The Bishop Press - Bishop Auckland's Community Newspaper

Castle’s Future Hangs in the Balance

Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 7:11 pm

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

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.

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.