From Durham OnAir

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

Sep 11, 2021

Magical Christmas mice and a host of TV favourites head to Durham theatre

Tickets are now on sale for a new season of shows at Gala Durham, including the return of the theatre’s annual pantomime, a new...

Aug 22, 2021

Wishing Durham lad Lyndon well at the Paralympic Games

An inspirational young athlete from County Durham is wished the very best of luck ahead of his debut at the Paralympic Games....

Aug 18, 2021

LGBT+ Young People in Rural Communities Could Suffer Now UK Has Reopened, Leading Charity Warns.

Following the lifting of lockdown restrictions across the UK, charity leaders in the LGBT+ sector are warning there could be an adverse...

Aug 17, 2021

Turtle Bay to bring ‘spirit of the Caribbean’ to Durham Riverwalk

Turtle Bay is bringing the spirit of Caribbean islands to historic Durham City this Autumn, from rum and reggae to sizzling jerk chicken and

Aug 10, 2021

County Durham A level students praised for their resilience

On A level results day, sixth form students across County Durham have been praised for their dedication and resilience during the...

Aug 8, 2021

Food fans enjoy a weekend full of flavour in Seaham

County Durham’s foodies made the most of the sunshine and showers to enjoy this year’s Seaham Food Festival. Thousands of people visited...

Jul 27, 2021

Lifesaving dogs needed to become blood donors in Tyne and Wear!

Could your dog be a lifesaver? Pet Blood Bank UK is currently appealing for dogs in the Tyne and Wear area to come forward as blood...

Jul 27, 2021

Over 300 County Durham businesses benefitted from £6m recovery grant

More than 300 businesses have been supported and over 3,500 jobs safeguarded through a County Durham coronavirus recovery grant. The...

Jul 23, 2021

Award-winning Durham University students’ YouTube summer camp enters second year

A free, virtual summer camp run by Durham University students to help young keep learning during the school holidays is returning for a...

Jul 22, 2021

County Durham traders get set for Seaham Food Festival

Traders across County Durham and beyond are counting down to the return of next month’s Seaham Food Festival. The free Durham County...

Jul 21, 2021

CURTAIN SET TO RISE AS SUNDERLAND EMPIREANNOUNCES REOPENING DATE

Sunderland Empire has today announced they will raise their curtain and turn off the symbolic Ghost Light on Thursday 2 September 2021...

Jul 19, 2021

County Durham launches bid to become UK City of Culture 2025

County Durham has today launched its bid to be named UK City of Culture 2025 – with the hope the accolade will provide a major boost for...

Jul 19, 2021

Horrible Histories theatre show heads to County Durham

Admiral Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Queen Victoria are just some of the well- known characters heading to County Durham as part of...

Jul 16, 2021

Police Confirm 3 Fatalities in A1(M) Collision

A major investigation and recovery operation is underway following a fatal collision in which three people tragically died. The incident...

Jul 14, 2021

Child safeguarding expert becomes one of UK’s youngest female black professors

A leading expert in the safeguarding of young people at risk of abuse has become one of the UK’s youngest ever female black professors....

Jul 13, 2021

Smoking related illnesses cost the North East £67 million in social care costs

The shocking new breakdown from Action on Smoking and Health estimates that local authorities are spending nearly £35.2m on home based...

Jul 5, 2021

More Celebrity Chefs To Attend Seaham Food Festival

Top television chefs Chris Baber and John Whaite are joining the line-up at this summer’s Seaham Food Festival. The TV favourites will...

Jul 4, 2021

Darlington Pantomime Fans Shall Go To The Ball

Steps star Faye Toz er leads the cast of this year’s Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes, Cinderella, at Darlington Hippodrome in December....

Jul 2, 2021

North East Space Sector Jobs Take Off

A new report by the UK Space Agency has highlighted that the North East’s thriving space sector has led to a jobs boost in the region....

Jul 1, 2021

Kids + Authors + Illustrators = Loads of Fun in Durham

The date is set for Durham’s first city centre fun day inspired by children’s books on Thursday, July 22nd. Between 10am and 5pm,...