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


Molly Rainford goes Back to School to reduce stigma on period education
Going through puberty comes with a lot of changes to a girl’s body and emotions. When a period happens for the first time, girls should...
Nov 23, 2023


Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Head Teacher wins Gold Teaching Award
Maria Carlton, Executive Head Teacher at Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Schools has been announced as the gold winner of the Award for...
Nov 22, 2023


Sacriston Christmas Extravaganza 2023
Monday 27th November 2023, 4-7pm The Fulforth Centre & Village Square, Sacriston, DH7 6JT Organised by Sacriston Community Association &...
Nov 17, 2023

Nick Robinson and Ed Balls set to speak at Durham Cathedral Institute this December
Nick Robinson and Ed Balls will be speaking at Durham Cathedral next month in a discussion exploring the future of democracy. People...
Nov 15, 2023


Durham named one of the safest cities for a night out in the UK
New data has revealed the top ten best, safest and cheapest cities for a night out in the UK. The study, conducted by online casino...
Nov 15, 2023


Commendation for life saving firefighters
‘We all have a responsibility to look out for each other’ Those are the words of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s...
Nov 14, 2023


Dear Evan Hansen announced for Sunderland Empire!
Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse are delighted to announce a new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy...
Nov 14, 2023

In the Park Festival Newcastle
We’re excited to announce a brand-new show coming to the North East in 2024 - In the Park Festival. Taking over Newcastle’s Leazes Park...
Nov 9, 2023


Landslip partly closes East Coast Main Line in at Newton Aycliffe
A landslip has closed 1 of 2 lines on the East Coast mainline in County Durham, with passengers being told to check before they travel...
Nov 8, 2023


CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NOIZE
SLADE - Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of...
Nov 8, 2023


Paint a poppy pebble this Remembrance
The Forces Employment Charity is calling on the public to show their support for Remembrance Day this year, by taking part in its...
Nov 8, 2023


60 YEARS SINCE THE BEATLES
November 22, 2023, marks 60 years since The Beatles performed at the then, Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees with two monumental...
Nov 7, 2023


The Festival of Remembrance is returning
The Festival of Remembrance is returning for the 12th year at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 11 November, for an evening of commemoration,...
Nov 7, 2023


CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR SILVER SWAN RESTORATION
The Bowes Museum is launching an exciting crowdfunding campaign appealing for people to help restore the iconic Silver Swan and be...
Nov 1, 2023

Amity, the fast rising young musician
North East music fans have another chance to catch breakthrough artist Amity this November 11-14th, fresh from winning the Royal Albert...
Oct 31, 2023


Lanchester residents wake up to flooding across the village.
Residents in the village of Lanchester have woken up to flooding across the village this morning. Photographs posted on social media this...
Oct 29, 2023


Durham the most newsworthy city in UK History.
Durham has been named the most newsworthy city in the country following new analysis of more than 67 million historic newspaper pages...
Oct 24, 2023

North East Snubbed in UK's Happiest Dog Competition
The North East has been snubbed in the UK's happiest dog competition, with the winner and both runners up hailing from South East...
Oct 17, 2023


Womans Dies After House Fire in Tantobi
A woman has sadly died in a house fire in County Durham. At 9.34am on Sunday (15th), Country Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue...
Oct 17, 2023


5 expert tips for a winter-ready car
As the UK suffers from more stormy and cold weather, insurance experts at A-plan Insurance have compiled a list of the top five tips to...
Oct 3, 2023
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