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Witton-le-Wear is a small village in County Durham, North East England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Wear, 6km to the north-west of Bishop Auckland.Geography and administrationWitton-le-Wear is part of the North West Durham Parliamentary constituency, and is represented by Pat Glass (Labour). For European Parliament purposes the village is in the North East England constituency. The village is within Weardale Ward, which elects two councillors to Durham County Council. The current councillors are Anita Savory (Independent) and John Shuttleworth (Independent). Witton-le-Wear also has an eight-member Parish Council.The local police force is Durham Constabulary. Witton-le-Wear is in the Wear and Tees division.Location Elevation: 120 m Road access: minor roads off A68, A689 and B6282 Rail access: Bishop Auckland, 6km Nearest towns: Crook, 5km; Bishop Auckland, 6km; Willington, 8km

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