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


May 16, 2022
Trading Opportunity for Young Market Traders
Durham Markets Company is inviting aspiring young retailers and established young traders to join the city’s heat of the National Young...


May 16, 2022
HAND SANITISER MADE BY WL DISTILLERY TO JOIN SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP’S COLLECTION
A sample of hand sanitiser produced by an award-winning, North East based distillery, which switched production from gin to hand...


May 16, 2022
Environmental champions honored at prestigious awards
County Durham’s green-minded residents and community groups have been celebrated at a virtual awards ceremony. The annual County Durham...


May 16, 2022
Exercise Expert reveals the Most Effective Exercise to Burn Calories in 30 minutes
The vertical climber burns an average of 617 calories for men and 389 for women per 30 minutes Stationary cycle is the second most...


May 16, 2022
Launchpad expands operations into County Durham after saving veterans facility
National veterans’ charity Launchpad has purchased a veterans’ house in County Durham to expand its property portfolio to three houses,...


May 12, 2022
Platinum Jubilee Celebration Opens At Bowes Museum
See previously unseen footage of Her Majesty The Queen as a child in the latest exhibition to open at The Bowes Museum which celebrates...


May 11, 2022
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games reveals Queen’s Baton Relay route in the North East
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has unveiled the highly-anticipated route that the Queen’s Baton Relay will take in the North East...


May 10, 2022
Name for new County Durham history centre revealed
The name for a new history centre for County Durham has been revealed. The centre, which is currently under construction and due to open...


May 10, 2022
UK City of Culture 2025 judges arrive in County Durham
Ambitious plans to drive growth, spark creativity and celebrate the extraordinary people and places of County Durham will be showcased to...


May 10, 2022
Friends The Musical to play Stockton Globe
First there was the sitcom, then the reunion and now it’s time for the Musical. Wait… what??? That’s right, Friends The Musical Parody...


May 4, 2022
Summer programme announced for Bishop Auckland venue
A fun-filled summer season of entertainment has begun at a historic venue in County Durham. Bishop Auckland Town Hall has launched its...


May 4, 2022
Army Cadet Force recognised with Chairman’s Medal
An organisation which has helped countless young adults to develop their skills, broaden their horizons and become better citizens, has...


May 4, 2022
County Durham social worker champions deaf awareness
A north-east social worker has spoken of her experiences of being deaf and her role in supporting other people with hearing loss, as part...

Apr 28, 2022
Death Café promises ‘Dead Good Crack & 'Cake to Die For!’
The Death Café Experience is rolling into Durham City, offering unusual opportunities to discuss all things death over a cuppa and cake!...


Apr 28, 2022
An action-packed summer of entertainment at Gala Durham
Olivier Award winning opera, high profile stand-up comics and fire-breathing family fun are just some of the highlights on offer at Gala...


Apr 25, 2022
Chairman’s Medals for dedicated sports volunteer and retired GP
Two County Durham men have received a prestigious award for their selfless contribution to their communities. Barry Cook and Dr Robert...


Apr 25, 2022
County Durham women prosecuted for handling fake trainers
Two Bishop Auckland women have been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds and complete 80 hours each of unpaid work after being found in...


Apr 24, 2022
Replica of wagon which traveled Stockton and Darlington Railway restored
A replica of a wagon which would have travelled the Stockton and Darlington Railway has been returned to its former glory nearly two...


Apr 22, 2022
Pint of Science to bring scientists flowing into Durham’s pubs
Pint of Science will return to Durham next month to bring more than 18 researchers out of the lab and onto the stage across three city...


Apr 21, 2022
Don’t miss BRASS acts at Gala Durham
As excitement builds for the return of Durham BRASS Festival, Gala Durham is gearing up to welcome a host of world-renowned artists to...
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