Huge congratulations to Eileen Thompson, Durham Hospitals Radio’s Fundraising Manager, and her husband Ray, who successfully completed the 2026 Great North Run. Here at Durham Hospitals Radio (DHR) we are very grateful for Eileen and Ray’s fundraising activities. As usual they were raising money for DHR and if you would like to make a donation,…
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Studio visit from Mary Foy, MP
by PaulG •
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.
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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…
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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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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…
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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 –…
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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
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City of Durham Parish Council
by PaulG •
We were very pleased to show the City of Durham Parish Council around our studios. The photo shows Adam Shanley, Clerk to City of Durham Parish Council, presenting from left to right Eileen, Dawn and Nikki (the Pink Ladies), with their well deserved bronze award for Best Programme with multiple presenters from the recent National…
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Visit to Radio Sunderland for Hospitals
by PaulG •
Durham Hospitals Radio paid a visit to our friends at Radio Sunderland for Hospitals (RSH).
Our chairman Terry is in the middle with Bill Bowes from RSH on the left and Mike Hardy, our Secretary, is on the right. Eileen our fundraising manager also met Pauline Phillips and Yvonne Dyer from RSH.
