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Officers from Durham Police are trying to find the whereabouts of Miles, 17, from Trimdon Station and has links to Consett and Stanley.

Meet our unexpected new recruit Jager, a stray who was rescued after being found running round the streets of Hartlepool last week.

A sex offender was only out of prison for a few days before contacting the "vulnerable" victim of one of his previous crimes, a court heard.

The 2025 Durham Brass Festival, promises a vibrant lineup of performances and events across Durham’s city, towns, and villages, is set to burst into life.

The Story, a heritage attraction near Durham City in County Durham, has gained national acclaim within a year of opening

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 Milky Way could have many more satellite galaxies than scientists have previously been able to predict or observe, according to new research. Cosmologists at Durham University, UK, used a new technique combining the highest-resolution supercomputer simulations that exist, alongside novel mathematical modelling, predicting the existence of missing “orphan” galaxies.

Three Coronation Street icons have now been officially confirmed to join the star-studded line-up of An Audience with Coronation Street: Barbara Knox, Bill Roache, and Amanda Barrie will appear live on stage to celebrate the show’s incredible legacy and share unforgettable stories from their years on the cobbles. Their announcement marks a major highlight in what is already shaping up to be an unmissable event for fans across the UK.

Earlier this week David Jones, the ex-Conservative Welsh secretary, also announced he had joined Nigel Farage's party.

The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year.

Leader Kemi Badenoch will set out her plans to restrict welfare payments in a speech on Thursday.

Four people tell the BBC about abuse being ignored at the crisis-hit Church and call for inquiry.

Detectives have written to alleged victims of the late Harrods boss and promised to answer questions about their ongoing investigation.

Newcastle United are digging in their heels over Sean Longstaff – and have rejected Leeds United’s latest offer for the midfielder.

Sunderland have completed the signing of Chemsdine Talbi - and he's set to be joined by Brighton's Simon Adingra, who is currently North East-bound to undergo his medical.

Sunderland are ready to turn their attention to alternative goalkeeping targets after Bournemouth tabled a formal offer for Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic.

Darlington will kick off the new Enterprise National League North season with a home game against Chorley.

Confirmation of Anthony Elanga's move from Nottingham Forest to Newcastle is imminent, with the winger having arrived on Tyneside on Tuesday night to complete his medical