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John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news - including the Bishop Auckland & Shildon Business Networking Meeting at The Park Head Hotel, Coundon, on July 6th.

Colin joined Gary Burgham on Wednesday's Mornings & More to tell us about two exciting developments in outdoor market provision in Bishop Auckland.

In addition to the well established and popular Thursday market, there will be a Saturday market from 8th July and, on the Friday evening before (7th July), a Food market from 4pm until 9pm.

For further details (particularly if you are a potential trader) call Colin on 0191 384 6153 or email

Bishop Auckland Town Council's third annual Youth Awards took place last night in the Town Hall to celebrate the amazing achievements of a number of young people from Bishop Auckland.  

The town council received 63 nominations, all of which were outstanding. Ten awards were presented recognising volunteering, action in the face of adversity and fundraising for others.

Gary Burgham spoke to Niamh Dawson about her award for Sports Achievement.

Debra Willison sounded calm on Saturday morning. The day of the Full Dress Rehearsal for Kynren - An Epic Tale Of England (2017) had finally arrived.

Debra, a former seamstress from Gateshead, has overall responsibility for the costume department at Kynren.

The performance last night appeared flawless. One could only be in awe of the dedication clearly demonstrated last night by the 1500 volunteers. Superlatives are insufficient to describe the collective achievement that is, Kynren.

The costumes play a huge role in the performance, and the number of costume changes behind the scenes must present a logistical nightmare.

Debra spoke to Gary Burgham on Saturday Breakfast.

Aysha joined us for Saturday Breakfast to tell us about Barnardo's Bishop Auckland Big Toddle. It all takes place on Sunday 9th July.

For more information follow:

https://www.facebook.com/events/116177235638800/?ti=cl

John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news.

John Atkinson brings us up to date with the latest business news locally and nationally.

Peter Dixon joined Gary Burgham on Wednesday's Mornings & More to tell us all about A Funny Way To Be.

Here, Peter explains where the name of the comedy club came from and tells of a few anecdotes involving the demise of autographs, and shares stories of being John Bishop's guide to Barnard Castle for three days!

Peter also brings us news of the top comedy acts appearing soon at The Witham in Barnard Castle.