'.

Computer-generated images have been released to show what Bellway’s new developments at Sniperley Park will look like. Bellway is building 368 properties at DH1 and The Green at DH1, part of the planned 1,900-home garden neighbourhood on the north-western edge of Durham.

The King says an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.

The health secretary should focus on offering a deal instead of "scaremongering the public", the BMA says.

Fire crews called to reports of an explosion on Friday evening.

A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.

A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.

Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson provides live coverage of Middlesbrough's home game against QPR from the Riverside Stadium

Kim Hellberg has made three changes to his Middlesbrough team for this afternoon's Championship home game against QPR.

Regis Le Bris has backed Simon Adingra to bounce back from his African Cup of Nations and go on to become a "great player" for Sunderland

Kim Hellberg is hoping his detailed knowledge of the Scandinavian market will benefit Middlesbrough in forthcoming transfer discussions

Chris Waddle has played for both Newcastle and Sunderland and previews Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby