Bishop Auckland News

St. John’s to become Academy

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.

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Free courses for customers

Bishop Auckland company Dale & Valley Homes is giving its customers the chance to study free of charge.

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Events at Bishop libraries

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.

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End of the line

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.

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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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Funding to boost town

The regeneration of our historic town centre is set to benefit from additional funding. Durham County Council’s Urban Rural Renaissance Initiative (URRI) team has secured £50,000 from the Local Transport Plan 2, to expand the area which is undergoing restoration around the Market Place in Bishop Auckland.

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Olympic Torch to pass through Bishop Auckland

The 2012 Olympic Torch is set to visit Bishop Auckland next year

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Newgate Street linchpin to close after 81 years

Marks and Spencer has confirmed that it will leave its store in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland early next year.

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Free courses at the Four Clocks

Learning Concepts are offering free, basic computer courses at the Four Clocks in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.

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Church announces ticket sales for gig

This summer, Saint Peter’s Church in Bishop Auckland is working with Bishop FM to bring a unique gig to the historic building.

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St. John’s to become Academy
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
Free courses for customers
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
Events at Bishop libraries
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
End of the line
January 18, 2012 - 0 Comments
Next steps in shop demolition
January 17, 2012 - 0 Comments
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Juniors set for superb night
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Bishop are struggling
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St Mary’s weekend update
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