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Next steps in shop demolition

A high street shop in Bishop Auckland, which suffered a significant roof collapse in the autumn, is to be demolished in the New Year.

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Next steps in shop demolition

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St. John’s to become Academy
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
An outstanding Catholic school and sixth form college has become the first for the Newcastle and Hexham Diocese in Durham to convert to an academy.
Free courses for customers
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
Bishop Auckland company Dale & Valley Homes is giving its customers the chance to study free of charge.
Events at Bishop libraries
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
After the Christmas break the libraries are now back in action. W.o.W. (Woodhouse on Wednesday’s), talk and activities sessions recommence on Wednesday 11th January from 1pm till 2.30pm.
End of the line
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
The Weardale Railway launched a community service between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland in May 2010 but unfortunately the service ran its last train last week-end due to a poor take up of passengers.
Next steps in shop demolition
January 17, 2012 - 0 Comments
A high street shop in Bishop Auckland, which suffered a significant roof collapse in the autumn, is to be demolished in the New Year.

Latest Sport

Juniors set for superb night
January 10, 2012 - 0 Comments
Bishop Auckland St. Mary’s Juniors Football Club are set to enjoy an excellent evening of entertainment at their upcoming Sportman’s Dinner. They have secured former Welsh international John Hartson, and John Stiles (son of World Cup winner Nobby) to speak at their sportsman’s night at the end of January.
Bishop are struggling
May 28, 2011 - 0 Comments
The Bishop Auckland Cricket Club’s 1st team are not finding life in the Darlington Building Society N.Y.S.D. Premier League to their liking this year, as they are currently bottom of the table with only 34 points after two draws and four defeats.
Cricket starts in the making
May 14, 2011 - 0 Comments
Two Bishop Barrington Sports with Mathematics School pupils have just been re-selected to play for Durham Cricket Club’s under 12 team.
Historic paintings inspire rugby team
April 16, 2011 - 0 Comments
After the Zurbarans recently secured their future here in Bishop Auckland, they have now been honoured further by having a rugby team named after them.
St Mary’s weekend update
April 2, 2011 - 0 Comments
St Mary’s Under 11s had an exciting 3-3 draw with Marton F.C. at the weekend.