Annual community festive fayre returns
A popular, annual event which includes crafts and stalls from local groups is being held at Bishop Auckland College.
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New care home opens in Bishop Auckland
A North East family run business has opened its fifteenth care home. Eden House on Cockton Hill Road is named after the former Lady Eden Hospital on the same site.
Classics in the Castle
Bishop Auckland Music Society’s ‘Classics in the Castle’ series is to conclude this weekend with a renowned string quartet’s performances of classics from Purcell, Britten, Mozart and Beethoven.
Hilary Smith to give a Novel Talk
Local writer Hilary Smith is to give a presentation on her first published book, ‘All the Leaves of the Tree’.
A real piece of history at Auckland Castle
A piece of real history has come to Auckland castle, in the form of the recently discovered royal bed belonging to king Henry the 7th and his wife queen Elizabeth of York.
Roman Revelry at Binchester Roman Fort
Binchester Roman Fort is preparing to be invaded by hordes wishing to see the legendary warrior Barbaratus.
Market Revs Up for Second Annual Car Show
This month Bishop Auckland Town Team and Bishop Auckland Town welcomes visitors to the second annual car show. The event – which will be held in the Market Square from 10am on Friday 23rd August -seeks to build on the success of last year’s inaugural event. A selection of brand new cars and deals from Sherwoods, … Read more
Archaeologists find carved head of ‘Geordie Roman god’
The stone carved head of a ‘Geordie Roman god’ has been found at Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland.
Fire Station opens doors to public
Visitors to an open day have been given the chance to witness how the fire service responds to road traffic collisions at a Road Safety Open Day.
Market Place hosts start of Hamsterley rally
More than ninety rally cars crossed the start/finish line in Bishop Auckland’s Market Place this weekend.