From Durham OnAir from Saturday, June 13th, 2026

The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.

Chester-le-EATS is back for its fifth anniversary celebrations, bringing even more for food and drink lovers to enjoy with the launch of brand-new masterclasses.

Pupils at Wynyard Church of England Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees have helped to name a new housing development taking shape in the village.

Students from New College Durham's Performing Arts programmes recently enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to London's world-famous West End, combining theatre history, industry insight, practical workshops and world-class performances.

Luke, a 14-year-old from Barnard Castle, who is being treated for T-cell acute lymphoblastic lymphoma, a cancer of the blood, has been selected by Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity to be the charity’s ambassador for CarFest.

A former worship hall in County Durham has been brought back into community use after being leased for a peppercorn annual rent of just £5 and a stottie.