The Bishop Press

16/09/2026

Bishop Auckland Durham County Councillor, Lyndsey Fox, has announced her resignation from Reform.

16/09/2026

‼️COMMUNITY REPORTER WEEK TWO: AUDIO & PODCASTING

For the second of the South West Durham News’ series of six workshops, we will be focussing on audio.

Don't forget, each weekly workshop is standalone, so anyone can sign up for the subjects that interest you most.

So, if you have a desire to get into podcasting and want to get hands-on with recording interviews and exploring all things audio, this session is for you!

You can sign up for this week’s free workshop at the link below. 👇

For the second of the South West Durham News' series of six workshops we'll be focussing on audio so, if you've a passion for podcasting and want to get hands-on with recording interviews and exploring all things audio, this session is for you.

Sign up for this weeks free workshop here! - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-reporter-scheme-tickets-2000967858730

We look forward to seeing you at the McIntyre Centre on Saturday afternoon!

15/09/2026

We are offering six weeks of National Lottery funded community workshops to equip people with the skills to tell the stories of your people and places.

You can sign up for free here! - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-reporter-scheme-tickets-2000967858730

For the second of the South West Durham News' series of six workshops we'll be focussing on audio so, if you've a passion for podcasting and want to get hands-on with recording interviews and exploring all things audio, this session is for you.

Sign up for this weeks free workshop here! - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-reporter-scheme-tickets-2000967858730

We look forward to seeing you at the McIntyre Centre on Saturday afternoon!

14/09/2026

PeaceGold, the social enterprise connecting artisanal gold mining cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri Province with ethical jewellers across the UK, has won Community Initiative of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2026.

13/09/2026

A bus service has returned to Henknowle for the first time in three years, reconnecting residents with Bishop Auckland, Tindale and Barnard Castle.

13/09/2026

Bishop Auckland Town Council is delighted to host the fourth annual Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival on Saturday 26 September, from 10am until 3pm, bringing together a fantastic programme of heritage, history and culture for residents, families and visitors to enjoy.

13/09/2026

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷

This week's Photo of the Week was taken by Keith Foster, titled 'The Painted Lady'.

Taken in Shildon, Keith said "I crept up behind this butterfly and managed to get within three inches of the flower before it flew away."

The vibrant colours of the Dahlia evoke the warm summer season that we have just experienced as it comes to a close.

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.

13/09/2026

Local Performance Team gymnasts, based in Kirk Merrington Primary School, have just WON "Youth Group" at the Durham County Council Young People’s Awards 2026.

12/09/2026

Bishop Auckland Football Club has signed up for a new initiative, which seeks people who care about their community and can help others feel comfortable talking about su***de and mental health.

12/09/2026

ML Hair Studio is swapping scissors for walking boots as the team takes on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for local charity organisation Brothers, an important local cause supporting men in the community.