From Durham OnAir

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

Dec 1, 2021

Durham Christmas Festival this weekend!

Christmas 2021 is looking far more like the Christmas we’re all accustomed to as the festive season begins with Durham Christmas Festival...

Nov 26, 2021

Young gardeners dig up awards

Green-fingered pupils at a County Durham primary school are celebrating after their gardening work scooped top awards. Gilesgate Primary...

Nov 26, 2021

New cycle and walking route funded for Newton Aycliffe

Work has begun on a new travel route in Newton Aycliffe to provide better facilities for pedestrians, wheelchair and pushchair users and...

Nov 26, 2021

Tiger Who Came To Tea Exhibition to Open in Durham

An exhibition showcasing the work of celebrated children’s author and illustrator Judith Kerr – who created the classic tale The Tiger...

Nov 22, 2021

Durham OnAir will launch on DAB Radio 7am December 10th

Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham, will launch on DAB Digital Radio, in Tyneside and the North East of County...

Nov 17, 2021

Future-proof your career says local care boss

Durham home care company boss declares that caring is a ‘job of the future’, urging people to come onboard as she pledges to build an...

Nov 15, 2021

Helping those sleeping rough this Christmas

The Christmas Eve homeless event is officially returning to Newcastle central station this Christmas Eve, after not being able to run...

Nov 15, 2021

Durham Schools spread international Christmas cheer

Primary school pupils across County Durham have started spreading early Christmas cheer amongst their international peers. As part of an...

Nov 9, 2021

Lighting up County Durham in Remembrance of the fallen

Landmarks across County Durham are being lit up in red to commemorate Remembrance Day. Durham County Council is once again lighting up...

Nov 7, 2021

WIN Dinner + Drinks worth £70 with Turtle Bay and Durham OnAir

Durham OnAir has teamed up with Turtle Bay, the UK’s #1 Caribbean restaurant and bar group, to give our listeners an exclusive...

Nov 6, 2021

Voneus to tackle digital exclusion in County Durham with new scheme

An initiative aiming to fill the online skills gap and help tackle digital exclusion in the community is to be launched in County Durham....

Nov 4, 2021

Blue plaques honor remarkable County Durham residents

Inspirational women whose bravery, intellect and compassion have made a positive difference in their communities and overseas have been...

Nov 4, 2021

Durham University Chancellor to step down after ‘glorious’ decade of service

The Chancellor of Durham University, the international opera singer Sir Thomas Allen, is to step down from his post after more than a...

Oct 29, 2021

Funding boost to support proposals for passenger rail service

Plans to develop a passenger rail service from Weardale to Darlington are to be further considered thanks to £50,000 funding. Durham...

Oct 29, 2021

Archive office launches new history talks

A series of six free history talks focusing on County Durham’s past will cover subjects ranging from architecture to the arts and from...

Oct 25, 2021

Increase in "Drink Spiking" assaults across Durham University

There has been an increase in the number of reported drink spiking cases across Durham University during this years Freshers Week....

Oct 25, 2021

Glenda Young shines a light on regions mining history with gripping new book 'The Miners Lass'

Bestselling Sunderland author, Glenda Young, who hit the UK Top 50 Bestsellers List with her last book ‘The Paper Mill Girl’ continues to...

Oct 25, 2021

Gala Theatre serves up heart-warming local drama

Audiences at Gala Durham theatre can look forward to a generous portion of local humour and community spirit at the end of this month,...

Oct 22, 2021

Helping to preserve Durham City’s heritage

A significant item of Durham City’s heritage has been refurbished and enhanced for future generations to enjoy. To mark 675 years since...

Oct 22, 2021

New Elvet Bridge reopens in Durham City

Durham's New Elvet Bridge has reopened today following a full refurbishment. The key city center bridge closed in July 2020 for essential...