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


Sep 16, 2022
Collective grief and shared loss, the psychology of national mourning
Following the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many people will be grieving and feeling loss. Psychologists from the British...


Sep 16, 2022
Durham voted top university in North East in Times List
Durham University is top of the North East university rankings, and sits sixth place nationally, according to The Times and The Sunday...


Sep 15, 2022
Alert: Police concerned for man missing from Consett
Police are concerned for, a man, Mark Shield, from Consett, who was last seen at home on Langdon Close, Consett, at around 7.40pm on...


Sep 13, 2022
‘Family Favourite’ Inclusive Arts Festival Returns
IncludFEST, the annual outdoor festival for d/Deaf and disabled children, young people and families returns to Hardwick Park in...


Sep 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth: Durham Remembrance details have been released
Details of remembrance arrangements in County Durham have been released following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. As a mark of...


Sep 9, 2022
Durham Cathedral mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Durham Cathedral is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. During this national period of mourning Durham...

Sep 9, 2022
Durham County Council's statement on the death of Elizabeth II
Cllr Beaty Bainbridge, Chair of Durham County Council, has made a statement regarding the announcement this evening of the death of Her...


Sep 8, 2022
WATCH: FASD awareness day - Watch Karen from Newcastle's story
Balance, the North East alcohol programme, is marking Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day on 9 Sept by launching a powerful new...


Sep 8, 2022
Man fined for significant fly-tip in County Durham
A man has been ordered to pay more than £1,100 after a large fly-tip caused damage to the County Durham environment. Durham County...


Sep 7, 2022
Blackhall roofing entrepreneur donates back to school packs to pupils story
Findley Roofing and Building are proud to have continued their Kool 4 Skool initiative in 2022. The company has provided local children...


Sep 7, 2022
Expert reveals how to keep your home warm without using energy this winter
Winter fuel bills are currently expected to rise to £3,549 this October. Google Trends reveals UK households searching for ‘energy...


Sep 6, 2022
County Durham Pound project seeks to maximise local benefits from £1billion spend
Twelve primarily public sector organisations in County Durham which spend nearly £1 billion between them are working together to maximise...


Sep 6, 2022
Increasing budget pressures discussed by Councillors
The impact of rising inflation and increases in energy and fuel costs alongside continued budget pressures are set to be discussed by...


Sep 2, 2022
£2 bus fare cap across England to save passengers money
Millions across England will save money through a new £2 cap on single bus journeys from January to March, backed by up to £60 million to...


Sep 1, 2022
Organisations invited to join GLOBEfest celebrations in Stockton
Stockton Borough Council and Ambassador Theatre Group have invited a number of groups from across the borough to join the GLOBEfest...


Sep 1, 2022
Roll up to a circus performance in County Durham
A County Durham town is set to come alive with all the fun of the circus this weekend. Durham County Council is hosting a free family fun...


Aug 31, 2022
Applications open for 2023/24 school year
Parents whose children are due to start primary or secondary school next year can start applying for a place from next week. Durham...


Aug 31, 2022
The insects are revolting! Nature’s keyworkers hold miniature protest at organic farm
Nature’s keyworkers held a protest standing up for their insect rights at an organic farm in the North East today, marking the start of...


Aug 30, 2022
Hospices in region warn energy bill rise means they need to raise extra millions unless Government
The leaders of the 12 independent charitable Hospices in the North East and North Cumbria have issued a call for Government to respond to...

Aug 29, 2022
County Durham man fined following fly-tip
A County Durham man has been ordered to pay more than £650 after pleading guilty to two fly-tipping related offences. Durham County...
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