Two new services are aiming to help people aged 25 and over across County Durham into employment, thanks to European funding.
Christmas fayre raises nearly £900 for nursery
Children in Bishop Auckland are looking forward to a fun filled Christmas party after an event raised nearly £900 for their nursery.
College supports Christmas hamper donation campaign
Staff and students at Bishop Auckland College are supporting a North East charity which is providing Christmas hampers to needy families.
Mining Art Gallery wins NE Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award
Durham businesses were celebrating after scooping a number of prestigious awards at the 2018 North East England Tourism Awards last night. The awards, which were announced at a glittering ceremony in Newcastle Civic Centre’s Banqueting Hall, shine a spotlight on the tourism industry. BBC Radio Newcastle breakfast show presenter Alfie Joey hosted the ceremony and […]
Local gymnast Amy Tinkler welcomed home with bus parade
Gymnast Amy Tinkler has been welcomed home in Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor with an open-top bus parade.
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England
As opening night draws closer, Bishop FM were lucky enough to be invited to a special press viewing of Bishop Auckland’s ambitious night show – Kynren-An Epic Tale of England.
New exhibition unearths bond between Bishops and mining community
A new exhibition which examines the relationship between the Bishops of Durham and the local mining community has opened at Auckland Castle.
Residents see plans for proposed changes in Market Place
Information sessions to show proposed plans for the road through Bishop Auckland Market Place have been on show this week.
Thousands visit first day of Bishop Auckland Food Festival
The first day of Bishop Auckland Food Festival has seen 18,000 people visit the town with more than 150 stalls forming the annual market.
Science of craft beer on show at food festival
A former science teacher who has turned his hand to craft beer brewing will present a series of masterclasses at next weekend’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival.