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


Aug 2, 2022
Stockton Globe has announced a show-stopping line-up of artists for the eagerly awaited GLOBEfest
Stockton Globe has announced a show-stopping line-up of artists for the eagerly awaited GLOBEfest! Globefest is an interactive family...


Aug 2, 2022
Durham Fringe Festival thrills in City for second year running
Durham Fringe Festival has brought laughs a plenty to Durham, in another week of brilliant fringe theater in the city. In it's second...


Aug 2, 2022
Searches for ‘football lessons' explode 665% after England's women's team win the Euros
Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for ‘football lessons’ exploded 665% in the United Kingdom as of 1st of August 2022...


Jul 29, 2022
Globe Winners take backstage tour
Excitement grew this week after winners from the final Globe Free Tickets Draw got the chance to go behind the scenes at the Stockton...

Jul 27, 2022
Human remains found in Durham Market Place
Electricity workers, who were called out to repair underground cabling, have had to halt their work after human remains were discovered...


Jul 27, 2022
Fairy tales to come to life across County Durham
The fabulous Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales are being brought to life across County Durham this summer. The Not So Grimm Twins will offer...


Jul 27, 2022
Raising Green Flag Awards across County Durham
County Durham’s green spaces have once again been recognised for their high standards at the prestigious Green Flag Awards. Eleven parks...


Jul 27, 2022
Artist’s tributes to beloved North East saints goes on display at Durham Cathedral
Artworks celebrating the stories of the Northern Saints by a local artist, Rita Readman, have gone on display in Durham Cathedral’s...


Jul 21, 2022
Celebrating Dragon Park Enhancements
County Durham school children are benefitting from improvements to a community park. Durham County Council’s Find and Fix team has...


Jul 21, 2022
Listen: Highest ever temperature recorded in Durham
Durham has recorded its highest ever maximum temperature of 36.9°C. The reading was taken at the University’s Durham Observatory weather...


Jul 20, 2022
Supporting East Durham residents to be more active
A campaign supporting people with long-term health conditions to lead an active lifestyle is being extended across County Durham....


Jul 20, 2022
Rediscovered cast of St Bede’s skull brought to Durham Cathedral Museum after more than 190 years
More than 190 years after it was made, the rediscovered cast of St Bede’s skull has arrived at Durham Cathedral Museum as part of the...


Jul 19, 2022
Thousands gather for a brilliant BRASS-travaganza
Thousands of people have come together across County Durham to enjoy the sound of Durham BRASS. More than 35,000 people experienced the...


Jul 19, 2022
More children at risk as councils forced to halve spending on early support
More vulnerable children than ever now need crisis support, after councils were forced to halve spending on services which help prevent...


Jul 18, 2022
Absoloutely Fabulous return for Dragonfly ball
Over 200 guests descended on The Biscuit Factory to celebrate the return of The Dragonfly Ball and the uniquely striking and...


Jul 18, 2022
Our Top Tips to stop your phone overheating!
With the UK facing the hottest temperatures on record this week, many of us will be wondering how to protect our tech items from...


Jul 13, 2022
Listen: Scoop Festival returns to Durham for another weekend of live music!
County Durham’s favourite two-day music festival is gearing up to stay at Burnhopeside Hall this July, where a weekend full of live...


Jul 13, 2022
Listen: Durham shop owner to deliver aid to Ukraine orphanages
Jo Soulsby, owner of Moon Jewelry in Durham, is to travel to Ukraine as part of a convoy delivering aid, including food and medical...


Jul 12, 2022
Groundwork Installs World’s First High Tide Floating Ecosystem at Newcastle Quayside
Through its flagship Revitalising our Estuaries programme; community and environmental charity Groundwork NE & Cumbria has spearheaded...


Jul 12, 2022
Comedy legend to star in Durham Panto
A comedy legend will join the cast of a County Durham pantomime for a magic carpet ride this Christmas. Tommy Cannon is set to star as...
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