From Durham OnAir

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

Jan 24, 2022

Home Time exhibition explores life under lock down

An exhibition exploring the lockdown experiences of some of County Durham’s most vulnerable residents has gone on display at Gala...

Jan 24, 2022

Win Valentines dinner for two at Lumley Castle Hotel!

Still trying to find the perfect valentine plan? Look no further! You could win one of four dinners for two at the stunning restaurant at...

Jan 19, 2022

Film makers encouraged to send work to North East studio

Having celebrated and concluded their successful Open Day Event in October 2021 with a special Film Screening Evening, NES have decided...

Jan 6, 2022

Electric vehicle loans let businesses try before they buy

Small businesses in County Durham are being invited to borrow an electric van, to experience for themselves the benefits of going green....

Dec 30, 2021

WL Distillery raises a glass to growth one year on!

Nature. Aroma. Taste. It’s been just over a year since WL Distillery relaunched their signature 1st Edition gin in the height of lockdown...

Dec 27, 2021

'Fresh' encourages smokers to quit with free app

SMOKERS are being urged to put quitting on top of their New Year 2022 resolutions for family, better health and for their finances. It...

Dec 27, 2021

Durham Woman wins wedding reception for sister on Christmas morning!

The winner of the Durham OnAir & Lumley Castle Hotel £10K Christmas giveaway has been announced. Everyday during December, a Durham OnAir...

Dec 23, 2021

14-year-old who is helping others through Covid pandemic recognised

“I hope it has helped inspire others to be kinder to each other and make a nicer world.” Those are the thoughts of the North East’s...

Dec 17, 2021

Government asked to consider re-opening County Durham railway

Proposals to reopen a rail connection from Consett to Newcastle have been submitted to the government by a North East council. Durham...

Dec 14, 2021

Negative music strikes a positive note in listeners’ memories

Even negative music can evoke positive memories in people according to a new study that researchers say could be beneficial to the...

Dec 13, 2021

BREAKING: One person has died in the UK with Omicron COVID Variant

Boris Johnson has confirmed that one person has died from the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The PM added the best thing anyone could do is...

Dec 10, 2021

Durham OnAir Launches on DAB Radio

Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham has launched on DAB Radio for the first time. The station, which has been...

Dec 8, 2021

Christmas star Harry brings festive cheer to Durham City

A brave six-year-old has celebrated his first Christmas since finishing intense cancer treatment, by lighting up a Durham City Christmas...

Dec 7, 2021

Reuters and Durham University launch Sir Harry Evans global journalism initiative

Reuters and Durham University today announced the launch of a global initiative to nurture a new generation of investigative journalists....

Dec 6, 2021

Bat Out Of Hell comes to the Stockton Globe!

All revved up and ready to go, Bat Out of Hell – The Musical comes to the beautiful art deco theatre, Stockton Globe, for eight...

Dec 6, 2021

Kind-hearted council staff to help children in hospital this Christmas

Kind-hearted council staff are helping children in the region’s hospitals this Christmas through a charity appeal. Members of Durham...

Dec 6, 2021

Troops to remain in County Durham to support power restoration

Troops will continue to support the joint response to Storm Arwen in County Durham this week, after the Ministry of Defence agreed to...

Dec 2, 2021

East Durham Creates awarded £1Mil of investment

East Durham Creates has been awarded £1 Million of investment from Arts Council England aspart of their Creative People and Places...

Dec 2, 2021

Major Incident declared across County Durham in aftermath of Storm Arwen

Communities, the local authority and other key organisations are rallying round to support residents in County Durham following one of...

Dec 1, 2021

Students brings Christmas music and cheers through performance!

Talented students from Durham University have launched a varied programme of music, theatre and Christmas cheer, with an exciting choice...