Bishop Auckland Football Club gets the green light for a new fanzone with food services and a viewing platform. Council Approves Fanzone Plans for Bishop Auckland Football Club Bishop Auckland FC has a plan for a new area at the ground. It involves a hospitality unit on the southwest side. This area will have food…
Ambitious plans to boost tourism in Bishop Auckland aim for one million visitors by 2027, focusing on attractions and events. Bishop Auckland Aims to Attract One Million Visitors by 2027 The new CEO, David Land, has big plans. He wants over a million visitors by 2027. Last year, they had only 250,000 visitors. That’s a…
Craig Yorke, 28, died in Eldon Lane. An inquest opened, revealing he died from stab wounds following an altercation. Inquest Opens into Bishop Auckland Murder of Craig Yorke Craig Yorke died early Saturday, December 14, 2024, around 3:30 AM. He was on High Street in Eldon Lane, near Bishop Auckland. Police got a call about…
Darlington’s Affleck and Moffat tailoring shop, run by the Crosland family, approaches its 100th year. Affleck and Moffat of Darlington Nears Century Mark in Business This family business started way back in 1925. The location is 8 Duke Street, Darlington, and it’s been there the entire time. The shop will celebrate 100 years on February…
MP Rushworth toured homes at Bracks Farm, discussing homeownership and industry challenges with Gleeson Homes. MP Sam Rushworth Visits Bracks Farm Housing Development Gleeson Homes hosted Sam Rushworth, the MP for Bishop Auckland, on February 14. He visited their Bracks Farm development. Rushworth toured the show homes, seeing the three-bedroom Brandon, Lisburn, and Tyrone models,…
Two men from Bishop Auckland targeted a Teesdale farm to steal a quad bike; one faces jail, the other probation. Teesdale Farm Quad Bike Theft Nets Prison for One, Suspended Term for Other Robert and Louise Dalton returned home on November 1, 2023. It was 10 pm at their farm in Hunderthwaite as a DPD…
Two men pleaded guilty to burglary after stealing a quad bike from a remote Teesdale farm on November 1, 2023. Teesdale Farm Targeted: Men Steal Quad Bike in Planned Burglary Robert and Louise Dalton live at West End Farm. The farm is in Hunderthwaite, Teesdale. On November 1, 2023, they were returning home around 10…
Jodie Stott Hairdressing vies for top spot in Darlington. Vote now via The Northern Echo coupon before March 1. Jodie Stott Hairdressing Among Darlington’s Top Ten Hairdressers They are finding the best hairdresser in County Durham. Your votes helped them pick ten finalists. They will interview these finalists in the next ten days. They want…
Kim’s Hair in Ferryhill nominated for The Northern Echo award. Vote by March 1 via newspaper coupon! Kim’s Hair Ferryhill Vies for Echo’s Best Hairdresser Title Kim’s Hair sits on Darlington Road in Ferryhill. Kim Lowe, age 37, owns the salon. She launched the business five years ago, right before the COVID-19 lockdown in the…
Builder finds baby remains wrapped in twine. Police investigate potential murder. Discovery sparks search for answers. Baby Found Under Floorboards Spurs Century Old Mystery Probe A builder made a shocking discovery. He found a baby’s remains under floorboards. This happened months ago, but he still feels awful. He hopes a clue will reveal the baby’s…