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


May 15, 2023
Free events at Durham University’s Oriental Museum to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday
Durham University’s Oriental Museum will celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a host of free, family-friendly events on Saturday 27 May....


May 13, 2023
Transpennine Express to be brought into Operator of Last Resort
Transpennine Express’s contract will not be renewed on 28th May Secretary of State asks Northern Mayors to work with the Government...


May 13, 2023
10 Eurovision inspired cocktails to serve up at your party
The Eurovision final is nearly here, and we’ll soon find out which country will be crowned as the 2023 winner – in the meantime, many...


May 13, 2023
Swifts are encouraged to nest in Durham Cathedral Tower as speakers and cameras are installed
Durham Cathedral is encouraging breeding swifts to nest by installing high powered speakers 60ft above the ground in its iconic Belfry...


May 12, 2023
Durham Cathedral opens its doors for visitors to explore at dusk
Durham Cathedral is opening its doors at dusk for a one-off evening event inspired by European-wide Museums at Night. On Saturday 13 May,...


May 11, 2023
Lanes & Co Launches in Newcastle
Distinguished and internationally renowned luxury jewellery, antique and auction specialists, Lanes & Co have set up a gem of a base in...


May 10, 2023
Cullercoats Bay Revealed As One Of The Most Polluted Beaches Across England
Sustainable toilet paper company Oceans has created waves with striking images that demonstrate the potentially devastating impact of...


May 10, 2023
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, 2023
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 28, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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...
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