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


Nov 6, 2024
LOVE Strictly? Here's a FAB-U-LOUS opportunity for you!
DURHAM charity St Cuthbert’s Hospice are looking for 12 couples to take part in a Strictly Come Dancing style dance competition to raise...


Oct 28, 2024
Children launch book after literacy project
What do Taylor Swift, a mansion full of live dinosaurs, and a mysterious red planet have in common? They all make an appearance in a new...


Oct 28, 2024
Join the Diwali celebrations to be held at Durham University’s Oriental Museum
Durham University students and community volunteers will celebrate the spectacular Indian festival of Diwali at Durham University’s...


Oct 18, 2024
Heathers The Musical Opens at Stockton Globe
October 15th, 2024. Dear Diary... Yesterday was the day, Westerberg High School's finest students arrived at Stockton Globe for the...


Oct 16, 2024
Julia Handelman-Smith named new Programme Director of Into the Light
Into the Light is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Handelman-Smith as its new Programme Director. Julia is joining Into the...

Oct 3, 2024
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...


Oct 3, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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...
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