A CHRISTIAN radio station has teamed up with a cathedral in a pioneering partnership.

Premier Christian Radio has agreed to become Durham Cathedral’s first broadcast media partner.

The national radio station will provide coverage of some of the main events in the cathedral’s year and will also air newsworthy stories about the religious institution.

For its part, Durham Cathedral will help promote the work of Premier Christian Radio as well as its Lifeline counselling service through the Cathedral Volunteer Chaplains and Listening Service.

The Lifeline helpline is designed to provide a confidential listening ear for anyone who needs someone to listen to them and provide prayer support.

Dean of Durham, the Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove said: “It is an exciting time for us here at Durham Cathedral. Our Open Treasure project will soon be coming to fruition: it will see our new spaces opening up in 2016 and the Treasures of St Cuthbert going back on public display.

“It is therefore excellent news that we have secured a radio media partner to help us promote this great project, alongside all the other wonderful work that is being done here at the Cathedral.

“The Christian ethos of Premier Radio makes it a natural partner of this Cathedral as together we bear witness to the faith and hope that inspires all that we do in the name of Christ.”

Sylvia Walters, regional director of Premier Christian Radio, said the station was delighted t be working with the cathedral.

She added: “Both ministries have a history of innovation; spreading the timeless message of the Gospel in both traditional and new exciting ways.

“It is a joy to be working together.”