Festival and event news

The spring sunshine added the perfect seasoning to a weekend full of food and family fun at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Heading to Bishop Auckland Food Festival this weekend? Organisers have announced travel arrangements for getting to the event.

From halloumi wraps, wood fired pizza and fried chicken, to gyozas, loaded fries and sweet treats, there will be a feast of goodies for visitors to get their teeth into at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

One of the region's best-loved cultural events returns this year with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.