From Durham OnAir

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

May 10

DISNEY'S THE LION KING BRINGS OVER 100,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO SUNDERLAND

Disney’s THE LION KING ended a record-breaking season at Sunderland Empire on Saturday 6 May having performed to over 100,000 audience...

May 4

Celebrate the Coronation at Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral is set to host a number of special events and services to mark the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and...

Apr 29

Northern Kin Festival campers turned away & cars stuck in mud at Ushaw House.

Northern Kin festival, which is taking place this weekend at Ushaw House & Gardens in West Durham, has started with chaos and...

Apr 28

Five tips to ensure your proposal remains a surprise to your partner

Planning a proposal is both an exciting and difficult time. Not only will you feel anxious about the response when the moment arrives,...

Apr 27

Durham Cathedral reaches out to young people and families with its new Junior Church

Durham Cathedral is making changes to the times of regular Sunday morning services to make way for a brand-new Junior Church, making it...

Apr 27

New World Trading Company Takes The Botanist To Durham

New World Trading Company (NWTC) has announced that the next location its award-winning brand The Botanist will open is Durham, after...

Apr 19

Over 2,000 dogs stolen each year: How pet owners can protect their pooch

With criminals looking to make a quick buck from the increased dog prices nationwide, pet owners have been warned to take extra...

Apr 18

Durham cheerleaders heading to World Championships

A group of young cheerleaders from Durham will be heading to Florida next week to compete in one of the most prestigious competitions in...

Apr 16

Durham Cathedral is 'most instagramable' free attraction in UK

Durham Cathedral has ranked top in the Most Instagram free attractions in the UK. This is according to Go Outdoors who have taken a...

Apr 14

SALE OF HOUSE COAL BAN IMMINENT – WHAT CONSUMERS NEED TO KNOW

Following a ban on bagged house-coal sales in England, the sale of loose house coal is set to become illegal from 1 May 2023, homeowners...

Apr 14

The Magic of The Silver Swan at The Bowes Museum

Something extraordinary is coming to The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle this July as we open our major landmark exhibition for 2023. Part...

Apr 8

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY THE MUSICALCOMING TO SUNDERLAND EMPIRE ON 2 AUGUST 2023

Gareth Snook will play ‘Willy Wonka’ in the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of the new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit ...

Mar 29

Light-bending gravity reveals one of the biggest black holes ever found

A team of astronomers has discovered one of the biggest black holes ever found, taking advantage of a phenomenon called gravitational...

Mar 29

Holy Week and Easter at Durham Cathedral

Starting this weekend, Durham Cathedral is inviting people to join the most important Christian festival in the year, at one of the most...

Mar 27

50 Min delays at Durham after police allegedly called over £65

There were severe delays on the East Coast main line this evening as trains were delayed between Edinburgh and Newcastle, and then once...

Mar 24

Expert reveals how to dress as a wedding guest without upstaging and upsetting the bride

The unwritten rules of attending a wedding are generally easy to achieve, with minimal effort: always RSVP, do not bring extra guests,...

Mar 24

Landfill companies that caused misery for local residents hit with fines totalling over £72,000

landfill companies have been prosecuted for blighting the community in Blaydon – with one of them fined over £70,000. The prosecution was...

Mar 24

MRS. BROWN RIDES AGAIN

The multi-award-winning Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs. Brown’s Boys have announced their much-loved classic play ‘Mrs. Brown Rides Again’...

Mar 18

How to deal with Mothers Day when it's all a bit difficult.

Lots of people love Mothers Day – it is a really important moment to celebrate our mums and thank them. But for many it is a really hard...

Mar 14

St Cuthbert Day Celebration's at Durham Cathedral

Annual celebrations for the North East's most famous saint, St Cuthbert, take place this weekend, on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 March at...