The Bishop Press

23/07/2025

The Pioneering Care Partnership's free Health and Wellbeing Roadshow takes place Wednesday 23 July, from 11am to 3pm.

The Workplace Health team at health and wellbeing charity, Pioneering Care Partnership, have announced the return of their free Health and Wellbeing Roadshow.

21/07/2025

After almost a decade of digging, and over 1,000 diggers, Durham University’s Department of Archaeology and The Auckland Project are coming to the end of a campaign of archaeological research to uncover the medieval past buried in the historic grounds of Auckland Palace.

21/07/2025

Meet Durham Constabulary’s unexpected new recruit Jager, a stray who was rescued after being found running round the streets of Hartlepool recently.

20/07/2025

Reform UK has appealed to rescind Durham County Council’s climate emergency.

Reform UK has appealed to rescind Durham County Council’s climate emergency

20/07/2025

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷

The Photo of the Week this week is titled ‘The Call of Spring’, by Daniel Watson.

"After years of hoping, I finally captured a clear image of the elusive Common Cuckoo in the wild. Spotted perched on a wire at Hill End, near Frosterley in County Durham, this moment was the result of patience, persistence, and a bit of luck." said Daniel.

"Cuckoos are known for their declining numbers in the UK, so getting this close to one in good light was truly special. A long-awaited tick off my birdwatching bucket list."

For a chance to see your own photos featured and to enter our Photo of the Year competition, submit your images here - https://swd.news/photo-submission/

Our Photo of the Year competition is sponsored by Bondgate Gallery.

19/07/2025

Alcohol harm is estimated to cost the NHS £3.5 billion annually, and the wider cost to England’s economy and public services exceeds £21bn a year.

Last week I attended the launch of the latest report from the House of Commons All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Drugs, Alcohol and Justice.

19/07/2025

Baccanalia is thrilled to announce the return of its summer Family Festival, taking place once again at Jane Armstrong Park on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August.

Baccanalia is thrilled to announce the return of its summer Family Festival, taking place once again at Jane Armstrong Park.

19/07/2025

Aycliffe Fell Walking Club members braved some of the hottest weather conditions so far this year to walk a section of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal path between Stockbridge Wharf and Gargrave.

Aycliffe Fell Walking Club members braved some of the hottest weather conditions so far this year to walk a section of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal path between Stockbridge Wharf and Gargrave,

18/07/2025

A new plaque unveiled last month celebrates the memory of the now demolished Escomb Road Medical Centre and in particular the doctors who worked from the premises.

18/07/2025

We're looking forward to hearing from you all next Tuesday lunchtime at the McIntyre Centre.

We’re proud to be hosting The Bishop Press's Community Listening Event here at the McIntyre Centre.

This is your chance to share your thoughts on your local newspaper — what you enjoy, what you’d like to see more of, and how it can help you feel more connected to our community.

📅 Join us on Tuesday 22 July, from 12–2pm in our café.
☕ Light refreshments will be provided, and our kitchen will also be open if you’d like to order food.

Everyone is welcome, come along and have your say!

18/07/2025

This week marks the 400th issue of the Bishop Press! 🥳

Thank you to our readers, advertisers, sponsors and members for supporting us. Here's to 400 more!