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


Aug 21, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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...


Aug 13, 2024
HC-One proudly sponsors Darlington Pride for third consecutive year
HC-One was delighted to be a sponsor of Darlington Pride, organised by Darlington Borough Council, to show their support for the LGBTQIA+...


Aug 13, 2024
Durham Fringe Festival Joint Effort Raises Funds for Chosen Charity St Cuthbert’s Hospice
Durham Fringe Festival has raised £600 for St Cuthbert’s Hospice in a joint effort with audience members, volunteers and performers at...


Aug 13, 2024
DURHAM CITY IS OFFICIALLY ‘COACH FRIENDLY’
Durham City has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s ‘Coach Friendly’ accreditation, in recognition of the city’s...


Aug 9, 2024
Durham University Oriental Museum exhibits unique collection in Japan
A unique collection of family memorabilia from Durham University’s Oriental Museum is being exhibited at the National Museum of Japanese...

Aug 4, 2024
UKs FIRST Manifestation and Mindset Festival announced for Newcastle
The stars are aligning for Mani-Fest founder Mart Tweedy as early bird tickets for the UKs first manifestation and mindset festival sell...


Jul 31, 2024
Durham Fringe Festival sees record visitor numbers over five days
Durham Fringe Festival 2024, with its distinctive stretch-tent marquee and mobile box office on Palace Green, has drawn to a close with...


Jul 31, 2024
The 13-Storey Treehouse
Presented by Roast Productions and CDP Kids, the stage adaptation of The 13-Storey Treehouse, Andy Griffiths’ and Terry...


Jul 23, 2024
Enjoy a summer of maritime heritage at the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
This summer the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool is welcoming the Unpath’d Waters Discovery Bus, alongside informative...


Jul 22, 2024
New College Durham announce development of multi-use games area
New College Durham proud to announce that work has begun on installing a brand-new, all-weather, multi-use games area right here on...


Jul 19, 2024
STOCKTON MAN BRAVES JELLYFISH AND CHILLY TEMPERATURES
Strong currents, cold water and jellyfish will be among the challenges facing a Stockton-on-Tees man when he attempts to swim the English...


Jul 19, 2024
7,730 butterflies spotted in County Durham last summer, can the region beat that this year?
Last summer, citizen scientists in County Durham spotted 7,730 butterflies and day-flying moths during the Big Butterfly Count. Today,...


Jul 12, 2024
KAPOW SCI-FI MARKET IN STOCKTON
On Saturday 6th July 2024, the annual family friendly sci- festival, KAPOW returned to Stockton. Characters from...


Jul 12, 2024
Cathedral service for Durham Miners Gala returns this weekend
The hugely popular Miners Festival Service at Durham Cathedral will return this weekend as part of the Durham Miners Gala. The service,...


Jul 10, 2024
Boost for Durham as new developments drive growth in the visitor economy
Latest tourism figures show a major boost for Durham’s economy as the county builds on its bumper £1bn milestone achieved in 2022, with...


Jul 10, 2024
GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD FOR DURHAM FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024
Durham Fringe Festival Performers turn out in the market square to encourage sustainable travel as festival approaches With just two...
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