Bishop Auckland News

With the arrival of summer and the warmer weather it brings, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is reminding blood donors in Shildon to remember the constant need for blood all year round, whatever the weather.

More than 500 pupils from Bishop Barrington School, Cockton Hill Juniors and Hamsterley Primary school have taken part in the Tesco Great School Run, the UK’s biggest fun run involving more than one million children across the UK.

Young thespians from St John’s RC School in Bishop Auckland will be treading the boards soon in The Tearaways Youth Theatre’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Bishop Auckland may lose its Town Centre Manager, after Durham County Council announced that a 90 day consultation period would be held to determine the necessity of the position.

Following months of fundraising, colleagues and customers at Sainsbury’s Bishop Auckland have raised £4,200.41 for the Heel and Toe Charity.

Five competitive swimming members of Wear Valley Amateur Swimming Club have recently been able to purchase their wetsuits thanks to a generous grant awarded by Bishop Auckland Town Council. The grant comes just in time for their first attempt at The Great North Swim, which is being held over the weekend of 17th–19th June at [...]

A family of women are taking part in a local charity walk in memory of their loved ones.

A team of Durham Constabulary officers is committed to displaying its mettle to tackle thefts across the area.

Bishop Auckland Town Council is inviting residents and businesses in the area to enter its Bishop Auckland in Bloom competition.

Music fans of all ages looking forward to the 3 day live outdoor BACstage Music & Arts Festival – including PROMS – from Friday 1st July until Sunday 3rd July, will be delighted to hear The Hoosiers are coming to town.