Durham OnAir

County Durham mum Sue Spencer says a delayed breast cancer diagnosis left her with incurable stage 4 cancer as NHS Trust expands review into patient harm.

Darren Appleby admitted possessing two knuckledusters at his Murton home after a police raid. Newton Aycliffe magistrates gave him an absolute discharge.

County Durham could soon add a town in Italy and a community in France to its growing network of international partnerships.

A person was taken to hospital after a crash between a HGV and a car in a layby on the A66 that saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend.

A Newton Aycliffe café owner is putting a little-known community hub on the map after turning the business around.

As Britain battles a national decline in reading, The Bee is challenging one of the assumptions at the heart of the debate: that working-class people simply don’t read. The literary magazine, published by New Writing North, argues that millions of working-class readers risk being overlooked because their reading habits do not always fit the conventional picture of book culture.

Meet the brand-new three-part harmony singing group, where three beautiful voices come together to create one unforgettable sound. They bring one of their very first shows to Darlington this month!

Rail passengers travelling this Christmas are being encouraged to plan ahead, as major engineering work will mean no trains can operate to or from Birmingham New Street between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 December 2026.

Work is starting on an £8.3m investment to protect and enhance the water quality in the River Skerne.

A motion declaring Zionism a form of racism was passed by Green Party members on Sunday.

Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.

Tobias White-Sansom, from Nottingham, was on a family holiday in Spain and died on a night out.

Vian, 16, has thalassemia and had to have monthly blood transfusions throughout her childhood.

Kim Hellberg claims the extended international break has been invaluable for getting some of Middlesbrough’s summer signings fully up to speed

Regis Le Bris has told Chemsdine Talbi to use Tommy Watson as his inspiration as he looks to resurrect his Sunderland career

Specsavers Stanley backs Annfield Plain Under-17s with £1,500 sponsorship after County Durham youth cricket team secures league and cup double success.

Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light celebrates 25 years at a gala awards night, honouring 17 winners and its impact across the North East, through football.