Sam chats to Glenda Young about her new book "The Toffee Factory Girls" and Emma chats to those involved in Durham Children's Book Festival coming later in August. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram Listen to Durham OnAir This episode is sponsored b…

We chat to two stars of the Durham Fringe Festival, Molly Farquah and Jessa Liversidge, who tell us about the shows they are bringing to the festival. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram Listen to Durham OnAir This episode is sponsored by Escape Room…

We chat to Amity Miller and Steve Pledger, both artists who will be appearing at The Durham Fringe Festival at the end of July. Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their role in the city and what their role will entail across the summer of 2024. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir. Click here t…

It's been a while, but we're back! Sam chats to Andys Man Club and looks at The Bowes Museum Summer Markets. Stuart chats to Chief Constable Bacon from Durham Constabulary. This episode is sponsored by Escape Rooms Durham - Book now to get locked up!By Durham OnAir & Emma Hignett

Sam chats to the MD of Bells Fish and chips about the National Fish and Chips awards and preparations for Good Friday. Writer Cait Scott tells us about her new children's book, and Neal Foster tells us about starting in Awful Aunty which is visiting County Durham Theatres. Emma Chats to 'Book Worm' about Durham Pride, and the LGBTQ+ Pride market. R…

We're back after a month off! Sam chats to DJ Judge Jules ahead of his gig in Stockton, we interview protesters at County Hall who are campaigning against the defunding of the WEA, Simon Kitchen who is walking from Durham Cathedral to Holy Island and Amy Whitfield who has been nominated as a Tourism Superstar in the annual tourism awards Remember t…

Emma chats to Alice about all the events of Lunar New Year Sam chats to Hugh Cornwell, ex member of The Strangelers, about his new solo album and tour. Matthew Chats to Jen& Live, the winners of The Voice UK from County Durham, and also Councillor Elizabeth Scott about Durham's brand new bus station. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App t…

Welcome to a huge Christmas edition of The Durham Podcast. Sam chats to Dave Hill, from Slade, about the bands latest tour and 'that' Christmas song! He also speaks to Mike Tomkins from Masterchef about how to cook the perfect Christmas dinner! Sam also chats to Maria Carlton, executive headteacher at Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Schools, who i…

Emma chats to Michael Hemple about the Childrens Lantern Parade at Durham Cathedral & the St Nicholas Service. Sam chats to Fatima Whitbread about her experience in the fostering service and tells us about her memories of winning in Durham in her early career! Damian chats to Jazzie B from Soul II Soul about their upcoming show at The Stockton Glob…

We're back for series 3! Emma chats to Alice from Durham Markets about the Youth Market. Sam chats to Dave Turner, who stars in Ken Loaches latest film 'The Old Oak'. The film is set in Durham, and Dave, a retired fire fighter, has no previous acting experience. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your loc…

It's a bumper final episode of series 2! (We'll be back in September!) Emma chats to Paul Howard from Durham BID about the 'Independents in Durham'. Sam chats to Michelle Heaton from Liberty X about entertaining the kids and playing games over the summer holidays. He chats to Ben Donaghy about his show his show at the Durham Fringe Festival, and al…

Emma charts about Durham Classic Car show! Sam chats to Forster and Smith about their upcoming magic show at the Durham Fringe. He also chats to Vanessa Feltz about the campaign she's fronting to ensure we take advantage of our dinner break! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for …

Emma charts about the Teesdale Business Awards Sam chats to Joe from Fat Freddy's Drop and previews the new artists event coming to Durham BRASS festival 2023. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram Listen …

Emma charts about Durham Childrens Book festival Sam chats to comedian Maisie Adam and Olivia from the Endorphins scheme. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram Listen to Durham OnAir This episode is sponso…

Emma charts to Owen Weightman from 3D Virtual spaces about their work across Durham Sam chats to Jake Murray from Elysium theatre about their rehearsals for the up and coming Durham Shakespeare Festival Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupt…

Emma charts to Kelly Ewing about the sewing work she's doing in Barnard Castle Sam chats to Billie Bowman from Heathers the musical which is touring to the North East. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram…

Emma charts to Alice about the upcoming Young Market Traders finals in Durham Sam chats to Jeremy Vine about a brand new bursary he is awarding to future Durham University students. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hig…

