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


Apr 19, 2024
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells Returns to Stockton Globe
Continuing on from last year’s 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, it has been announced the...


Apr 18, 2024
HUNDREDS TO GATHER AT RABY CASTLE, DARLINGTON, FOR THE GREAT BRITISH DOG WALK
The Great British Dog Walk, a popular charity walk run by national assistance dog charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, is back for a...


Apr 17, 2024
Goodbye to Metro Radio and Sun Fm! Durham OnAir is staying local!
Durham OnAir the local radio station for County Durham & Darlington will soon be one of the only choices to hear genuine local radio all...


Apr 8, 2024
Barnard Castle back on the airwaves with Teesdale Takeover!
Barnard Castle is back on the radio with it's very own dedicated radio show. The town has been without a community radio station since...


Apr 8, 2024
Bull trapped in the River Tees
Firefighters came to the rescue of a bull trapped in the River Tees in Darlington over the weekend. One crew from Darlington and two...


Apr 4, 2024
Fitness experts reveal how to avoid Dead Butt Syndrome
Prolonged periods of sitting, whether at it's at work or home, can contribute to a variety of potential health risks, including...


Mar 26, 2024
Rainbow Miners Lamp launches Durham Pride 2024!
In 1984 the miners strikes gripped the nation affecting thousands of families in the North East with dramatic scenes from Billy Elliot...


Mar 26, 2024
Ministers must extend Hitachi train contract to safeguard County Durham jobs
Government incompetence now impacting both Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe and Alstom in Derby Unite, the UK’s leading union, is demanding...


Mar 19, 2024
Wet Wet Wet announce 2025 Tour
Following on from a sold-out tour earlier this year which saw them perform to tens of thousands across the country, the iconic Wet Wet...


Mar 19, 2024
£2.9 million boost for safety improvements on the A690 in Durham
£2.94 million investment for Durham County Council, for the A690, as part of a £38.3 million government investment to improve road safety...


Mar 18, 2024
Shed Seven 30th Anniversary Tour
Following the release of their acclaimed number one album ‘A Matter of Time', Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special...


Mar 18, 2024
Holy Week and Easter at Durham Cathedral
Starting this weekend Durham Cathedral is inviting people to be part of the most important Christian festival of the year with a...


Mar 14, 2024
Ghost The Musical written by Dave Stewart comes to Sunderland
Bill Kenwright Ltd is delighted to announce the triumphant return to the stage of the worldwide sensation Ghost the Musical, visiting...


Mar 14, 2024
Durham Cathedral calls on people to help create Peace Doves
Over 15,000 paper doves created by visitors with messages of peace will be suspended in Durham Cathedral this summer. Peace Doves, a...


Mar 13, 2024
Protest at County Hall to save WEA courses
Residents of Durham, will be gathering for a peaceful protest against the recent decision by NEMCA to de-fund the WEA. The protest is...


Mar 13, 2024
National charity CEO walks in the wake of St Cuthbert on World Bipolar Day
A national charity CEO, in collaboration with Rotary clubs in the North East, will walk from Durham to Holy Island this March to mark...


Mar 12, 2024
Hairspray The Musical - Casting Announcement!
Today, the producers of the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray are delighted to announce initial casting for the smash hit musical....


Mar 9, 2024
Sunderland Empire Unveils Historical Blue Plaque
Sunderland Empire is proud to announce that it today (Friday 8 March), unveiled a commemorative blue plaque on the Eastern elevation of...


Mar 9, 2024
Gardening expert shares simple 5p trick to make Mother's Day flowers last longer
With Mother’s Day just a few days away, many shoppers will be flocking to supermarkets and florists to purchase flowers as a token of...


Mar 5, 2024
The 10 best songs to start your day on Durham OnAir!
Durham Breakfast promises to start your day bright and fresh, and now a new study has revealed the top songs to jump-start your morning,...
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