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
Events
DHR Annual Concert: 4th October 2024
by PaulG •
Thank you to everyone who supported our concert at Spennymoor Town Hall on 4th October. It was another successful event brilliantly organised by Peter and Jo Jackson. The entertainment provided by Small Town Brass and Chance Drama (you can find them both on Facebook) was superb and enjoyed by everyone. We are now looking forward to next year and another great night.
Team@DHR
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…
Events, Team@DHR
National Hospital Radio Awards 2024
by PaulG •
Durham Hospitals Radio (DHR) were delighted to win two awards at the National Hospital Radio Awards in Winchester on 13th April 2024: Bronze for Best Programme with multiple presenters: The Sugar and Spice Show with Eileen, Nicky and Dawn The Innovation Award: Tony Taulbut, our amazing engineer. This award recognises those behind the scenes, and celebrates pushing the boundaries using innovative, novel or pioneering ideas.…
Team@DHR, Uncategorized
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.
