Bishop Auckland
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Popular County Durham cheesemaker to close café and shop for entire winter
The owners of a popular Teesdale cheesemaking business will close their café and shop for the winter for the first time since opening.
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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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Rich history behind North East estate over 500 years old that's hosted Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer’s daughter Chloe chose a North Yorkshire country house for her wedding to rugby player Mick Young, sparking interest in the estate's history.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East, including the A1(M), A66, A19 and trains.
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County Durham school praised by Ofsted after pupil numbers soar by more than 50
Government inspectors found Staindrop Academy to be at ‘Strong standard’ for both Inclusion and Personal Development and Wellbeing.
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Mr Bean legend from County Durham makes major comeback 40 years since last show
County Durham-born Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is returning to West End comedy with a new show featuring famous characters and sketches.
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New pictures show huge level of progress at County Durham retail park expansion
New pictures reveal the latest progress at Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland, where four new units are expected to create around 300 jobs.
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New County Durham hotel takes shape on site of three demolished pubs
New pictures show major progress on Bishop Auckland's 59-bed Northside Hotel, with windows installed and work underway on the roof.
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County Durham man ordered to pay hundreds after stealing handbags, meat and alcohol
Stuart Brown of West Auckland has four shop thefts in Bishop Auckland and was ordered to pay £702.84 compensation.
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The Stitcher is up there with the best of Dean Midas's homegrown horrors
Andrew White was at the world premiere of Dean Midas’s new horror short The Stitcher this week. Here is his verdict on the County Durham filmmaker’s latest creation.
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County Durham motorist banned for two years for cocaine-related driving offence
County Durham motorist Alan Howard banned for two years after admitting drug driving with a cocaine by-product in his blood in Shildon. Fined £200.
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Pictures as crowds enjoy Bishop Auckland Harvest Festival at Auckland Palace
Bishop Auckland Harvest Festival returned to Auckland Palace on September 26 and 27, featuring produce shows, family activities, Growlympics and live music.
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The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
Ten North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
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As England took on the Spanish at Wembley, we took on the tapas in Bishop Auckland
WITHIN just two minutes of kick-off on Saturday, England’s footballers at Wembley conceded a goal to the Spanish and were in danger of getting stuffed.
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New horror filmed around Durham gets big-screen premiere at Bishop Auckland cinema
A HORROR film made on a shoestring budget using local talent and familiar County Durham locations has received the full red-carpet treatment with its own big-screen premiere.
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17 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring a range of proposals including tree works, home improvements, and school extensions.
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£100,000 funding pot launched to tackle homelessness across County Durham
Durham County Council launches a £100,000 homelessness prevention fund, offering grants of £2,000-£10,000 to local community projects. Apply by October 30.
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Update issued on County Durham house fire which claimed life of man revealed
A fatal house fire which killed a man in his 40s in Witton Park has been confirmed as accidental, but an investigation into its full cause remains ongoing.
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Bishop Auckland thug called man homophobic slur before brutal attack
Shaun Whittaker, of Bishop Auckland, sentenced for homophobic attack on a carer receiving an 18-month community order and told to pay £500 compensation.
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Archaeology discoveries beneath Auckland Palace to feature in talk
Archaeologists will reveal Auckland Palace discoveries, including a medieval chapel and ornate ivory knife, at a Newcastle talk.
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County Durham man sentenced for assaulting police officer and damaging cell light
County Durham man Luke Harvey gets 12-month conditional discharge after assaulting a Durham Constabulary officer and damaging a custody-cell light in court.
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Dramatic pictures as van completely engulfed in flames after Bishop Auckland 'arson'
Van completely destroyed after flames engulfed it during a fire in Bishop Auckland.
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What makes this Durham fish and chip shop one of the city's best-loved spots
Bell's Fish & Chips has become a Durham institution, earning rave reviews from locals and visitors alike for its traditional fish suppers.
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Ferryhill couple celebrate 65 'extraordinary' years of marriage with mayoral visit
A County Durham couple have celebrated an extraordinary 65 years of marriage, marking their Blue Sapphire wedding anniversary with a special visit from the town's mayor.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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County Durham scaffolding company applies to add another lorry - public notice
Twin Scaffold Ltd has applied to add a goods vehicle at Coundon Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland. Residents and businesses can object by October 21.
