Bishop Auckland

As the winner of a special competition run by King James I Academy, 10-year-old Warren Hunt from Witton Park was delighted to be presented with an Amazon Fire tablet by Academy Headteacher, Simon Whitehead.

St John’s Sixth Form has unveiled its new Learning Resource Centre, providing students with a dedicated space to study, collaborate and relax in a modern, comfortable environment designed exclusively for sixth formers.

Held across The Artists Hub, the Spanish Gallery, Market Place and Bishop’s Palace Green on Saturday 26 September, the free Heritage Fayre event brought together local heritage organisations, exhibitors, speakers and community groups, with visitors able to explore exhibitions, enjoy demonstrations, take part in activities and discover more about the stories that have shaped Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area.

Year 11 History students at King James I Academy have visited Ripon Prison & Police Museum to explore the history of crime and punishment in Britain and how it has changed.

Every year at King James I Academy, staff and students look forward to the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning event, which takes place in September. This is just one of the much-anticipated fundraising events included on the Academy calendar.

Northumbria Police firearms officers swapped the streets for the railway as Weardale Railway played host to a specialist armed response training exercise.

Wor Bella was written by Ed Waugh, who also includes the hit shows The Cramlington Train Wreckers, Carrying David and Hadaway Harry in his extensive canon of work.

A Roman altar dedicated by a soldier grateful for his safe return home will be on display in Bishop Auckland this autumn, offering a remarkable glimpse into faith, travel, and everyday life almost 1,750 years ago.

A special tree symbolising hope, strength and life has begun to grow at Bishop Auckland Hospital – one fingerprint at a time.

PD Chewy was deployed alongside response and Durham Roads & Armed Policing officers in the early hours of Wednesday morning following reports of a garage burglary in Bishop Auckland.