Emma charts to Stephen Cronin from The Durham Fringe Festival Sam chats to ShyBairn Theatre about their latest show and Pete 'Esso' Haynes from The Lurkers about his new novel. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett …

Emma find out all about the Durham Festival of Wellbeing Sam chats to Alan from Emmanuel Church about their new building and growing their church. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram Listen to Durham OnA…

Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their work in the city. Sam chats Rachel Riley about how to save for the perfect holiday this year. Sam chats to Eve, from Durham, who has taken part in the Multiply Skills for life scheme. Find out more about the government-funded numeracy courses, like Multiply, available in your local area today by visitin…

Emma and Alice visit the new Pawsome Cat Cafe in Durham City Sam chats Tony from Holi And Bhang restaurant! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram Listen to Durham OnAir This episode is sponsored by Escape …

Emma chats to Chris Howell from Howell Media Sam chats to Ellie White about her novels "Love In London" and "Love In The Wings" Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram Emma Hignett Instagram Ellie White Instagram Howell Media Inst…

Emma chats to Adam about the Coronation plans for Durham! Sam chats to Diane Inglis from The Faithful Durham's about their campaign for a re-opened DLI museum. Matthew Donnachie catches up with host, celebs and attendees at Bishop Auckland Food Festival! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio…

Emma chats to Stuart Laundy from In The Spotlight at The Witham Sam chats to Stephen Webb from The Rocky Horror Show visiting Stockton We also catch up with Damian all about Durham World Heritage Day Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton …

Emma chats to Jamine, ones of the traders with NMTF Sam chats to Dave Wilson who is a stroke survivor volunteering with The Stroke Association Sam chats to Mr Money Jar, Timi-Meriman Johnson about how to save money by doing tasks ourselves. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for D…

Mike Norris chats to us about his new book. Reap Sleep Rock Repeat is available by clicking here. Emma and Alice visit Crook Hall Café, which has since reopened. Click here for information Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7 Follow your hosts: Sam Lupton Instagram E…

This Week: We talk to Lily Brooke, a local singer song writer about her new single We preview the Durham Fringe Festival with Stephen Cronin. We hear the winner of our Hotel Indigo Competition What's On In County Durham Lily Brooke Instagram Durham Fringe Festival Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App Click here to learn how to hear your l…

This week on the podcast: You could win dinner for two at Hotel Indigo! Click here for more information. A grisly tale challenge in set in the Durham Podcast quiz. Andrew Stokes from Visit England tells us about English Tourism Week Parish Clerk Adam tells us about Durham's plans for the Coronation TV's Alice Beer tells us how to bag a bargain! Rem…

Sam & Emma discuss the pronunciation of "Prebends" bridge and give you the next question in The Durham Podcast Quiz! Sam chats to Robert Johnson from Investing in Children about the work they are doing in Pity Me and County Durham. Investing in Children Instagram Investing in Children Facebook Emma discovers a new style of business support groups b…

This week on the Durham Podcast: Sam speaks to local ballet dancer Emma Price, currently appearing in 'Swan Lake' for Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sunderland Empire Emma speaks to Alice from Durham Markets about the upcoming regional heats of the NMTF Young Traders Markets. Sam chats to TV Presenter Anna Williamson about fronting a national campaign …

In This Episode: Sam talks to Trevor Fox, an actor from the North East, who is staring in "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane" which is playing at Sunderland Empire theatre this week. Emma chats to Will Greaves about the brand new Merryoakes community centre project in Durham City, not far from The Duke of Wellington pub. Sam chats to comedian Lucy P…

Episode 3 of series 2 is here! Emma chats to Paul Howard from Durham BID, previewing the upcoming Fire & Ice weekend which runs over the weekend of 24th and 25th February. Sam talks to Laura Tott, star of channel 4's First Dates about the trend towards home cooked meals on first dates. There's another chance to hear the chat with Jo Soulsby of Moon…

Series 2 Episode 2 is here! Emma and Alice head to The Pump House tea room near Shincliffe, Sam chats to Carl Howe about his success with axe throwing in Durham, and we dig out an interview from the Durham Today archive! The Pump House Tea Room https://www.facebook.com/Thepumphousetearoomdurham/ Valhalla Axe Throwing https://www.valhallanorth.co.uk…

