Bishop Auckland Sport

Axcess Merchant Services, the payment technology provider helping e-commerce businesses manage payments more effectively, has proudly sponsored Bishop Auckland-based grassroots football club AJX FC, helping provide brand new team kits for one of the club's young sides.

Etherley Cricket Club ran up a Darlington and District League record total of 491 for 5 in their 40 overs against Northallerton 4th Team in Division B.

Young cricketers from a North East education trust were bowled over after getting the chance to play alongside members of the UK's premier cricket club.

For the third year running, the young fighters of West Auckland Amateur Boxing Club, flew the town's flag internationally.

Two Bishop Auckland RFC players have earned the opportunity of a lifetime after being selected in the England North Under-20s 23-man squad for this month’s divisional festivals.

Bishop Auckland Rugby Club proudly marked a major milestone this weekend as it celebrated its 50th Anniversary season, launching a month of commemorative events that honour the club’s history, volunteers, players and wider community.

Bishop Auckland FC face a date with footballing destiny this weekend when they host Blyth Spartans at Heritage Park requiring a win to have any hope of avoiding relegation to the Northern League.

“Well what a home show we had,” reports Stephen Nicholson. “Fifteen full bouts, winning eleven and we have a new heavy weight North East champion in Ben Everitt."

Bishop Auckland Rugby Club has launched a fundraising appeal to help recover from devastating flooding after the River Wear burst its banks.

Bishops returned empty handed from fellow strugglers Hallam to leave themselves just one point outside the bottom four.