MP ‘running out of patience’ with town centre
Bishop Auckland’s Sam Rushworth reiterated the need for investment to boost plans to breathe new life into the town.
Brass Bash locations confirmed for Durham Brass Festival
Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Spennymoor are among locations announced for Durham Brass Festival.
Comic Relief and Dungeons & Dragons launch ultimate Kynren adventure
Comic Relief and Dungeons & Dragons have today launched an enchanting prize draw, offering fans the chance to win an unforgettable adventure at one of the UK’s most spectacular live storytelling destinations this summer – Kynren, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Believe Housing funds County Durham project helping people work
A County Durham-based housing association has renewed its support for an employability project after it helped hundreds of people move closer to work.
Binchester Roman Fort to host action-packed re-enactment weekend this bank holiday
Binchester Roman Fort, one of County Durham’s largest and most important Roman forts will come alive this bank holiday weekend.
South West Durham News is expanding
We have some good news here at South West Durham News (SWDN). We’re expanding with three exciting new opportunities for readers to join us.
A ticket to County Durham’s key attractions
Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions.
Reuben’s Number Was 23 — So Were the Runners: Bishop Auckland’s Travel Agent takes...
A Bishop Auckland travel agent has completed a 5K charity run in Blackpool, helping to raise nearly £4,000 for a retreat supporting families affected by child loss.
The next Bishop Auckland Civic Society talk
The next meeting of Bishop Auckland Civic Society will take place on Monday, 1 June at 7.30pm when genealogist and local historian, Margaret Hedley, will address the Society on the topic 'Women of the Durham Coalfield'.
Full-size Viking longboat under construction at Kynren – The Storied Lands ahead of summer...
Due to its size the huge timber structure is being assembled in two sections before becoming the dramatic entrance into Land of the Vikings, one of the headline experiences within the new live action day park.