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Dave Longstaff with some of the loaves of bread being baked for The Auckland Project; Closed Doors, Open Hearts. Photo courtesy of Longstaff’s Family Bakers and Coffee Shop.

Bakery Firing Up Its Ovens For Charity Effort

A Bishop Auckland bakery is resuming production to help feed the local community during the Coronavirus crisis. Longstaff’s Family Bakers and…
Charlotte Brown and Francesca Brass, from The Auckland Project’s Catering Team, preparing food at the charity’s Central Kitchen as part of The Auckland Project: Closed Doors, Open Hearts initiative

County Durham Organisations Join Forces During COVID-19 Crisis

A County Durham charity is joining forces with organisations across the region to feed thousands of individuals and families during…
Representatives from The Auckland Project's Curatorial and Engagement teams announce the opening date

Auckland Castle Opening Date Announced

A public opening date has now been confirmed for an historic North East castle, which was once home to some…
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO in Auckland Tower with the Chair of the Leadership Team at The Auckland Project, Jane Ruffer. Photograph by Jamie Sproates, courtesy of The Auckland Project.

A Royal Return to County Durham

A member of The Royal Family has returned to County Durham to see how work is progressing on the revitalisation…

Future Secured for Weardale’s Heritage Railway.

North East charity, The Auckland Project, has launched a campaign to reinstate the western section of the historic Stockton to…
AAT President, Vernon Anderson with Rebecca Elliott

County Durham Apprentice Takes Home National Accounting Award

A County Durham apprentice has taken the top spot at a prestigious international awards ceremony. Rebecca Elliott from Binchester was named…
Homepage of The Auckland Project's new website

New Website for The Auckland Project Visitor Destination

The Auckland Project has launched a new website, inviting visitors to step into its visitor destination in Bishop Auckland. The site…
David Maddan and Councillor Clare at the site of the future car park

New Car Park Coming to Bishop Auckland

Plans have been announced to transform unused land in Bishop Auckland into a new 72-space car park. The car park is…

Financier Joins The Auckland Project Board

An experienced financier, with a broad commercial background, has joined the Board of Trustees at a County Durham charity. Having worked…
Funders, contractors and supporters for West Mural Tower, with staff and volunteers from The Auckland Project. Photograph by Barry Pell, courtesy of The Auckland Project.

Work Begins to Transform Historic Building in Heritage Action Zone Work

Work is starting to transform one of County Durham’s oldest buildings into a new, learning space. The West Mural Tower, in…
The launch of Auckland Tower

Celebrations in County Durham as Auckland Tower opens its doors

The County Durham community turned out in force to celebrate the opening of the region’s newest landmark, Auckland Tower There was…
Auckland Castle

New Opening Dates for Auckland Castle and Auckland Tower

With construction well underway, new dates have now been announced for the launch of The Auckland Project’s purpose-built welcome centre…