Bishop Auckland

Lovers of brass bands are in for a treat when Durham Police Brass Band perform a concert of popular tunes for all the family to enjoy on Friday, 14 August at 7.30pm at St. Mary's Church on Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland.

Weardale Railway, which holds a Gold Autism Acceptance Award from the North East Autism Society for its commitment to accessibility and inclusion, has welcomed families supported by Little SENDsations for a special heritage rail experience.

A rare edition of the book that helped change the course of English history is on display in Bishop Auckland as part of a special exhibition marking 500 years since William Tyndale’s groundbreaking English translation of the New Testament.

On 27 June, Bishop Auckland's Mark Barton competed in the Ultimate Strongman Worlds Championships, battling it out for the strongest master U105kgs.

Residents and visitors can discover a world of imagination in Bishop Auckland this summer at the town’s first ever Lego trail. 

Residents are warmly invited to witness a landmark moment in Bishop Auckland’s history on Tuesday 4 August at 5.30pm, as Bishop Auckland Town Council hosts its first-ever Freedom of the Town Ceremony.

A new visitor attraction celebrating County Durham’s Roman heritage and major road and transport improvements have been proposed as part of plans to expand Bishop Auckland’s Kynren site into a year-round destination.

The latest Bishop Auckland Jazz artists are known collectively as Swing Manouche, featured Steve McGarvie on clarinet, Mick Shoulder on lead guitar, Dave Smith on rhythm guitar and Paul Grainger on bass.

Families can enjoy a full day exploring Bishop Auckland's heritage, art and culture for less than ever before this summer as The Auckland Project launches a new all-inclusive Discovery Day Pass and opens its attractions seven days a week.

Dragnos' Den star and entrepreneur Sara Davies returned to her old school for an awards event celebrating the “outstanding character” of its students.