From Durham OnAir from Tuesday, September 29th, 2026

A tragic incident in Sunderland has claimed the lives of three teenagers after an Audi A3 plunged into the River Wear near Wearmouth Bridge.

Debbie McGee will play Miss Lynch in the new UK tour of GREASE The Musical. The production will visit Sunderland Empire from Monday 4 – Saturday 9 October 2027.

Despite recent rainfall across the North East, Northumbrian Water is reminding customers to use water wisely as the region recovers from one of the driest periods in recent years.

This October, Halloween comes alive through magical tales, hands-on activities and myth-busting exploration onboard HMS Trincomalee at Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool.