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


Oct 7, 2022
Bringing a touch of magic to road safety messages
School children across County Durham are enjoying a series of magic shows centred around road safety. Allan’s Road Safety Magic Show is...

Oct 7, 2022
Enhancing Wheatley Hill through community action
People in Wheatley Hill can share their thoughts on how to enhance their community from next week. Durham County Council’s Community...


Oct 7, 2022
Lost ancient symbol of Scottish nationhood could reside in North East
As an historic symbol of nationhood, it rivals the Stone of Destiny for importance in the ancient story of Scotland. Yet almost six...


Oct 6, 2022
Local charities supported by crematoria recycling scheme
Two crematoria in County Durham have donated a total of £24,000 to local charities supporting people with cancer, thanks to funds raised...


Oct 5, 2022
Supporting residents to live longer, healthier lives
Work being undertaken to support County Durham residents in living longer, healthier lives and to tackle widening inequalities caused by...


Oct 5, 2022
Creating warm spaces across County Durham
Community groups and organisations across County Durham are being offered financial support to become Warm Spaces. Durham County Council...


Oct 3, 2022
Expansion at Durham based WL Distillery
It’s been two years since the first bottle of gin left WL Distillery and the County Durham based distillery have been shaking up quite a...


Sep 30, 2022
GoFibre to bring better broadband to rural Teesdale under government’s Project Gigabit
More than 4,000 rural premises in Teesdale will gain access to faster and more reliable broadband after Borderlink, trading as GoFibre,...


Sep 30, 2022
Meadowfield Man Crowned 'Big Jubilee Lunch' Champion
Nextdoor, the neighbourhood network, has today revealed the winners of its fifth annual ‘Good Neighbourhood Awards.’ With more than 5,000...


Sep 27, 2022
Durham parents suffering from 'Empty Nest' syndrome asked to consider fostering.
According to a recent survey [1], 39% of parents across County Durham with children who have either recently moved out or will be leaving...


Sep 27, 2022
Award-winning gospel choir to commemorate former Durham University Lecture
A Grammy World Music Award-winning choir will mark the 40th anniversary of the assassination of a former Durham University lecturer. As...


Sep 23, 2022
Durham Cathedral’s interior is set to be transformed with light and sound this October
Durham Cathedral is set to be transformed with dazzling sound and light this October as Life by artists Luxmuralis comes to the North...


Sep 23, 2022
INTERVIEW: Derren Brown brings 'SHOWMAN' tour to Stockton Globe
From October 18th -22nd, 2022, Derren Brown, the ever-popular multi-award-winning master of mind control and illusion, will be visiting...


Sep 23, 2022
Supporting care workers to drive
Home care workers across County Durham are being offered support to help pass their driving tests. Durham County Council has produced an...


Sep 23, 2022
ABBA & Elton tribute plus A Christmas Carol to be performed in Cathedral
Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to bring two of their productions to Durham Cathedral this winter. People will have the...


Sep 21, 2022
First direct evidence that babies react to taste and smell in the womb
Scientists have recorded the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb by...


Sep 21, 2022
Former Foreign Secretary to give lecture in memory of Durham University graduate
Senior British political figure Sir Malcolm Rifkind will visit Durham University to give a lecture and help raise funds in memory of a...


Sep 21, 2022
Durham OnAir Launches on Freeview Channel 277
Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham, has launched on a new free to air Digital TV Radio channel. UK Radio Portal...


Sep 18, 2022
Video: North East Voices From The Queue
Durham OnAir has visited 'The Queue' in London, to talk to people who have travelled from the North East to pay their respects to her...


Sep 18, 2022
Moment of reflection takes place in Durham Market Place
The nation paused for reflection at 8pm on 18th September 2022, to honor the memory of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. Durham City was no...
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