DARLINGTON Memorial Hospital radio has a new disc jockey.

Hayley Gyllenspetz, 27, chief reporter of The Northern Echo, is training at Radio Skerne FM to host the Sunday night slot from 8pm to 10pm.

During the show she will be taking requests from patients and staff and talking about news and events of the day.

Hayley said: "I always wanted to be a DJ, but originally I went along because they needed request collectors on the wards. Then they asked me if I would do a show and I jumped at the chance."

Radio Skerne FM needs more volunteers. Contact Simon Randolph, on (01325) 743304, for details.