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


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...

Oct 20, 2021
Supporting residents affected by the Bilsdale mast fire
Support is being offered to vulnerable residents in County Durham who continue to be affected by the Bilsdale mast outage. Last week, a...


Oct 17, 2021
Open for business - Turtle Bay: Summer’s over but ‘Caribbean Good Times’ are here Durham
Durham’s first Caribbean restaurant and bar has opened on The Riverwalk Durham with a brand new cocktail menu, Caribbean soul food...


Oct 12, 2021
Movie and TV fans in for a treat as popular exhibition returns to Preston Park Museum
Preston Park Museum is once again showcasing costumes from some of the most iconic film and television productions in its exciting Behind...


Oct 12, 2021
Lumiere Festival 2021 programme revealed!
The full programme of 37 international artworks for Lumiere 2021 has been revealed today, Tuesday 12th October, following Friday’s...


Oct 12, 2021
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL plays Sunderland Empire in November
Dolly Parton’s smash-hit 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is heading to Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 November 2021 starring Louise...


Oct 5, 2021
Opening Date for Turtle Bay Durham Revealed
The rum is stocked, the grills are ready for firing, Turtle Bay Durham opens its doors to the public on Friday October 15. Durham’s first...


Oct 1, 2021
Samantha Womack stars in Sunderland Empire Lion, Witch & The Wardorbe
Final casting was announced today for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the...
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