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


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...
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