Sue Sweeney (born 22 September) is an English comedienne, radio presenter, actress and singer. She is best known for her work on BBC Radio and Durham On Air.
Sue Sweeney | |
|---|---|
| Born | Susan Sweeney 22 September County Durham, England |
| Spouse | Ian Sweeney |
| Children | 2; Jade and Rachel Sweeney |
| Career | |
| Station | BBC Radio Newcastle (until 2019) |
| Station | Durham On Air (2020–present) |
| Style | Comedienne & Presenter |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Life
editSweeney is best known in the North East of England. She was trained as a singer from a young age and toured around the UK in various tribute bands and stand-up comedy shows. She has two daughters, Jade and Journalist Rachel Sweeney.[1] She is married to Ian Sweeney. Alongside her performing career, Sweeney is most famous for presenting on BBC Radio Newcastle presenting various shows for over 20 years until 2019.[2]
Alongside presenting music programmes on BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Tees, Sweeney is now a presenter on Durham On Air, hosting the evening show on Monday and Wednesday.[3]
Sweeney is a comedienne who won The North East Comedy Award in 1998, the first woman to do so.[4] She released two comedy DVDs: She's a Tonic in 2009 and The Diva of Durham in 2011.[5]
In 2016, she took part in a special event in which she unveiled the tomosynthesis machine at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead.[6]
She was previously a patron for charity FACT (Fighting All Cancers Together).[7] In 2022, she joined St Cuthberts Hospice as part of their Win Win Lottery.[8]
In 2021, Sweeney was awarded the Rotary International Foundation medal for better understanding and friendly relations among people of the world.
In 2022, she was announced as one of Durham City AFC's 'Celebrity Citizens', helping the club to re-connect with the Durham community. She is also an Ambassador for the Arts in the North East of England.[9]
In November 2022, she hosted Durham's Christmas light switch on with Joe McElderry.[10]
References
edit- ^ "GB News reporter from County Durham proud to be on channel". The Northern Echo. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Sue Sweeney". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Sue Sweeney Joins Durham On Air". Durham Magazine. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Sue Sweeney". BBC Radio Newcastle. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Sue Sweeney". MWM Records. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Fundraisers support fight against cancer". NHS. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Sue Sweeney Joins FACT Cancer Support". FACT Cancer Support. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Sue Sweeney Joins St Cuthbert's Hospice". The Northern Echo. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Durham City Afc Sign Sue Sweeney As Their Latest 'Celebrity Citizen'". Durham Magazine. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Durham Christmas Lights 2022 – Sue Sweeney and Joe McElderry to switch them on". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 10 May 2022.