Charities invest in next generation
Two leading local charities are investing in the future after recruiting a new cohort of apprentices to strengthen their organisations while creating valuable career opportunities for local people.
Bishop’s first Word Fest closes this year’s chapter
The final event of Dispel Arts trailblazing Word Fest Turn the Page concluded last Sunday, leaving a mark on Bishop Auckland’s community by igniting their passions for creativity in the literacy world.
Kynren lands hat-trick of international Excellence Awards nominations
Bishop Auckland attraction goes head-to-head with some of Europe’s leading theme parks after landmark first season for The Storied Lands.
Schools invited to access travel bursaries for visits to Bishop Auckland’s award-winning Faith Museum
Schools across the North East are being encouraged to take advantage of transport bursaries available to help pupils visit Bishop Auckland’s award-winning Faith Museum.
Jazz Review – Esther Bennett
Bishop Auckland Jazz invited Esther Bennett to the monthly lunchtime jazz series and became enthralled under her spell.
The next lunchtime performance on October 9 will involve the Dean Stockdale Trio with a guest soloist to be announced.
Bishop Auckland College ‘superstar’ student lands dream role to help change lives of others
A Bishop Auckland College student, whose parents were once warned she might not survive, is celebrating landing her dream job, dedicating her career to supporting children who face their own unique challenges.
Bishop Auckland Civic Society
The next public meeting of Bishop Auckland Civic Society will take place on Monday, 28 September in Bishop Auckland Town Hall Theatre at 7.30pm when Gary Bankhead will address the Society on the topic ‘Roman Sunderland’.
PeaceGold named Community Initiative of the Year
PeaceGold, the social enterprise connecting artisanal gold mining cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri Province with ethical jewellers across the UK, has won Community Initiative of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2026.
Henknowle Bus Returns
A bus service has returned to Henknowle for the first time in three years, reconnecting residents with Bishop Auckland, Tindale and Barnard Castle.
Bishop Auckland’s History comes alive at Heritage Fayre
Bishop Auckland Town Council is delighted to host the fourth annual Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival on Saturday 26 September, from 10am until 3pm, bringing together a fantastic programme of heritage, history and culture for residents, families and visitors to enjoy.
