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

Dec 23, 2022
Winter warmer bundles provide emergency help as cold weather bites
As wintry weather takes hold, a winter warmer bundle provided by a charity’s trading arm is flying off the shelves to help people on a...


Dec 23, 2022
County Durham shop ordered to close over tobacco sales
A County Durham shop has been ordered to close after illegal tobacco was sold from the premises. Durham County Council has secured a...


Dec 19, 2022
North East Ambulance Services declares critical incident due to extreme pressures
North East Ambulance Service has today (19 December) declared a critical incident as a result of unprecedented pressure impacting its...


Dec 19, 2022
Updates to County Durham Christmas bin collections
Residents across County Durham are reminded of some changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year. Durham County Council’s...


Dec 19, 2022
BREAKING: Durham is officially the 'most festive' city in the UK!
As December approaches, households across the country are gearing up for Christmas. According to Google Trends, interest in keywords...


Dec 19, 2022
Durham University Chancellor to deliver prestigious BBC Reith Lecture
Durham University’s new Chancellor Fiona Hill is among four leading thinkers chosen to deliver a prestigious BBC Reith Lecture this...

Dec 19, 2022
Experts reveal how to protect your home this winter
40% of Brits are ‘caught out’ by winter due to a lack of preparation, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the Met Office. Over a...


Dec 18, 2022
ROMESH RANGANATHAN: HUSTLEIS HEADING TO STOCKTON IN 2024
After a sell-out tour in 2019-22, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition. Are people inherently...


Dec 18, 2022
Customer Access Points Christmas Closures
Residents in County Durham are being reminded that Customer Access Points and most other county council buildings will be closed over the...


Dec 15, 2022
Bold new vision for County Durham’s economy
A bold and ambitious new strategy that will shape County Durham’s economy over the next decade and beyond has been officially adopted by...


Dec 14, 2022
Have your say on outdoor sports facilities in Chester-le-Street
Residents are invited to have their say on how to ensure outdoor sporting facilities in Chester-le-Street meet the needs of local...


Dec 14, 2022
Top Safety Tips for Exercising Outside This Winter
As we head towards Christmas, many will be considering getting a head start on their New Year fitness resolutions. However, with snow and...


Dec 13, 2022
Alfie Joey makes his debut as Strictly St Cuthbert’s Guest Judge!
Newcastle broadcaster, actor, author and illustrator Alfie Joey has been announced as the special guest judge for Strictly St Cuthbert’s...


Dec 13, 2022
Durham Cathedral Christmas tree illuminated by Ukrainian family at festive service
Yesterday afternoon, Durham Cathedral welcomed guests from Ukraine and their host families living in the North-East region to illuminate...


Dec 13, 2022
HUNDREDS OF NORTH EAST SCHOOL CHILDREN STAR IN FESTIVE PUBLIC ART
Hundreds of children from County Durham schools are starring in an innovative new artwork commissioned by Ushaw Historic House, Chapels...


Dec 13, 2022
Best Tips for Decorating Your Home Well & Safely This Christmas!
As we move through the festive period and the echoes of Christmas cheer begin to spread, it’s that time when homeowners dust off their...


Dec 10, 2022
Durham Police Reveal shocking footage of arrests of drivers over the limit.
Durham Police have released body cam footage of people being arrested across the County for Driving over the limit, in an effort to...


Dec 10, 2022
WEEE project wins national award
A council has been recognised for its efforts to reduce and recycle waste at the National Recycling Awards. Durham County Council has won...


Dec 10, 2022
Go green this Christmas with the Woodland Trust’s guide to free winter walks in the north
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? If so, you’re not alone. With the cost-of-living crisis biting, a simpler, more environmentally...


Dec 10, 2022
10-year-old recognised for bravery by ambulance service
A 10-year-old from Gateshead has been awarded a bravery certificate by North East Ambulance Service 10-year-old Lucia Charlton from...
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