The Greencroft Estate in Annfield Plain is home to Greencroft Bottling and Lanchester Wines – sister businesses within the family-owned The Lanchester Group. Combined, each is amongst the leading ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

After nearly seven decades, a true fixture of Consett life, Forsters (Radio and TV), is closing its doors as owners Simon and Louise Forster prepare for retirement. Founded in 1957 by the late Rae ...

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 ...

New hub opening in The Grove Primary school, Oakfield Lane, Consett, DH8 8AP. Our mission is to unleash the power of food and ignite long-lasting change in struggling neighbourhoods across the UK. We ...

Tickets are priced at just £9.50 per person (plus booking fees) — great value for a full pantomime experience. – Source: PWG Productions For group bookings (10 or more) there’s mention of further ...

He studied Fine Art at Newcastle – inspired by Bryan Ferry! worked as a graphic designer in Durham, and created comic books and artwork. From studio to sanctuary, Father John Bagnall serves the ...