Bishop Auckland News

The latest Bishop Auckland Jazz artists are known collectively as Swing Manouche, featured Steve McGarvie on clarinet, Mick Shoulder on lead guitar, Dave Smith on rhythm guitar and Paul Grainger on bass.

Families can enjoy a full day exploring Bishop Auckland's heritage, art and culture for less than ever before this summer as The Auckland Project launches a new all-inclusive Discovery Day Pass and opens its attractions seven days a week.

Dragnos' Den star and entrepreneur Sara Davies returned to her old school for an awards event celebrating the “outstanding character” of its students.

Long before visitors arrive at Kynren – The Storied Lands this summer, long before the first macaw sweeps overhead or a flock of crowned cranes takes to the skies, Jimmy Robinson is already at work.

There were smiles all around at Escomb Primary School as staff, pupils and families celebrated a super ‘all green’ achievement following the school's latest Ofsted inspection back in April.

Year 12 students at King James I Academy have won ‘The KEY+ Pitch Innovators of the Year’ award at The Key Awards 2026, which was held at Newcastle Crowne Plaza.

Bishop Auckland’s struggling shopping centre is to be put up for sale just four years after it was bought in a bid to revive the town centre. 

Towns across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham have missed out on the chance to become the UK’s first Town of Culture.

Auckland Palace will host the world premiere of the world's only handcrafted "deer" cello this summer, as internationally renowned and award-winning luthier Paris Andrew unveils her extraordinary new creation during a special event celebrating the completion of Auckland Palace’s Cart Shed Garden.

Following a record breaking 2025, one of the North East's favourite festive experiences is set to return bigger, better and brighter this Christmas, with early bird tickets for AGLOW now on sale.