Council “Hero” Rescues Bishop Auckland Family From Flooded Car
A Durham County Council Street Cleaner has been branded a “hero” after throwing himself in to filthy flood water to rescue a family left stranded on top of their car by last week’s flash floods.
Changes to Emergency Care from July 1st
Following the recent consultation, services at Bishop Auckland Hospital are set to change from July 1st, in line with plans for the hospital to become a centre for planned care.
Flash Floods & A Quick Rescue for Leisure Centre Customers
The Dagnan family weren’t the only ones in Bishop Auckland to be affected by last week’s torrential downpour, with customers in the town’s leisure centre having to be rapidly evacuated.
Police Appeal for Robbery Information
Two Shildon men, aged 18 and 23, and a 16 year-old from Bishop Auckland have been arrested in connection with a robbery that took place in Bishop Auckland last week.
Proving Recycling Can Be Childs Play!
Durham County Council is enlisting the help of some unusual characters to help spread an important eco message.
Eight Arrested in Drugs Swoop
A major police operation which took place across Bishop Auckland recently, resulted in eight people being arrested.
Free Life Skills Courses for Young People
Young people in Wear Valley are being offered the chance take part in free life skills classes to help them set up their own home.
Proms in the Park and The Big Bish Bash
July 2009 sees an exciting new development to the annual Proms in the Park event at Auckland Castle.
Pub Crawl for Charity Walk
A group of ladies supporting the Butterwick Midnight Walk went on a pub crawl around Bishop Auckland on Saturday.
Cockton Hill Summer Fayre
Cockton Hill Infants’ School Parents & Teachers Association is holding a Summer Fair on Thursday, July 9th, from 3.30pm.