Local advice surgery
If you have any issues you would like to raise or discuss about your local constituency you can air your views at an advice surgery which is being held by MP for Bishop Auckland, Helen Goodman.
Evergreen’s invite new members for new year
The Evergreens – activities for the over 50s in the Town Hall, Bishop Auckland will start their new programme of events after the Christmas break
HAPPA rescues abandoned Shetland Pony
A miniature sick and abandoned Shetland pony rescued by equine charity HAPPA on Friday 12th November has now found a permanent home with the charity.
Grab a bargain
All the major shops in Bishop Auckland will be open on Monday 27th December and Tuesday 28th December with selected late opening times.
Fire crew save Meals on Wheels
Bishop Auckland Firemen came to the rescue of Woodhouse Close Church’s Meal on Wheels service recently, when food couldn’t be delivered due to the bad weather.
Youngsters thankful for your generosity
Children from Hamsterley Primary School would like to say a huge thank you to customers of Sainsbury’s for their generosity on the afternoon of 9th December.
Christmas and New Year bus services
There will be changes to Go Ahead Northern bus services throughout the holiday period.
Delivery driver convicted of rape
A man who worked as a delivery driver for a Bishop Auckland pizza shop has been convicted of raping a 12 year-old girl.
Superdrug perfume raid
Police are appealing for information after over £3,000 worth of perfume was stolen from a Bishop Auckland store.
Local heritage season
The Discovery Centre in Bishop Auckland will be launching its local heritage season at the start of the New Year.