Deadline extended for Durham Dale farmers to get crucial farming advice
Farmers across the Durham Dales interested in accessing Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) have been given an extra week to sign...
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Local features, events, what's on and local stories! This is the latest from Durham OnAir.
Oct 3
Newton Aycliffe care home resident shares secret to a long life as she celebrates her 90th birthday
Patricia (Pat) Parker, who lives at St Clare’s Court Care Home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, has recently celebrated her 90th...
Oct 3
Northern to introduce British Sign Language announcements on all of its trains
Northern is planning to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services, following a successful trial. The...
Sep 27
New North East Whisky To Make Its Debut At Chester-le-EATS
A new whisky which has launched in the North East will make its debut appearance at food, drink and music festival Chester-le-EATS....
Sep 27
Christmas Magic comes to East Durham Garden Centre
The best time of the year is nearly here, and East Durham Garden Centre is excited to announce its brand new Christmas store will be...
Sep 23
Courageous heart transplant youngster becomes Firefighter for the day to mark Organ Donation Week
A courageous little girl who underwent a heart transplant got the chance to be a Firefighter for the day thanks to crews in County Durham...
Sep 21
Helping Seaham get closer to nature
Grant funding from believe housing is helping a County Durham community get in touch with their local wildlife. Co-founded by Alison...
Sep 18
The Sunderland Story is BACK by Popular Demand!
Sunderland Empire and Sunderland AFC are excited to announce the return of The Sunderland Story, coming exclusively to Sunderland Empire...
Sep 18
Awards celebrate work in rehabilitation across the north east
On Friday 13 September 2024 individuals and teams working with prisoners, ex-prisoners or those sentenced to community punishments in the...
Sep 11
New College Durham Partners with Local Schools to Bridge Teaching Assistant Skills Gap
New College Durham is proud to announce a collaboration with the New College Durham Academies Trust (NCDAT) to address the growing demand...
Sep 11
Durham Charity’s Summer Programme Brings New Opportunities For Young People In West Rainton
Young people in a County Durham village have been broadening their horizons over the summer with the help of a local charity and backing...
Sep 6
Visitor figures soar at Durham Cathedral during Peace Doves by Peter Walker
Almost 80,000 people visited Durham Cathedral over the summer and enjoyed the thousands of paper Peace Doves suspended under Durham...
Sep 3
CDDFRS recruited 10 new trainee firefighters
Thousands applied for the coveted role of Wholetime Firefighter at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) – with a...
Aug 24
Darlington Firefighter to take on Great North Run for mental health charity
A Darlington Firefighter is set to take on the Great North Run to raise funds for a mental health charity close to his heart. Jon-Paul...
Aug 22
Chester-le-EATS Organisers Announce Epic Line-Up
Organisers of Chester-le-EATS have announced the line-up for the event – which promises to be a “flavour fiesta” for visitors. The event...
Aug 21
Construction work begins on Durham Dales Gateway
Construction works have begun near Bishop Auckland West Railway Station, creating brand-new visitor parking facilities, improving access...
Aug 19
Results day at New College Durham
Students Celebrate Success in T-Levels, A-Levels, Vocational and Technical Qualifications at New College Durham New College Durham (the...
Aug 16
HENRY NORMAL AND NIGEL PLANER ANNOUNCE BARNARD CASTLE SHOW THIS OCTOBER
● BAFTA award-winning writer and producer turned poet Henry Normal and legendary British actor Nigel Planer are heading back on the road...
Aug 16
Durham Business Growth programme helps local business fly high
Since its launch in September 2023, the Durham Business Growth programme has helped businesses based in County Durham to elevate their...
Aug 16
Ushaw Flower Festival returns to celebrate moments in history
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens is to host a three-day floral celebration near Durham. The Ushaw Flower Festival promises to be...
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