Police and retailers join forces for festive campaign
Police officers from Bishop Auckland’s Neighbourhood Policing Team are teaming up with local retailers to combat thieves during the festive period.
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Crowds for festive event at Bishop college
The annual event features local community groups and charities, as well as craft stalls and Santa Claus.
South Durham set for Christmas and lights events
Towns in South Durham are preparing for their Christmas events and light switch-ons.
Table tennis club hosts cup event
The start of the new season saw Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club host the 2nd Tri Club Cup event.
A Celebration of Life in Bishop Middleham
The Celebration of Life family fun day takes place every year and has previously supported the Great North Air Ambulance and the Neurology Department at the James Cooke Hospital in Middlesbrough.
Butterwick’s Walkies in the Woods
Butterwick Hospice is welcoming supporters old and new to bring their four-legged friends along to Hamsterley Forest and ‘put their best paw forward’ in support of the charity.
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
Fun For All The Family at 2013 Great Aycliffe Show
A bank holiday weekend of free activities and entertainment for the whole family is planned for this year’s Great Aycliffe Show. The popular annual event offers an exciting programme of live entertainment which will be headlined by a performance by Bolddog Lings, a motorcycle display team. The group’s mixture of competitive racing-based action, freestyle motocross … Read more
Budding Walkers Invited to Learn Vital Map Reading Skills
Durham County Council’s Countryside Service is organising a two day course which aims to provide walkers with skills that are vital to a safe and enjoyable walk. The two-day course will take place between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September. On the Saturday members of the public are invited to a … Read more