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Castle’s Future Hangs in the Balance

The future of Auckland Castle is in dispute, after some Church officials have said the Bishop’s palace should be sold.

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The Church is looking to sell the 12th century palace.

Latest News

Cabinet To Decide On Future Of East Green
January 22, 2010 - 0 Comments
Councillors this week guaranteed that a consultation into the future of local authority care home, East Green in West Auckland, would be fair and thorough.
Schools Are Moving On Up
January 22, 2010 - 0 Comments
Two schools in Bishop Auckland are celebrating after being named as among the best in the country for improving pupils’ levels of achievement.
Youth Grant Competition
January 22, 2010 - 0 Comments
Bishop Auckland Town Council is inviting youth groups in the town to enter a competition whereby they could be given a grant of up to £3,000.
Clothes Theft Accused to Face Crown Court
January 22, 2010 - 0 Comments
Mr Peter Matthews, of John Terrace, Coronation, is to face a Crown Court Trial, after being accused of stealing £461 worth of clothes from a Bishop Auckland store.
Final Demolition of Old College Buildings Begin
January 22, 2010 - 0 Comments
The final demolition of the old Bishop Auckland College buildings, built in 1958 on Woodhouse Lane, has begun.

Latest Sport

Bishop Auckland 5, South Shields 1
January 22, 2010 - 0 Comments
Bishop Auckland FC played their first game in five weeks against South Shields, the side who hammered them 8-1 earlier in the season.
St Mary’s to Hold Sportsman’s Dinner
January 8, 2010 - 0 Comments
Bishop Auckland St. Mary’s Juniors F.C. is holding its second sportsmans night of the season on Friday, January 29th.
College Student Given Chance to Play for Durham
December 11, 2009 - 0 Comments
Bishop Auckland College Sports Level 2 student, Rachelle Colley 16, from Chilton has been given the opportunity to try out for Durham Cricket Board (DCB) under 17 female squad.
Rubgby Under 16’s Battle Back to Earn Draw
December 11, 2009 - 0 Comments
Bishop Auckland Rugby Under 16’s battled back to earn a well deserved 14-14 draw away at Lanchester recently.
Carpet Bowls Meeting
December 11, 2009 - 0 Comments
St Helen Auckland Carpet Bowls Club will meet at St. Peter’s Church Hall on Princes Street.