Welcome to a new series of The Durham Podcast. Sam and Emma kick off a new format for the show, teaming up with Durham OnAir & Durham Today to bring you new content on a more regular basis. Welcome to Series 2 Episode 1 Raddison Blue: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-durham Turkish Kitchen: https://turkishkitchendurham.co.uk…

in this episode it's all things bright, beautiful (had to put that in), new and tasty! Welcome to In The Loop Episode 14 Have a listen - and here are the relevant links! Lunar New Year Celebrations in Durham Website - https://www.thisisdurham.com/whats-on/lunar-new-year-2023-celebration-p1089531 Durham Markets Event page - https://durhammarkets.co.…

In this episode it's all about the past meeting the future - perfect for New Year 2023. Welcome to In The Loop Episode 13 Have a listen - and here are the relevant links! Upcycle Me Website - upcycleme.co.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UpCycleMeDurham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/upcycleme_durham/ Durham Cathedral Undercroft Restau…

We're not just talking about Christmas, but we can't not mention it! Welcome to In The Loop, episode 12. Have a listen and then come back here for the relevant links! Durham Christmas Festival website - https://durhamchristmasfestival.com/ Durham Christmas Festival Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhamchristmasfestival/ Durham Christmas Festiv…

It's been a month to remember, and for this podcast, one interview was recorded before HM Queen Elizabeth II died, one the day after she died, and one a week later, and that obviously impacts the conversations. I've not edited out, it time dates the conversations ... and maybe our thoughts will reflect yours. In this episode we catch up with Graham…

Summer in the city ... it could mean hot temperatures (who knows) but it will mean a great promotion of the city's independents retailers, a fab family friendly book lovers event and lots of chances for you to discover the city's independents, including the one featured here. In this episode we catch up with Paul Howard of Durham BID who's telling …

Lights, camera, action ... it's episode 9! Where we catch up with Bill Moir of Durham Fringe which runs from 26th t0 31st July To buy tickets head here - https://durhamfringe.co.uk/ And for Durham Fringe social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DurhamFringe Twitter - https://twitter.com/durhamfringe Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/du…

Yeay - our first In The Loop special, one podcast, one guest, and one subject - the bid for City of Culture, the Durham 2025 Bid. I was invited to talk to Tony Harrington about the Bid, how we can support it, and the influence it could have on both the City and County of Durham. Thanks for listening! And ... here are some useful links: Durham 2025 …

Here goes with Episode 7 of the In The Loop Podcast ... thank you for listening! Have a listen ... and then these are the links you might need: City of Durham Parish Council - https://cityofdurham-pc.gov.uk/ City of Durham Parish Council on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamPC Jubilee hashtag - #durhamcityjubilee Events: Platinum Jubi…

Here goes with another, the sixth episode of In The Loop - The Durham Podcast. Apologies we're a day into April, so a little late posting, but it was really enjoyable to catch up with Susan Tyson from Durham Pointers, and also with Chris and Fraser from Bear Bottom in Durham Market Hall. Here's the links you might need! For Bear Bottom's website - …

We're back with another episode of In The Loop - The Durham Podcast. It's fab to catch up with Paul Howard of Durham Bid and hear his plans as the city emerges from two years of lockdowns and restrictions, and those plans include lots of events, the first one he talks about being at the end of February. PLEASE NOTE: there's a date error in this epi…

Welcome to episode 4 of In The Loop - The Durham Podcast, which I'm calling All Things Bright and Beautiful. It all starts with a catch up with Cllr Elizabeth Scott from City of Durham Parish Council who talks about the work being put in to ensure Durham's future prosperity. If you wish to contact Cllr Scott, or any of the Parish Councillors, then …

Episode 3 of In the Loop - The Durham Podcast has more than one way that people are making a difference, and more than one chat over a great cup of coffee! In The Student Loop, we're talking about student and staff volunteering, with information both for those who want to volunteer and those who could provide volunteering opportunities. DU Voluntee…

Episode 2 of In The Loop - the Durham podcast features convenience, crystals (as well as rocks) and Christmas! Yes, Durham Christmas Festival returns for real this year, and all details about the festival can be found at www.durhamchristmasfestival.com. If you just want to skip the site and buy discounted advance tickets for the Craft & Gift Marque…

Welcome to episode 1 of In The Loop - with illumination, independents, charity and fabulous food! For more details about Lumiere see www.lumiere-festival.com. Find Elvet & Bailey in Prince Bishops Place in Durham, open 7 days a week. Their website and online shop is at www.elvetandbailey.com. Durham Women for Woman International can be found on Fac…