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Stephanie Dawson
Stephanie Dawson MEng MIET TCMS Engineer at Hitachi Rail Europe talks to Bishop FM’s Gary Burgham about the development of battery powered rail travel.
Shane Shambhu – Fatherhood
Shane Shambhu talks to Gary Burgham about the founding of the performance group Altered Skin and the current production, Fatherhood: Showing at Barningham 11th, Horsley 12th and Bishop Auckland Town Hall 15th October.
Tyson Kelly touring the UK in October as John Lennon
Bishop FM’s Gary Burgham talks to Tyson Kelly. After six years in The Bootleg Beatles, it was time for John Lennon to do a solo tour. Tyson Kelly plus full band play Sunderland Fire Station as IMAGINE LENNON on Tuesday 7th October.
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Local Volunteers Honored with Chairman’s Medals
Our community is celebrating the remarkable contributions of local volunteers who have been awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Medals, the highest civic honor in our area.
Ensuring Fair Allocation of Social Housing in County Durham.
The cost-of-living crisis is believed to be a significant factor behind the sudden surge in demand for social housing. As communities and tenancies have become more stable, the turnover of social housing has decreased, leading to longer waiting times for those on the register.
New Night Hub Transforms Lives and Strengthens Community.
Now settled into his new home in Shildon, Michael volunteers at the Safe Night Hub twice a week, eager to share his story of transformation with the community and local leaders, including Sue Snowdon, the Lord Lieutenant for County Durham.
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200 Years Of The Stockton & Darlington Railway

New exhibition at Hopetown
Niccy Hallifax, Festival Director for The Stockton & Darlington 200 Festival, speaks to Bishop FM’s Gary Burgham about a new exhibition at Hopetown.

Heighington Railway station saved
Caroline Hardie talks to Gary Burgham about the significant contribution made by Hitachi to secure the future of Heighington Railway Station.

Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway
Jonathan Ratcliffe talks to Bishop FM’s Gary Burgham about the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.