From Durham OnAir

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

Feb 28, 2022

Sunderland businesses powering up for International Women's Day

Hope Street Xchange in collaboration with Sunderland Culture and The Office Rocks have joined forces to host an evening of fun, music,...

Feb 28, 2022

Research inspired stage play challenges stigma of hearing voices

A rehearsed reading of Dialogues from Babel, a new stage play about how we all live with the voices in our heads, will take place in...

Feb 28, 2022

Status Quo return to Stockton Globe 48 years after last performance

Stockton Globe are delighted to welcome Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo, who are returning to Teesside’s newest live music venue,...

Feb 24, 2022

New LED lighting brings Durham Cathedral paintings back into the spotlight

Medieval paintings in Durham Cathedral have been brought into the spotlight after the completion of a major renovation project. The...

Feb 24, 2022

The Bowes Museum appoints Director

The Bowes Museum is delighted to announce that Hannah Fox has been appointed to take up the role of Director in May 2022. The Trustees...

Feb 15, 2022

Care home couple treated to romantic meal-for-two on Valentine’s Day

A devoted couple, who have been married for over 65 years, have celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special meal-for-two thanks to staff at...

Feb 15, 2022

Preparations for storm Dudley and Eunice across Durham

Work is underway to prepare for further storms which are expected to hit the region this week. Durham County Council, emergency services...

Feb 13, 2022

Fairytale favourite set to gain new followers on County Durham tour

Families can sing and dance along with an interactive update of the classic Cinderella tale when it tours County Durham this month. The...

Feb 13, 2022

Shaparak Khorsandi comes to Barnard Castle Witham!

Celebrated stand-up Shaparak Khorsandi is set to take to the stage for a brand new 27-date tour beginning this autumn and running right...

Feb 8, 2022

St Nics hosts Racial Justice Sunday service for BBC Radio 4

A Durham Church has been chosen to host a special service for the four nations in Britain and Ireland, to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4. St...

Feb 8, 2022

You’re “too old” to go to an Adele gig at 53, according to The BRITS

You’re “too old” to listen to Justin Bieber by the age of 39 and no one over 53 should attend an Adele concert, according to Brits · ...

Feb 7, 2022

Interview: Justin Fletcher brings big tour to Stockton!

Children’s television megastar Justin Fletcher is heading out on the road in 2022 with his all singing and dancing show Justin Live – The...

Feb 7, 2022

Justin Fletcher brings family show to Stockton Globe

Children’s television megastar Justin Fletcher is heading out on the road in 2022 with his all singing and dancing show Justin Live – The...

Feb 7, 2022

North Durham Retail Park on track for completion

The steelwork of three retail units that form the core of a new Durham retail park has been completed by GMI Construction Group. Work...

Feb 5, 2022

Great entertainment at Empire Consett this spring

An action-packed line up of comedy, theatre and fun for all the family awaits audiences at Empire Consett this spring and summer. The...

Feb 5, 2022

Nominate an unsung hero of the pandemic

Do you know someone from County Durham who has gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic? Durham County Council is searching...

Feb 3, 2022

County Durham finalises its bid for UK City of Culture 2025

Being named UK City of Culture 2025 will attract millions of visitors to County Durham and the north east, create thousands of jobs, and...

Feb 3, 2022

Council leaders welcome County Durham devolution plans

News of a potential devolution deal for County Durham has been welcomed by council leaders. A Government White Paper published today...

Jan 30, 2022

Support for County Durham Power Cuts

Emergency services, the local authority and other key organisations are working with Northern Powergrid to support residents in County...

Jan 25, 2022

Work on new Durham City bus station back on track

A multi-million pound project to deliver a new state-of-the-art bus station in the heart of Durham City is getting back on track...