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


Protest at County Hall to save WEA courses
Residents of Durham, will be gathering for a peaceful protest against the recent decision by NEMCA to de-fund the WEA. The protest is...
Mar 13, 2024


National charity CEO walks in the wake of St Cuthbert on World Bipolar Day
A national charity CEO, in collaboration with Rotary clubs in the North East, will walk from Durham to Holy Island this March to mark...
Mar 13, 2024


Hairspray The Musical - Casting Announcement!
Today, the producers of the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray are delighted to announce initial casting for the smash hit musical....
Mar 12, 2024


Sunderland Empire Unveils Historical Blue Plaque
Sunderland Empire is proud to announce that it today (Friday 8 March), unveiled a commemorative blue plaque on the Eastern elevation of...
Mar 9, 2024


Gardening expert shares simple 5p trick to make Mother's Day flowers last longer
With Mother’s Day just a few days away, many shoppers will be flocking to supermarkets and florists to purchase flowers as a token of...
Mar 9, 2024


The 10 best songs to start your day on Durham OnAir!
Durham Breakfast promises to start your day bright and fresh, and now a new study has revealed the top songs to jump-start your morning,...
Mar 5, 2024


Lower Blood Pressure with Overnight Music!
Sleepless nights are a burden to us all, and unfortunately, plenty of people across the UK are struggling to get a good night's sleep. In...
Mar 1, 2024


Final stone is laid, in the restoration of the Durham Cathedral's Monks' Garden Wall
A two year restoration project has come to an end as the final brick has been placed in the restoration of the Monks’ Garden Wall at...
Mar 1, 2024


TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL announced for Sunderland Empire 2025!
The producers of the hit West End production, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL are delighted to announce the first ever UK and Ireland...
Mar 1, 2024


Northern employees given specialist training to help victims of ‘unwanted sexual ehaviour’ on the railway
Northern has established a network of specially trained staff to help victims of ‘unwanted sexual behaviour’ (USB) on the railway. Based...
Feb 29, 2024


Four year old with a rare form of cancer is Rainbow Trust’s face of the 2024 Great North Run
A four year old girl who has Burkitt Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, is fronting an appeal from Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity,...
Feb 29, 2024


Gaby Roslin to host Day Of Reflection show on Durham OnAir
Durham OnAir will be broadcasting a special show to mark Marie Curies Day Of Reflection, hosted by Gaby Roslin. The programme will be...
Feb 29, 2024


Conservatives select Bishop Auckland election candidate
Jane MacBean has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Bishop Auckland at the next general election. Jane, who runs a small...
Feb 26, 2024


Seaham Library to host World Book Day® special event to grow community of young readers
Seaham Library is one of 20 libraries receiving funding to deliver an exciting all-day event to help children read for pleasure Attendees...
Feb 23, 2024


JLS announce NEWCASTLE - Gosforth Park show
Thrilled to announce pop legends JLS will be playing NEWCASTLE – Gosforth Park on Sunday 30th June 2024! JLS - One of Britain’s most...
Feb 23, 2024


16-year-old carer recognised at prestigious charity awards
A young man from Spennymoor, Durham, has received a prestigious charity award in recognition of his impressive care over the past year...
Feb 21, 2024


Last brick is placed as Durham Cathedral in LEGO(R) reopens to the public
After a few years in storage, the rebuild of Durham Cathedral in LEGO® was completed by 11 year old Libby Armstrong from Beverley in East...
Feb 21, 2024


Gruffalo party trail built by volunteers from believe housing
Housing association staff ventured into the deep, dark wood to help update a popular Gruffalo trail in time for the much-loved...
Feb 21, 2024


Durham's Spectacular Fire and Ice festival set to Return
Durham's spectacular Fire and Ice festival is set to return this half term – and visitors to the city can expect to be dazzled by a...
Feb 16, 2024


Check out the new menu at The Bay Horse by Watson!
Open 7 days a week, The Bay Horse By Watson re-opened its restaurant last October and this is a local dining experience you do not want...
Feb 14, 2024
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