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…
Events, Team@DHR
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, 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…
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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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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.…
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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…