The Latest Breaking News from Bishop Auckland

'Landmark moment' as further stretch of Weardale Railway set to reopen this spring

The first trains between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope are expected to run on the weekend of the Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Chronicle Live · Feb 13, 2023

Investigation into death of teen Elliot Ayre hit by taxi near Bishop Auckland continues

Elliot Ayre, 19, was walking along the A689 near Toronto, County Durham, at around 2.40am on December 27

Chronicle Live · Jan 13, 2023

Family's tribute to 'carefree' Elliot Ayre, 19, who died after being hit by taxi near Bishop Auckland

Elliot Ayre was killed after being hit by a taxi on December 27 and his family have now paid tribute to the 'carefree' teenager

Chronicle Live · Dec 28, 2022

Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison to stand down at the next election

Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison announced that she would stepping down at the next General Election to "devote more of my attention to life outside politics"

Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022

Scarlett Moffatt showcases North East as she opens up own TV driving school in quest to pass test

The 32-year-old from Bishop Auckland willl front a brand new BBC One show Scarlett’s Driving School

Chronicle Live · Nov 22, 2022

Winter Experience offers visitors chance to explore three County Durham festive spectacles

The Auckland Project's Winter Experience runs until New Year's Eve and allows visitors into three Bishop Auckland attractions

Chronicle Live · Nov 19, 2022

Danieli Group announce plans for two new North East Stack drinking and dining leisure sites

The Newcastle firm is now rolling out the popular Brand to County Durham, after last month announcing big expansion plans

Birmingham Post · Nov 10, 2022

Two Stack leisure venues coming to County Durham in £7m leisure investment

Danieli Group is launching sites in Bishop Auckland and Durham city centre which could create more than 300 jobs

Chronicle Live · Nov 10, 2022

Bishop Auckland Food Festival open to traders for 2023 - here's how to apply

The festival attracted a record 30,000 visitors in 2022

Chronicle Live · Nov 8, 2022

County Durham town to light up to explore wonder of Salvador Dalí

Dalí: Surreal Worlds will take over the town centre on Friday night after the arrival of the artist's masterpiece Christ of Saint John of the Cross in Bishop Auckland

Chronicle Live · Oct 28, 2022