The Durham Podcast is back with a regular series bringing you all the latest from events across the County for the summer. In this episode Sam talks to Dawn Roe of The Durham County Show, and Emma chats to Harvey Barkes from Thorpe Farm. 

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A special episode of The Durham Podcast featuring the speeches from Durham Pride 2025. Featuring speech from: Mel Metcalf, Mayor of Durham Liz Brown, Simon Forrest Principle of Hill Bede College, Joy Allen the Police and Crime commissioner and more. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 is the Gold winner of  the Pearson "Head Teacher of the year in a primary school". 

Emma chats to Graham Soult about the future of Durham's High Streets. 

Stuart Laundy chats to  musician Rebecca Downs about her work and dementia. He also chats to the folks at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle about their Christmas plans. 

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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 Globe on November 25th

Stuart Laundy chats to County Durham songwriter Steve Thompson about his new album Distant Destination. 

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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. 

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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 also Jazmin Borrer from the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that visit's Sunderland this year. 

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This episode is sponsored by Escape Rooms Durham - Book now to get locked up! 

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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! 

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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.

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Emma charts about Durham Childrens Book festival

Sam chats to comedian Maisie Adam  and Olivia from the Endorphins scheme.

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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

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 visiting the Skills for Life website: https://skillsforlife.campaign.gov.uk.

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Emma and Alice visit the new Pawsome Cat Cafe in Durham City

Sam chats Tony from Holi And Bhang restaurant!

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Emma chats to Chris Howell from Howell Media

Sam chats to Ellie White about her novels "Love In London" and "Love In The Wings"
 
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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! 

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