Mary Foy, MP for the City of Durham, came into the studio today to present us with our trophies from the recent HBA national radio awards. From left to right, Mary Foy, Eileen Thompson, Tony Taulbut, Terry Clough and Nicky Quayle.
Events, Team@DHR
National Hospital Radio Awards 2026
by PaulG •
Durham Hospitals Radio had a fantastic night at the National Hospital Radio Awards which were held on 22 March April 2026, as part of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) annual conference. Gold for Best Newcomer: Cat Brannigan-Uren Bronze for Station of the Year: Durham Hospitals Radio Bronze for Female Presenter of the Year: Eileen Thompson…
Donations, Team@DHR
Brandon and Byshottles Parish Council
by PaulG •
Durham Hospitals Radio were delighted to be given funding from Brandon and Byshottles Parish Council. The cheque was presented to Eileen Thomson (DHR fundraising manager) by Councillor J Jamieson (Chair). We are a registered charity staffed entirely by volunteers and self-supporting. We broadcast 24/7 to the patients of the University Hospital of North Durham and…
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Karbon Homes
by PaulG •
In the Durham Hospitals Radios studio, Eileen (on the right in the photo) talked to Chris Fletcher from Karbon Homes who told us all about Silver Talk. Silver Talk is Karbon Homes’ free telephone befriending service for people aged 50+ who feel lonely or socially isolated. Call 0191 223 8662 or go to the Karbon…
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National Hospital Radio Awards 2025 presented by Steve Colman
by PaulG •
Legendary broadcaster Steve Colman came to our studios and presented Durham Hospitals Radio with trophies and certificates from the National Hospital Radio Awards held on 5 April 2025. We won an award in each of the four categories that we were shortlisted in: Gold: Best Programme with multiple presenters: The Sugar and Spice Show with…
Events, Visitors
Durham Easter Egg Run
by PaulG •
Over 1000 motor cyclists took part in the annual Durham Easter Egg Run on Easter Sunday. The convoy visited the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital where they delivered Easter eggs. The organisers had already distributed hundreds of eggs to schools, care homes for the elderly as well as special needs units.…
Events, Team@DHR
National Hospital Radio Awards 2025
by PaulG •
Durham Hospitals Radio had a fantastic night at the National Hospital Radio Awards which were held on 5 April 2025, as part of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) annual conference in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We won an award in each of the four categories that we were shortlisted in: Gold: Best Programme with multiple presenters: The…
Events
Together Awards
by PaulG •
Together Awards The Northern Echo and County Durham Together Awards were held at Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield on 5th December. Durham Hospitals Radio (DHR) were nominated for the Public Service Award and although we didn’t win, we were thrilled to be shortlisted. The award recognises a public service team or individual making an outstanding contribution to…
Programming
Coverage of Durham Women FC’s home matches
by PaulG •
Durham Hospitals Radio continue to broadcast live coverage of Durham Women FC’s home matches in the FA Women’s Championships. Our own John Middleton and Colin Young provide the commentary, so if you would like to have a listen, then all you need to do is click on the “listen live” button on this website –…
Programming
Listen to us with your Alexa device
by PaulG •
If you have an Alexa device then you can now listen to us by asking “Play Durham Hospital Radio” If you would like a request, why not go old school and give us a ring in the studio on 0191 3332168. Listen on t’internet at www.dhradio.org.uk