Bishop Auckland

As demand for vital community services continues to grow, a County Durham charity and North East HR consultancy are highlighting what it takes behind the scenes to make that growth possible.

A new family-run café in Bishop Auckland celebrates a British comfort food classic.

After the devastating loss of John-Thomas Howard, his friends and relatives came together to raise money for men’s mental health.

Two King James I Academy pupils, Isabella Fantin and Tallulah Hope, have been recognised at this year’s Durham County Council Young People’s Awards for their achievements as members of Astrid Academy of Movement gymnastic display team.

BBC presenter and Britain’s Got Talent impressionist Alfie Joey is bringing a festive favourite to Bishop Auckland this December with a captivating one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Kynren in Bishop Auckland has been named a European Top New Attraction at the 2026 Parksmania Awards, placing the UK’s first live action show park alongside the continent’s leading visitor attractions.

Sixteen students from Bishop Barrington Academy enjoyed an inspiring trip to the Houses of Parliament last week, gaining a unique insight into British democracy and the political process.

Bishop Auckland’s £11.8m bus station is still ‘open for business’ despite defects forcing three of its parking bays to close.

West Auckland Town welcomed Consett in what is this season’s local derby, 20 miles being the closest team in the NPL East.

The parade, led by the 8th Battalion the Rifles, will assemble outside the Newgate Centre entrance from 10.30am before parading along Newgate Street, across the Market Place to the War Memorial, for the Acts of Remembrance and short service that will take place at approximately 11.15am.