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


Aug 29, 2022
Music festivals urged to do more to tackle sexual violence
The set up and culture of music festivals can create dangerous spaces where sexual violence and harassment can be perpetrated, according...

Aug 29, 2022
Dave Gorman comes to Stockton Globe
It was announced today that, in advance of starting this September, Dave Gorman’s upcoming tour will be extended by a further 37 dates...


Aug 27, 2022
Team mission for chaplain lacing up her trainers for charity
A prison chaplain from Durham is preparing to swap her vestments for a running vest to raise vital funds to support vulnerable children....


Aug 17, 2022
Flower Festival to pay tribute to County Durham’s people, places and past
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens is to host a flower festival celebrating County Durham’s heritage, culture, people and places....


Aug 17, 2022
County Durham men fined over fly-tipping offences
Two men from County Durham have been ordered to pay more than £1,000 each over separate fly-tipping related offences. Durham County...


Aug 16, 2022
DURHAM DAD TAKES ON SKYDIVE FUNDRAISER FOR THE SICK CHILDREN’S TRUST
Daring Durham dad Johnathan Storey is undertaking a tandem skydive later this month to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust, the...


Aug 16, 2022
Durham School Wins Impact Award
Durham-based New Brancepeth Primary School has been announced as one of the first winners of the School Games Impact Awards, for their...


Aug 16, 2022
Discover the link between the Tudors and mathematics in new Durham Castle exhibition
A brand-new Tudor exhibition has been installed at Durham Castle to celebrate the life of Cuthbert Tunstall. Cuthbert was the Prince...


Aug 15, 2022
Wharton Park Nominated for "UK's Favourite park"
Wharton Park, in Durham City, has been nominated as the UK's favourite park, and voting is now open to decide the winner. Fields in Trust...


Aug 15, 2022
New study shows Durham needs driving instructors!
New research has revealed the 10 UK regions which have the lowest number of approved driving instructors in the country - and Durham...


Aug 12, 2022
New measures introduced to tackle anti-social behaviour
New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour at a popular Teesdale beauty spot have come into force. Durham County Council has introduced...


Aug 11, 2022
Only 50 days left to spend your £50 and £20 notes
With 50 days to go until paper £50 and £20 banknotes lose their legal tender status, Post Office is urging people to spend, or deposit,...


Aug 10, 2022
Are you struggling to sleep? Follow our top tips to get some shut eye in Durham
With approximately 7.5 million Brits only achieving five hours of sleep or less on average, sleep deprivation is far more common than you...


Aug 8, 2022
Levelling Up bids submitted to government
Bids totalling almost £100 million have been submitted to government to help enhance transport, regeneration, town centres and culture...


Aug 4, 2022
Live Commentary returns this Saturday with Spennymoor vs Hereford
Live commentary returns this Saturday as the partnership between Durham OnAir and Spennymoor Town FC continues into the 22/23 season. The...


Aug 4, 2022
Progress continues on new Durham City bus station
Construction of a state-of-the-art bus station in the heart of Durham City is now well underway. Durham County Council is developing the...


Aug 4, 2022
North East commuters could save £700 by cycling to work  
Cycling to work could save commuters in the North East up to £700 each per year, helping households manage expenditure as they navigate...


Aug 4, 2022
New team to assist with clearing waste
A new waste clearance team will remove rubbish from the yards and gardens of people who fail to comply with notices to do so. Durham...


Aug 4, 2022
Video: Huge fire engulfs field in West Aukland
Video has been shared of a huge fire engulfing a farmers field in West Aukland. Plumes of smoke could be seen as far away as Esh Village,...

Aug 3, 2022
Opening the door to new council homes in Durham
Residents have opened the door to the first of County Durham’s new council homes. Plans by Durham County Council for a new era of council...
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