Pupils take part in the UK’s biggest fun run
More than 500 pupils from Bishop Barrington School, Cockton Hill Juniors and Hamsterley Primary school have taken part in the Tesco Great School Run, the UK’s biggest fun run involving more than one million children across the UK.
Charlie is good to pupils
Young thespians from St John’s RC School in Bishop Auckland will be treading the boards soon in The Tearaways Youth Theatre's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
“Why should we lose our hands-on support?”
Bishop Auckland may lose its Town Centre Manager, after Durham County Council announced that a 90 day consultation period would be held to determine the necessity of the position.
Sainsbury’s raise over £4,200 for Heel & Toe Charity
Following months of fundraising, colleagues and customers at Sainsbury’s Bishop Auckland have raised £4,200.41 for the Heel and Toe Charity.
Swimmers suit up thanks to donation
Five competitive swimming members of Wear Valley Amateur Swimming Club have recently been able to purchase their wetsuits thanks to a generous grant awarded...
Bishop are struggling
The Bishop Auckland Cricket Club’s 1st team are not finding life in the Darlington Building Society N.Y.S.D. Premier League to their liking this year, as they are currently bottom of the table with only 34 points after two draws and four defeats.
Charity walk gives family a purpose
A family of women are taking part in a local charity walk in memory of their loved ones.
New unit to tackle metal theft
A team of Durham Constabulary officers is committed to displaying its mettle to tackle thefts across the area.
Another blooming competition!
Bishop Auckland Town Council is inviting residents and businesses in the area to enter its Bishop Auckland in Bloom competition.
Cricket starts in the making
Two Bishop Barrington Sports with Mathematics School pupils have just been re-selected to play for Durham Cricket Club’s under 12 team.