Bishop Auckland2 days agoRetrospective to mark centenary of mining artistTom McGuinness' daughter says she is "thrilled" to see the collection of her dad's work on display.2 days ago4 days agoChildren's home approved despite 200 objectionsThe home will care for two children aged between six and 17 years old in Toronto, Bishop Auckland.4 days ago4 days agoLarge fire breaks out a retail parkFirefighters say the fire, which forced road closures in Bishop Auckland, is under control.4 days ago5 days agoCompany fined after worker dies in lawnmower crash Kamil Grygieniec, 23, died after the faulty machine toppled into a pond then struck him.5 days ago8 days agoPhotos showing 'beauty in people's differences'Debbie Todd, from Stanley, says she hopes her work encourages people not to judge each other.8 days ago12 Feb 2026Bypass plans axed with £36m costs a 'grim picture'A council says £750,000 will be given to improve road safety in Toft Hill after axing bypass plans.12 Feb 20268 Feb 2026School 'has to clean dog poo from park off kids'Cockton Hill Recreation Ground in Bishop Auckland is blighted by dog mess, a school worker says.8 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Bypass could be axed after costs triple to £36mA council says inflation and construction costs has led to the cost of the A68 bypass tripling.3 Feb 202631 Jan 2026Charity train trip for railway bicentenaryA more modern Northern train takes a one-off journey on a section of the world's oldest railway.31 Jan 2026...