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


Newcastle family reunite with the crew who saved his life
Duncan Stuart, father of three from South Gosforth needed urgent help from North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) when he experienced...
May 2, 2024


The Salvation Army and Home Instead launch memory café for community
Local home care company, Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton, and The Salvation Army in Darlington, have joined forces to support...
May 2, 2024


Funding boost to support water quality in County Durham
Water quality in two County Durham watercourses will benefit from a partnership project, led by the Wear Rivers Trust and supported by...
Apr 29, 2024


Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms kicks off its summer season
A jam-packed programme of musicals, plays and variety shows at the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre is now available to entertain...
Apr 24, 2024


Crews rescue horse trapped in mud in Chester-le-Street
It was ‘neigh-bother’ for Firefighters to rescue a horse trapped in mud in Chester-le-Street. Crews from County Durham and Darlington...
Apr 24, 2024


Be Water Aware
Firefighters are urging the public not to take risks when near the water and warned that doing so can have tragic consequences. The stark...
Apr 24, 2024


Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells Returns to Stockton Globe
Continuing on from last year’s 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, it has been announced the...
Apr 19, 2024


HUNDREDS TO GATHER AT RABY CASTLE, DARLINGTON, FOR THE GREAT BRITISH DOG WALK
The Great British Dog Walk, a popular charity walk run by national assistance dog charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, is back for a...
Apr 18, 2024


Goodbye to Metro Radio and Sun Fm! Durham OnAir is staying local!
Durham OnAir the local radio station for County Durham & Darlington will soon be one of the only choices to hear genuine local radio all...
Apr 17, 2024


Barnard Castle back on the airwaves with Teesdale Takeover!
Barnard Castle is back on the radio with it's very own dedicated radio show. The town has been without a community radio station since...
Apr 8, 2024


Bull trapped in the River Tees
Firefighters came to the rescue of a bull trapped in the River Tees in Darlington over the weekend. One crew from Darlington and two...
Apr 8, 2024


Fitness experts reveal how to avoid Dead Butt Syndrome
Prolonged periods of sitting, whether at it's at work or home, can contribute to a variety of potential health risks, including...
Apr 4, 2024


Rainbow Miners Lamp launches Durham Pride 2024!
In 1984 the miners strikes gripped the nation affecting thousands of families in the North East with dramatic scenes from Billy Elliot...
Mar 26, 2024


Ministers must extend Hitachi train contract to safeguard County Durham jobs
Government incompetence now impacting both Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe and Alstom in Derby Unite, the UK’s leading union, is demanding...
Mar 26, 2024


Wet Wet Wet announce 2025 Tour
Following on from a sold-out tour earlier this year which saw them perform to tens of thousands across the country, the iconic Wet Wet...
Mar 19, 2024


£2.9 million boost for safety improvements on the A690 in Durham
£2.94 million investment for Durham County Council, for the A690, as part of a £38.3 million government investment to improve road safety...
Mar 19, 2024


Shed Seven 30th Anniversary Tour
Following the release of their acclaimed number one album ‘A Matter of Time', Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special...
Mar 18, 2024


Holy Week and Easter at Durham Cathedral
Starting this weekend Durham Cathedral is inviting people to be part of the most important Christian festival of the year with a...
Mar 18, 2024


Ghost The Musical written by Dave Stewart comes to Sunderland
Bill Kenwright Ltd is delighted to announce the triumphant return to the stage of the worldwide sensation Ghost the Musical, visiting...
Mar 14, 2024


Durham Cathedral calls on people to help create Peace Doves
Over 15,000 paper doves created by visitors with messages of peace will be suspended in Durham Cathedral this summer. Peace Doves, a...
Mar 14, 2024
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