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Local features, events, what's on and local stories! This is the latest from Durham OnAir.


How To Limit Your Child’s Screen Time Without Too Much Fuss
In today’s society, we are surrounded by technology and it is an inevitable part of our lives. Children should be introduced to...
Jan 25, 2023


Brace yourselves! Sister Act is coming to Sunderland!
The producers of the brand-new production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that new dates have been added to the UK...
Jan 24, 2023


Have your say on the way you access council services
County Durham residents are being invited to have their say on the way they access council services. Durham County Council is reviewing...
Jan 24, 2023


Works to begin at city centre building
Essential works will get underway in the coming week to a building in Durham City Centre. The need for works to 17 Claypath, the former...
Jan 23, 2023


Rogue roofer handed suspended prison sentence
A rogue trader from County Durham who failed to complete work he was paid for has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to...
Jan 21, 2023


Renowned Earth artwork, Gaia, coming to Durham Cathedral this summer
This summer, Durham Cathedral will be giving visitors an out-of-this-world experience as Gaia, Luke Jerram’s replica artwork of planet...
Jan 21, 2023


Six reasons why you aren’t seeing results from your workout
Becoming consistent with your workout routine can be a challenge, but when you’re seeing no significant results it can be even more...
Jan 21, 2023


Ambulance service reminds public to use service wisely during industrial action
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is urging the public again to only dial 999 for an ambulance during strike days for life-threatening...
Jan 20, 2023


Today is National Cheese Day, and Cheese is not as unhealthy as you think!
Despite the humble cheese toastie polling as our favourite sandwich,* a new survey undertaken by low-fat, high-protein cheese brand...
Jan 20, 2023


The words people from Durham are struggling to pronounce
Brits are struggling to pronounce the name ‘Aoife’ more than any other term, with the pronunciation receiving more than 9,000 searches a...
Jan 19, 2023


REVEALED: How Durham-ites can avoid scams on Facebook and Insta this year.
Cybercriminals are always producing new ways to steal from unsuspecting social media users, often trying to obtain account login...
Jan 19, 2023


BREAKING: Durham Police experience 999 technical issue
Durham Police have said they are having technical issues with their 101 and 999 phone service, and have urged people to only call 999 in...
Jan 18, 2023


Durham Residents urged to be prepared to vote with ID
County Durham residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in future elections, ahead of a new requirement to show photo...
Jan 18, 2023


Free Family Days at Blaydon Nature Reserve
Families in Gateshead are being given the chance to get closer to nature and help improve their local environment thanks to a new...
Jan 18, 2023


County Durham Councillors to discuss devolution deal
Councillors in County Durham are to be asked to endorse proposals for a North East devolution deal which would bring £4.2 billion of...
Jan 18, 2023


Durham is 2nd City most in need of a "Wellness Break"
The last three years have proved undeniably stressful for the UK, from coping with the coronavirus pandemic to the ongoing cost-of-living...
Jan 18, 2023


Resurfacing County Durham’s roads and reducing plastic pollution
The North East’s largest local authority is doing its bit to reduce plastic pollution whilst making County Durham’s roads smoother and...
Jan 18, 2023


Russell Howard is coming to Stockton!
One of the leading comedians on the UK comedy scene is not to be missed when he sets out on the road again this summer on his latest UK...
Jan 18, 2023


Hungry? Durham Restaurant Week is coming!
Foodies across the North East can enjoy a taste of what Durham city has to offer with Durham Restaurant Week. Organised by Durham BID,...
Jan 18, 2023


Reopening date confirmed for Bishop Auckland’s Park Head Hotel
The Auckland Project has announced the much-anticipated reopening date for the Park Head Hotel and Restaurant in Bishop Auckland. The...
Jan 6, 2023
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