As one of the most visited countries on the European continent, England has a wealth of places for tourists to choose from. There are the major cities, of course, each with a unique accent and ...

St Cuthbert’s Church, Benfieldside – The parish church of Blackhill, Bridgehill, and Shotley Bridge, currently celebrating its 175th anniversary – features a stained glass image that replicates what ...

I remember reading about a pioneering Christian pastor called Anna Woofenden, who founded a garden church in an abandoned car park. It was in the heart of a very poor and diverse community, bringing ...

Tesco shoppers in Consett can help bring joy to local children this Christmas by donating new toys to those who need them most. From now until 15 December, Consett Genesis Extra is collecting new, ...

At Consett Lions, we’re proud to contribute to this legacy — helping build a more compassionate and accessible community. Following World Sight Day 2025 back in October, we wanted to shine a light on ...

While I was walking into Consett, My head was in a muddle, I failed to look down at my feet, And fell in a deep dark puddle.

This morning, Andy Plant kindly led a walk from the War Memorial along the village to Brooms Churchyard, returning via St Ives Church and churchyard. The walk began at 9:30am, meeting at the War ...

Persimmon’s proposal for a significant 170-home residential development in Templetown, Consett, situated on 29 acres east of Knitsley Lane and Fern Dene, is to be considered by Durham County Council ...

Born in South Shields in 1947, Fred’s lifelong passion for boats began early. Leaving school at 15, he joined Robson Boat Builders, where he honed his skills. Over the years, Fred became a true expert ...

Watts Stelling has lived his entire life in Leadgate’s Bradley Cottages. From childhood, football was his passion, excelling as a striker at school and scoring 67 goals in 44 games at Leadgate Primary ...

Born 80 years ago in Pont Bungalows—and still living in the same house—Cecil’s a true local gem. After years working at the Consett Steelworks, he gave it all up at 38 to care for his parents ...

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 ...