Bishop Auckland civic society talk
In 2025 it will be the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the railway that both defined what a railway could be and...
Archaeology News North East
Welcome to our new column, Archaeology News North East (ANNE), which we are looking forward to bringing you every month.
We aim to bring you...
New play documents 1926 general strike
Following the national success of Wor Bella (about WW1 women footballers), Tyneside-based playwright Ed Waugh will present his new work in November, which is about The Cramlington Train Wreckers.
The production, which is supported by Arts Council England, will visit Bishop Auckland Town Hall in November.
Opening date announced for Faith Museum
It has been ten years in the making, and countless challenges have been encountered along the way, but the Faith Museum at Auckland Castle...
NE Street Band pay tribute to Springsteen
The band are performing their stripped back show at Spennymoor Settlement’s Everyman Theatre on Saturday 20th July.
Family festive favourite returns to Auckland Palace
AGLOW, one of the North East’s must-see experiences, will once again dazzle visitors to Auckland Palace in Bishop Auckland this festive season, with one of the tallest Christmas trees in the North, one of the longest outdoor light tunnels in the country, as well as dozens of other breathtaking light installations.
North East Mining Artist Celebrated with Commemorative Birthday Exhibition
The 80th birthday of North East mining artist Bob Olley is being celebrated with a special exhibition at a County Durham gallery.
Backshift: Bob Olley...
Bishop Auckland transforms into Christmas Town
Get ready for a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas Town returns to Bishop Auckland from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 November.
With numbers...
The Vikings are Back: Kynren 9th Season Review
South West Durham News were invited to the preview night of the absolute spectacle that is Kynren - here is our review!
Platinum Jubilee Crafternoon at Messy Church
St Cuthbert's Church in High Etherley is hosting an afternoon celebration for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Tuesday 31 May between 3.15pm and 5pm will...













