Bishop Auckland News

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.

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. 

The audience was treated to a great mix of standards and an original by Dean himself.

A crowd gathered to watch a historic part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway be reinstated.

13-year-old Lucy Harvey has recently set two new world records for Under 16s by deadlifting a staggering 180kg; this is equivalent to over 28 stone.