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

Jul 8, 2023
Man in critical condition after serious Incident in Newton Aycliffe, one arrested.
A man has been arrested after a serious assault at Blakes in Newton Aycliffe yesterday (8th July). Forensic officers were on scene at the...


Jul 5, 2023
Popular Miners Festival Service returns to Durham Cathedral this weekend
Tens of thousands of people are preparing to gather in Durham City on Saturday 8 July 2023 for the 137th Miners Gala and details of the...


Jul 5, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Durham Careers Fair
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Durham Careers Fair set to take place on Thursday 10th August at the esteemed Durham Town Hall...

Jun 29, 2023
The best and worst places in the North East for food hygiene ratings
The towns and cities across the North East that score highest and lowest for their food hygiene ratings have been revealed, thanks to a...

Jun 28, 2023
STOCKTON GLOBE ANNOUNCETEES FOLK FESTIVAL
Tees Folk is a new, contemporary folk event celebrating folk and acoustic music brought to you by Teesside’s premier live entertainment...


Jun 27, 2023
Students' fashion show raises record-breaking £36,000 for mental health charity
A charity fashion show organised by students from Durham University has raised record-breaking sums to help people with mental illness....


Jun 21, 2023
Someone in Co Durham has less than 3 weeks to claim £120K in unclaimed National Lottery win!
Three winning 'Set For LIfe' lottery tickets, purchased in County Durham, remain unclaimed. The tickets are part of the National...


Jun 14, 2023
Expert reveals the one food that will improve your hay fever symptoms
Expert reveals one food that will improve your hay fever symptoms 'Hay fever' searches have spiked 114% in the last month. A healthy diet...


Jun 14, 2023
It's astounding! Rocky Horror returns to Sunderland!
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical The Rocky Horror Show will astound Wearside audiences once again as new dates are...


Jun 6, 2023
Four MORE stations in the North East to get a dose of classical music
Classical music is set to be piped into four stations in the North East to help combat anti-social behaviour. The latest stations -...


Jun 6, 2023
Volunteer Recruitment event to take place on June 9th.
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK and it’s taking place...


Jun 1, 2023
Ambulance service condemns vandals who smash an emergency vehicle
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is calling for witnesses to come forward after an emergency ambulance was vandalised in the early...


May 31, 2023
North East Ambulance Service sends out call for new recruits
THE North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) NHS Foundation Trust is sending out a call for more people from across the region to join its...


May 30, 2023
RTProjects invites you to join them in an Art-A-thon challenge
For the last 16 years RTProjects have been helping improve the mental health and wellbeing of people going through some of their darkest...


May 24, 2023
Durham-made Ken Loach movie is predicted a winner at Cannes Film Festival
A brand-new study released by Japan-101 reveals the top 20 films predicted to win the Palme d'Or award at this year's 76th annual Cannes...


May 24, 2023
Sunderland Release Domiciliary Care Report Findings
Healthwatch Sunderland, an established and independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the city have...


May 18, 2023
Scientists at Durham University unearth forgotten children of the past
Scientists have unearthed a harrowing story of forgotten children of the past, providing the first direct evidence of the lives of early...


May 18, 2023
Expert shares tips to manage anxiety at work
With anxiety being the central theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week (15th to the 21st May), it’s important to be aware of...


May 17, 2023
Tracker helps police recover stolen charity moped
London, U.K. – 15th May 2023 – When a thief in Arnison, Durham unlawfully helped himself to a moped that was on-loan from charity Wheels...


May 17, 2023
Dobbies’ Birtley store announces King Street Primary School as its local Helping Your Community Grow
Dobbies’ Birtley store has announced its local Helping Your Community Grow winner, seeing King Street Primary School receive gardening...
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