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Welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the lorry fire on the A1(M) near Bowburn. Emergency services are at the scene.

A man has admitted a charge relating to a daytime sneak-in burglary at a home by cold callers offering to perform guttering work.

County Durham man admits 'sneak' burglary but co-accused denies it and faces trial (25302342)

Violinist André Rieu's annual Maastricht concert, titled Waltz the Night Away, will be screened in the ODEON Luxe Durham, Gala Theatre, Vue Darlington and Vue Hartlepool.

Durham Trinity School and Sports College in County Durham has become the first in the region to host a groundbreaking immersive learning experience for students with complex needs.

Bereaved mum, Emma, whose son Alexander died from a life-limiting neurological disorder caused by an extremely rare mutation of the WWOX gene last November is calling on people to support #TeamAlexander in the AJ Bell Great North Run Sunday 7 September to raise funds for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.

New dates have been added to the nationwide tour of Derren Brown’s brand-new stage show, Only Human, including a 5-day run at Stockton Globe. The hugely successful tour, which opened in April 2025 has been extended to take the live experience to a further 20 cities and towns in the UK and Ireland in 2026

Get ready for a spectacular day out at the Staindrop Carnival, taking place on Saturday, 12th July 2025! This highly anticipated event promises to be an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages, and Durham OnAir will be broadcasting LIVE from the event.

Durham Police are seeking public assistance in locating a 17-year-old boy named Miles, who vanished on Sunday, July 6. Authorities have not released his full name.

Space and mining both have deep connections with County Durham, and to mark this Into the Light, County Durham’s creative place partnership programme is bringing a newly commissioned interactive sculpture called EarthShip to the Miners’ Gala on Saturday 12th July 2025.

The PM says the "one in, one out" deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be "in vain".

The TV presenter was criticised after he appeared to link claims of misconduct to his autism diagnosis.

Suspensions and exclusions rose in the last school year - with a significant increase among primary-age pupils.

The man, aged 24, died at the scene outside the five-star Park Tower Hotel on Wednesday night.

Senior officer insists a visit from the US President would not come at the expense of communities, despite warnings from the Scottish Police Federation.

Sunderland have continued their dramatic summer overhaul by completing the signing of winger Simon Adingra from Brighton.

Sunderland have changed their plans for Saturday’s friendly double-header, with the game against Gateshead having been switched to Hebburn Town.

The future of Viktor Gyökeres is turning into the Premier League transfer saga of the summer - and what happens with the striker could yet impact Sunderland

Regis Le Bris claims Sunderland’s ongoing spending spree reflects the extent of the club’s ambition ahead of their Premier League return

Kristjaan Speakman on Sunderland's transfer plan and preparation for the Premier League