North East Maskateers come to the rescue
A local non-profit organisation has been working to make and supply face masks and other equipment which provides protection to key workers...
“It’s a daunting and unknown world.” Local independent cafes prepare to welcome back their...
After over three months of closure, independent cafes across Bishop Auckland are preparing to reopen their doors to the community.
MPs condemn Cummings visit but no call for aide to resign
Reports in the media that Bishop Auckland constituency MP, Dehenna Davison has joined calls for Boris Johnson's top aide, Dominic Cummings to...
Kind-hearted Tia sets out her stall for key workers
Nothing was going to stop kind-hearted seven-year-old, Tia Mousavifar of Bishop Auckland as she stepped up to help raise funds for key...
Warm welcome for Woodhouse cold store
Bishop Auckland Town Council has stepped in to enable the Woodhouse Close Community Foodbank to receive and distribute hundreds of free frozen...
NHS Trust launches ‘stay in touch’ scheme for patients and loved ones
Like many NHS Trusts nationally, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has introduced temporary visiting restrictions to help protect patients, visitors...
Planning submitted for Auckland Castle Gardens transformation
Planning permission is being sought to revitalise the 1,000-year-old Auckland Castle gardens and make them more accessible for centuries to come.
NHS thanks set in stone
Durham County Council has shown its gratitude to hardworking NHS staff during the Coronavirus crisis, by creating two new roadside displays.
Bishop FM volunteers remain on air thanks to Town Council grant
Despite the lockdown, community radio volunteers at 105.9 Bishop FM have been able to continue broadcasting with help of funding from Bishop...
Prospective students invited to ‘virtual’ open event
Bishop Auckland College and its engineering training centre is inviting prospective learners to join an open event from the comfort of their...
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Off-duty Ferryhill PCSO rescues children from motorway
An off-duty PCSO rescued two children he spotted by the hard shoulder of the motorway after finding their drunk-driver grandfather face down...
