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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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.
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Volunteers wanted!
by PaulG •
We are looking for volunteers to help run Durham Hospitals Radio. Because of safeguarding rules all volunteers must be 18 years old or over. If you would like information on how to become a member of the DHR Team, please contact Mike Hardy at the studio on on 0191 333 2168. Leave a message and Mike will get back to you Volunteering…
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Expansion of the A&E department at the University of North Durham
by PaulG •
Work has started on the expansion of the A&E department at the University of North Durham. Dryburn House opposite the A&E, will be demolished to make way for the 2 storey extension. Dryburn House built in 1824 was once the home of railway baron William Lloyd Wharton (1789-1867), who ran the North East Railway Company. Dryburn House was later…
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The History of Hospital Radio
by PaulG •
Durham Hospitals Radio is part of a story that can trace its beginnings back almost a century to the United States. The earliest known hospital radio station is thought to have begun its operation in the Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington D.C. in May 1919. With the world just returning to peace following the…