Bishop FM hits the digital airwaves
Local community radio station, Bishop FM, is celebrating the announcement that it has launched its service on DAB digital radio, helping expand its reach...
Bishop Auckland Music Society announces summer season
A new season of concerts from BAMS approaches and again, we are excited to bring you young, nationally and internationally recognised artists who will perform a varied program of music over the course of the year, writes committee member, Ellen Beaumont.
Brass festival brings the party to people
Streets and parks across County Durham will come alive next
month when a feel-good music festival makes its joyous return.
Durham BRASS is set to deliver...
Former teacher publishes first children’s book
A former Bishop Auckland primary school teacher, Alastair Simpson, has published his first book, aimed at children of that age.
The book, which is available...
Prehistoric monsters in Town Hall
Visitors are invited to step back in time with two new exhibitions showing the giant prehistoric monsters that once roamed the UK and Europe.
New festival for Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland was once the childhood home of comedy great Stan Laurel, a pupil at King James School.
A bronze statue of Arthur Stanley Jefferson, one half...
Rave review for local author
Local Bishop Auckland author, Graham Temby, a seasoned educator and passionate storyteller, had unveiled his latest literary masterpiece, The Terror, aimed at captivating young...
The ultimate festive experience
A sell-out Christmas light trail that dazzled visitors to Bishop Auckland last year, is returning this November and December with a range of new installations and updated route, complemented by a new indoor festive event, Christmas at the Palace.
Next Music Society concert
Bishop Auckland Music Society’s next concert is on Friday 14 July from 7.30pm at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church and features the Chloe Piano Trio....
ANNE: Inside the MAGNA Project
The Roman Empire firmly left its mark on the North East of England, from Binchester to Chester-le-Street and of course its most northerly, defended...













