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Local Information for Crook

Crook is a small market town in County Durham, England. It is situated about 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Durham.

Crook lies a couple of miles north of the River Wear, on the A690 from Durham. This turns into the A689 leading up into the scenic upper reaches of Weardale, through Wolsingham and Stanhope. Crook is the administrative centre of the Wear Valley District Council.

Crook has a famous amateur football team Crook Town FC. Crook Town have won the FA Amateur Cup five times, most recently beating Enfield F.C. in 1964, before the cup was abolished in 1974. This record is only bettered by Crook's near neighbours Bishop Auckland F.C.

Commonly known as Crook Vegas by it's young inhabitants, the town offers a bustling nightlife. Tourists to nearby areas often come to Crook for its varied nightspots and friendly people.

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