From Durham OnAir

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16 hours ago

Landlord fined after yard’s health risk

A company which failed to declare its interest in a property which had health and vermin risks has been ordered to pay more than £1,800....

1 day ago

Hartlepool & Sunderland in Top 10 most Stressed Places!

Blackpool is the most stressed place in England Chesterfield ranks as the second most stressed Hull comes in third A new study has...

3 days ago

TOM GRENNAN ‘Live After Racing’ announces Newcastle Racecourse show on Saturday 1st July

We are delighted to announce singer, songwriter TOM GRENNAN is to perform at Newcastle Racecourse on Saturday 1st July 2023! Tom Grennan...

5 days ago

STEP BACK IN TIME WITH THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

CELEBRATE 60 YEARS SINCE THE LEGENDARY BEATLES PLAYED THE STOCKTON GLOBE STAGE IN SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY GIG Fans of the iconic Fab Four,...

7 days ago

North East fears for more elderly heatwave deaths in 2023: New YouGov poll

With the Met Office expecting 2023 to be one of the hottest on record and last summer’s searing temperatures and wildfires still fresh in...

7 days ago

Pupils taught well in Reception are more likely to earn more in later life

Children in the most effective reception classes can expect to earn more than their peers in later life, according to a new study by...

Jan 25

95th Academy Award Nominations Announced

Best Picture All Quiet On The Western Front Avatar: The Way Of Water The Banshees Of Inisherin Elvis Everything Everywhere All At Once...

Jan 25

How To Limit Your Child’s Screen Time Without Too Much Fuss

In today’s society, we are surrounded by technology and it is an inevitable part of our lives. Children should be introduced to...

Jan 24

Brace yourselves! Sister Act is coming to Sunderland!

The producers of the brand-new production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce that new dates have been added to the UK...

Jan 24

Have your say on the way you access council services

County Durham residents are being invited to have their say on the way they access council services. Durham County Council is reviewing...

Jan 23

Works to begin at city centre building

Essential works will get underway in the coming week to a building in Durham City Centre. The need for works to 17 Claypath, the former...

Jan 21

Rogue roofer handed suspended prison sentence

A rogue trader from County Durham who failed to complete work he was paid for has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to...

Jan 21

Renowned Earth artwork, Gaia, coming to Durham Cathedral this summer

This summer, Durham Cathedral will be giving visitors an out-of-this-world experience as Gaia, Luke Jerram’s replica artwork of planet...

Jan 21

Six reasons why you aren’t seeing results from your workout

Becoming consistent with your workout routine can be a challenge, but when you’re seeing no significant results it can be even more...

Jan 20

Ambulance service reminds public to use service wisely during industrial action

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is urging the public again to only dial 999 for an ambulance during strike days for life-threatening...

Jan 20

Today is National Cheese Day, and Cheese is not as unhealthy as you think!

Despite the humble cheese toastie polling as our favourite sandwich,* a new survey undertaken by low-fat, high-protein cheese brand...

Jan 19

The words people from Durham are struggling to pronounce

Brits are struggling to pronounce the name ‘Aoife’ more than any other term, with the pronunciation receiving more than 9,000 searches a...

Jan 19

REVEALED: How Durham-ites can avoid scams on Facebook and Insta this year.

Cybercriminals are always producing new ways to steal from unsuspecting social media users, often trying to obtain account login...

Jan 18

BREAKING: Durham Police experience 999 technical issue

Durham Police have said they are having technical issues with their 101 and 999 phone service, and have urged people to only call 999 in...

Jan 18

Durham Residents urged to be prepared to vote with ID

County Durham residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in future elections, ahead of a new requirement to show photo...