Bishop Auckland News

Bishop Band Night

Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:22 am

A live music event for young people proved so popular that a further two are planned for next month…

St Wilfrid’s pupils give Bob the Scarecrow a makeover

Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:13 am

St. Wilfrid’s RC Primary School in Bishop Auckland have their own allotment which is carefully maintained by local lad George Patterson, 72, who shows the youngsters basic gardening skills…

Clandestine Cakes

Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:08 am

Local lady Charlie Scott-King was so intrigued by The Clandestine Cake Club, a new craze which is sweeping the country, that she has decided to run her own branch of the club in Bishop Auckland…

Resident reaps recycling rewards

Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:02 am

A lucky Bishop Auckland resident has a double reason to celebrate after becoming the first winner in a scheme aimed at encouraging people to recycle…

Town Hall Events

Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 10:57 am

On Wednesday 22nd February from 8pm singer Flossie Malavialle will be performing songs of Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel at the Town Hall, with accompaniment from Paul Donnelly and Chris Parkinson. Tickets, which includes a light French supper are £10 or £8 for concessions…

Cinema plans back on the table

Posted: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 9:35 am

The prospect of Bishop Auckland getting its own cinema is looking likely again, after several cinema operators have expressed an interest. County Councillor Rob Yorke has stated that plans for a six screen cinema will be submitted to Durham County Council very soon, but that the building would be constructed on a different site to that in the original plans due to other businesses being built on the land…

Bishop girl scoops £250,000 Health Lottery jackpot

Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:53 am

A lucky Lidl store in Bishop Auckland was the first store to sell a £1/4 million Health Lottery ticket on Saturday 21st January.
The first winner of the top prize matched all 5 numbers in the Saturday night TV draw, hosted by Melinda Messenger.

Make a Will in February and support your local Hospice

Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:50 am

Do you own your home, a vehicle, many possessions or life insurance? Or are you planning to marry or divorce?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, the next question you should ask yourself is, how soon and where can I draw up a will?

Playgroup receives funding boost

Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012 at 10:40 am

Woodhouse Close Church Playgroup has been presented a cheque for £1,000 from the Cooperative Community Development Fund by Mayor of Bishop Auckland and Councillor John Lethbridge, in his capacity as member of the Cooperative Durham Area Committee.