Born to Leadgate parents, her father was a miner at the Eden Pit. She has lived all her life not only in the same village but ...

But Cecil’s more than just a carer—he’s a character! Known for rocking wild hair, rainbow Mohicans, and some serious Bowie ...

This historic engine was scratch-built at Consett Steelworks’ own engine shed workshops and ran for many years on the company’s railway line.

Clear as day. Towers, buildings, streets, all laid out like they’d been planned by someone with a ruler and a flair for dramatic design. Alien cities, frozen in ruin, drifting through our sky like a ...

Gardening offers children fun, fresh air, and hands-on learning—and at Our Lady and St. Joseph Primary School (Brooms Primary), it’s thriving. For the past four years, Mrs. Hopper has led a popular ...

The Roxy in Leadgate is making a dramatic comeback, thanks to Watling Spaces — a local Community Interest Company (CIC) bringing the former cinema and bingo hall back to life as a community arts venue ...

The Tuesday Ladies of St Patrick’s Church, Consett, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with a meal at The Giddy Goose. Formed in 1985 by a group of mums meeting for tea and chat, they went on ...

Consett Rotary were blown away by the fantastic turnout for the annual Rotary Consett charity golf day, which was held at the beautiful South Moor Golf Club. The event attracted a brilliant mix of ...

The Three Currocks (sometimes spelt “Curricks”) are three prominent stone cairns six miles from Consett on open heather moorland between Muggleswick and Edmundbyers. The Three Currocks silhouetted on ...

Nestled in the quaint village of Dipton lies a hidden gem for tea enthusiasts – the Tea Enthusiast Company, led by the passionate Carol and Liza. Specialising in curating a diverse range of loose-leaf ...

Consett ASC’s Joe Edgar has long been a standout in and out of the pool—now he’s taken it to the international stage. The 18-year-old backstroke specialist recently represented Team England at the ...

There I was, minding my own business, walking the dog and having a quiet existential crisis, when I spotted something on the pavement. A wallet. Inside? £350 ...