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


May 15, 2024
Narnia To Return To Sunderland!
The celebrated production of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was loved by audiences and critics alike during its...


May 13, 2024
Tyne and Wear British Engines workers strike over pay
Around 170 workers employed in Newcastle and South Shields by historic North East engineering firm British Engines will strike over pay,...

May 10, 2024
JAMES ANNOUNCE NEW WARM UP SHOW
James have recently announced a new live show at Stockton Globe on 31st May 2024. The well-known Mancunian rock band have just...


May 9, 2024
Durham University singing group retains national championship and competes on world stage
Durham University’s a cappella singing group Northern Lights has become the first mixed group to defend the national championship,...

May 9, 2024
Durham Among UK's Most Dangerous Student Zones
New research has shed light on the university zones with the highest crime rates, pinpointing Cathays in Cardiff as the riskiest and...


May 3, 2024
Mobile phone app brings Alice in Wonderland to Durham University’s Botanic Garden
A mobile phone app will bring classic children’s story Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to life at Durham University’s Botanic Garden...


May 3, 2024
Durham Fringe Festival 2024 has launched
Durham Fringe Festival 2024 returns bigger and better with eight performance spaces across seven venues, 90 different shows and a total...


May 2, 2024
Durham Cathedral Choristers head to London to perform at St Paul’s Cathedral
Durham Cathedral Choir will be joining the choirs of St Paul’s and Rochester Cathedral to sing together at the 2024 Clergy Support Trust...


May 2, 2024
Newcastle family reunite with the crew who saved his life
Duncan Stuart, father of three from South Gosforth needed urgent help from North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) when he experienced...


May 2, 2024
The Salvation Army and Home Instead launch memory café for community
Local home care company, Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton, and The Salvation Army in Darlington, have joined forces to support...


Apr 29, 2024
Funding boost to support water quality in County Durham
Water quality in two County Durham watercourses will benefit from a partnership project, led by the Wear Rivers Trust and supported by...


Apr 24, 2024
Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms kicks off its summer season
A jam-packed programme of musicals, plays and variety shows at the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre is now available to entertain...


Apr 24, 2024
Crews rescue horse trapped in mud in Chester-le-Street
It was ‘neigh-bother’ for Firefighters to rescue a horse trapped in mud in Chester-le-Street. Crews from County Durham and Darlington...


Apr 24, 2024
Be Water Aware
Firefighters are urging the public not to take risks when near the water and warned that doing so can have tragic consequences. The stark...


Apr 19, 2024
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells Returns to Stockton Globe
Continuing on from last year’s 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, it has been announced the...


Apr 18, 2024
HUNDREDS TO GATHER AT RABY CASTLE, DARLINGTON, FOR THE GREAT BRITISH DOG WALK
The Great British Dog Walk, a popular charity walk run by national assistance dog charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, is back for a...


Apr 17, 2024
Goodbye to Metro Radio and Sun Fm! Durham OnAir is staying local!
Durham OnAir the local radio station for County Durham & Darlington will soon be one of the only choices to hear genuine local radio all...


Apr 8, 2024
Barnard Castle back on the airwaves with Teesdale Takeover!
Barnard Castle is back on the radio with it's very own dedicated radio show. The town has been without a community radio station since...


Apr 8, 2024
Bull trapped in the River Tees
Firefighters came to the rescue of a bull trapped in the River Tees in Darlington over the weekend. One crew from Darlington and two...


Apr 4, 2024
Fitness experts reveal how to avoid Dead Butt Syndrome
Prolonged periods of sitting, whether at it's at work or home, can contribute to a variety of potential health risks, including...
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