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 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 ...

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 ...

Jennifer, born and raised in Blackhill, has always felt a deep connection to Leadgate through her father and grandfather. Opening her own beauty salon (Eternal Beauty) in the village was a lifelong ...

This month, Consett Magazine celebrates the unwavering pulse of a town powered by passion, pride, and people. From heritage to heroes, here’s what’s inside the September 2025 issue. A remarkable piece ...

As your Police and Crime Commissioner, I’m committed to achieving Vision Zero—where every day passes without a road death. Every life lost on our roads is one too many, and often, they are entirely ...