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Young Middlesbrough artists showcase work in shipping container gallery
A shipping container gallery is set to showcase the creative talent of young artists from Middlesbrough College.
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From side job to award finalist - Darlington nail tech celebrates surprise nomination
A Darlington nail technician says she was left “shocked” after being shortlisted as a finalist in the Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards.
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Bishop Auckland attraction shortlisted for two North East tourism awards
Auckland Palace and Gardens is shortlisted for two 2026 North East England Tourism Awards, recognising its visitor experience and regeneration of Bishop Auckland.
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From England internationals to Premier League stars: Newton Aycliffe's finest
When football talent is discussed in County Durham, attention often turns to places such as Sunderland, Darlington and Bishop Auckland.
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Reform majority on Durham County Council cut to two after latest resignation blow
Reform UK councillor Aaron Hillam has resigned from Durham County Council after moving out of County Durham.
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Bishop Auckland man handed six-month driving ban after failing to identify driver
County Durham motorist William Milburn banned for six months and fined £660 after failing to identify a Ford driver over an alleged Spennymoor offence.
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New Italian wine bar at North Yorkshire leisure complex reveals opening date
A new Italian wine bar and kitchen set to open in North Yorkshire has confirmed when it will welcome its first customers.
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First look inside Bishop Auckland's newest restaurant as it prepares to open
Food lovers can finally get a first look inside one of County Durham's most eagerly awaited new restaurants after years of delays and a…
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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'Over the moon' Bishop Auckland salon owner celebrates beauty award finalist spot
A Bishop Auckland salon owner is "over the moon" after her business became a finalist in The Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards.
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Council to take legal action over 'embarrassing' bus station blighted by issues
Durham County Council has launched legal action against contractors responsible for Durham Bus Station defects.
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Shildon man facing sentence on burglary and theft charges after plea changes
A man who previously denied offences of burglary and theft has changed pleas on the day he was to have gone on trial.
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Two County Durham teens missing for five days believed to be together
Two County Durham teens believed to be travelling together have been missing for five days.
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Eston Precinct reaches significant milestone with external work complete
Eston Precinct reaches milestone as Esh Construction completes external brickwork, with seven new shops and services planned for Redcar and…
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Bishop Auckland school coffee morning raises £644 for Macmillan Cancer Support
King James I Academy raises £644.38 for Macmillan Cancer Support at its two-day Coffee Morning, while pupils enjoy educational trips across the…
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Banned County Durham driver tried to ditch helmet in bid to make police give up chase
A St Helen Auckland disqualified driver tried to remove his helmet during a dangerous police chase in a bid to make officers abandon the chase.
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County Durham garden centre praised by hundreds of reviewers for quality and service
Windlestone Nursery has built up a loyal following among gardeners, earning an impressive 4.5-star rating from more than 300 Google reviews.
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County Durham horror home linked to drugs and violence closed down
A County Durham house at the centre of months of anti-social behaviour, drug-taking and violence has been closed by police after repeated warnings…
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Trains to and from Darlington cancelled and delayed amid safety inspection
Rail passengers are facing cancellations between Darlington and Middlesbrough after a safety inspection of the track blocked some lines on Tuesday…
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Could you be a firefighter? County Durham launches recruitment push
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service now recruits wholetime firefighters, with no experience needed. Apply by October 18 for 2027…
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Mystery dump at former County Durham greyhound track sparks hunt for fly-tippers
Durham County Council is appealing for the public's help as officers hunt those responsible for a fly-tipping incident at a former greyhound…
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Driver fled after overtaking three cars at speed and causing head-on A68 crash
Ismail Hussain received a suspended 22-month sentence after dangerous driving caused an A68 head-on crash near Bishop Auckland, injuring a driver in…
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Restored 100-year-old County Durham pavilion opens as a brand new heritage centre
A much-loved County Durham colliery pavilion has been saved from the threat of permanent closure and transformed into a new heritage museum.