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


Durham Rail Station to close for 10 days
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Jan 4, 2023


One in seven in the North East planning to take a month off drinking this January
ONE in seven adults in the North East is planning on taking a month off drinking this January, according to a new survey. It comes as the...
Dec 28, 2022


Experts Reveal Five Tips to Get Back into Fitness After a Christmas Break
After much needed time to relax with family and friends over Christmas, getting back into your routine in the new year can be quite the...
Dec 27, 2022


Christmas rituals can provide comfort during tough times, says BPS
With Christmas just around the corner and concerns about the cost of living and affordability of the festive season being a worry for...
Dec 24, 2022


Santa Claus Delivers First Ever Christmas Message to Durham & the world!
Santa Claus has delivered his first ever global Christmas address from his Post Office in Finnish Lapland. His first official Christmas...
Dec 23, 2022


Experts Reveal Five Tips to Get Back into Fitness After a Christmas Break
After much needed time to relax with family and friends over Christmas, getting back into your routine in the new year can be quite the...
Dec 23, 2022


Winter warmer bundles provide emergency help as cold weather bites
As wintry weather takes hold, a winter warmer bundle provided by a charity’s trading arm is flying off the shelves to help people on a...
Dec 23, 2022


County Durham shop ordered to close over tobacco sales
A County Durham shop has been ordered to close after illegal tobacco was sold from the premises. Durham County Council has secured a...
Dec 23, 2022


North East Ambulance Services declares critical incident due to extreme pressures
North East Ambulance Service has today (19 December) declared a critical incident as a result of unprecedented pressure impacting its...
Dec 19, 2022


Updates to County Durham Christmas bin collections
Residents across County Durham are reminded of some changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year. Durham County Council’s...
Dec 19, 2022


BREAKING: Durham is officially the 'most festive' city in the UK!
As December approaches, households across the country are gearing up for Christmas. According to Google Trends, interest in keywords...
Dec 19, 2022


Durham University Chancellor to deliver prestigious BBC Reith Lecture
Durham University’s new Chancellor Fiona Hill is among four leading thinkers chosen to deliver a prestigious BBC Reith Lecture this...
Dec 19, 2022


Experts reveal how to protect your home this winter
40% of Brits are ‘caught out’ by winter due to a lack of preparation, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the Met Office. Over a...
Dec 19, 2022


ROMESH RANGANATHAN: HUSTLEIS HEADING TO STOCKTON IN 2024
After a sell-out tour in 2019-22, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition. Are people inherently...
Dec 18, 2022


Customer Access Points Christmas Closures
Residents in County Durham are being reminded that Customer Access Points and most other county council buildings will be closed over the...
Dec 18, 2022


Bold new vision for County Durham’s economy
A bold and ambitious new strategy that will shape County Durham’s economy over the next decade and beyond has been officially adopted by...
Dec 15, 2022


Have your say on outdoor sports facilities in Chester-le-Street
Residents are invited to have their say on how to ensure outdoor sporting facilities in Chester-le-Street meet the needs of local...
Dec 14, 2022


Top Safety Tips for Exercising Outside This Winter
As we head towards Christmas, many will be considering getting a head start on their New Year fitness resolutions. However, with snow and...
Dec 14, 2022


Alfie Joey makes his debut as Strictly St Cuthbert’s Guest Judge!
Newcastle broadcaster, actor, author and illustrator Alfie Joey has been announced as the special guest judge for Strictly St Cuthbert’s...
Dec 13, 2022


Durham Cathedral Christmas tree illuminated by Ukrainian family at festive service
Yesterday afternoon, Durham Cathedral welcomed guests from Ukraine and their host families living in the North-East region to illuminate...
Dec 13, 2022
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