Local community radio station, Aycliffe Radio, have been shortlisted to the final five, in the annual National Community Radio Awards.

The station has made the shortlist, which was whittled down from more than 425 nominees, submitted from every corner of the UK.

The station has picked up a nomination in the ‘Digital or RSL Station Of The Year’ category for their work in the local community.

Paul Howarth, station manager, said: “We are delighted to have been recognised among a large number of other stations doing great work across the UK, and to get into the final five is a great accolade for such a young station. Aycliffe Radio are grateful to our listeners for nominating us for this award and thank you for tuning in and supporting your local radio station”.

Martin Steers, awards chair, said: “Now in our third year, the entries are getting better and better, and we’re really able to show off the diverse broadcasting that the country’s stations undertake for the benefit of their communities. Every year I continue to be proud by the quality of the submissions and what they represent, the fantastic work that our community radio stations do in their communities. We wish Aycliffe Radio good luck and can’t wait to host the ceremony in Barry later this month.”