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


World's Top-Ranked Pool Players To Take In First Competition of its Kind in North East
The world’s top-ranked pool players are set to come together in the first-ever English eight-ball pool tournament of its kind which will...
Dec 1, 2023


Woman sadly dies in Darlington house fire
A woman has sadly died in a house fire in Darlington. At 9.53am on Saturday (November 25), County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue...
Nov 27, 2023


Conservatives select North East mayoral election candidate
Guy Renner-Thompson has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the election of a new North East Mayor next year. Guy, who is a...
Nov 26, 2023


Pretty Woman The Musical
Following a hugely successful run in the West End, the producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce...
Nov 25, 2023


Three Festive Markets over Three Days to kick off Christmas in Durham
Durham Christmas Festival returns on the first weekend of December, from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd, and this year two markets have...
Nov 25, 2023


New bench allows family memorial to return to North East reservoir
A memorial bench that was stolen from its scenic viewpoint at a County Durham reservoir has been replaced by water workers. Christine...
Nov 23, 2023


Molly Rainford goes Back to School to reduce stigma on period education
Going through puberty comes with a lot of changes to a girl’s body and emotions. When a period happens for the first time, girls should...
Nov 23, 2023


Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Head Teacher wins Gold Teaching Award
Maria Carlton, Executive Head Teacher at Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Schools has been announced as the gold winner of the Award for...
Nov 22, 2023


Sacriston Christmas Extravaganza 2023
Monday 27th November 2023, 4-7pm The Fulforth Centre & Village Square, Sacriston, DH7 6JT Organised by Sacriston Community Association &...
Nov 17, 2023


Nick Robinson and Ed Balls set to speak at Durham Cathedral Institute this December
Nick Robinson and Ed Balls will be speaking at Durham Cathedral next month in a discussion exploring the future of democracy. People...
Nov 15, 2023


Durham named one of the safest cities for a night out in the UK
New data has revealed the top ten best, safest and cheapest cities for a night out in the UK. The study, conducted by online casino...
Nov 15, 2023


Commendation for life saving firefighters
‘We all have a responsibility to look out for each other’ Those are the words of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s...
Nov 14, 2023


Dear Evan Hansen announced for Sunderland Empire!
Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse are delighted to announce a new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy...
Nov 14, 2023


In the Park Festival Newcastle
We’re excited to announce a brand-new show coming to the North East in 2024 - In the Park Festival. Taking over Newcastle’s Leazes Park...
Nov 9, 2023


Landslip partly closes East Coast Main Line in at Newton Aycliffe
A landslip has closed 1 of 2 lines on the East Coast mainline in County Durham, with passengers being told to check before they travel...
Nov 8, 2023


CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NOIZE
SLADE - Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of...
Nov 8, 2023


Paint a poppy pebble this Remembrance
The Forces Employment Charity is calling on the public to show their support for Remembrance Day this year, by taking part in its...
Nov 8, 2023


60 YEARS SINCE THE BEATLES
November 22, 2023, marks 60 years since The Beatles performed at the then, Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees with two monumental...
Nov 7, 2023


The Festival of Remembrance is returning
The Festival of Remembrance is returning for the 12th year at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 11 November, for an evening of commemoration,...
Nov 7, 2023


CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR SILVER SWAN RESTORATION
The Bowes Museum is launching an exciting crowdfunding campaign appealing for people to help restore the iconic Silver Swan and be...
Nov 1, 2023
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