Meet Ian Fewnwick – Keeping Leadgate, Consett Clean and Tidy.

Plans for a new hospital in Consett are moving forward, with groundwork expected to begin in 2026 or 2027, although the exact start date has yet to be confirmed.

Pensioners in Consett and surrounding communities could soon benefit from expanded Winter Fuel Payments, as the government signals a change in direction on the policy.

Grant Support Now Available for Consett & County Durham Businesses Investing in Growth. If you’re spending between £2,500 and £25,000, you may qualify for a 40% grant towards projects that help your business grow or become more productive.

George Bayles is more than just a retired coal miner—he’s also a former lead miner, with a lifetime of dedication to both industries.

Greencroft Bottling in Annfield Plain is one of the region’s largest employers, and Consett Magazine has been given exclusive access to meet the people who keep the business running. Today, we’re catching up with Shift Supervisor, Hayley Jackson.

The Post Office in Leadgate has been run by Griff Elliot for 24 years and is a very visible part of the community.

When David moved to Leadgate in 1999, he was a squadron leader and intelligence officer. He told our photographer,. I wanted to be in a traditional community where people looked after each other and the village they lived in.

Hope and Healing: Local Efforts Shine Light on Gambling Support .By Joy Allen Last week I joined MP’s and bereaved families at the ‘Gambling with Lives’ annual reception in Westminster. Unlike many gambling charities, ‘Gambling w.

February: A Month of Daft Days and Dodgy Celebrations .Picture this: It’s a dreary February morning in Britain, the kind where the sky looks like it’s been painted with dishwater. I’m trudging through the slush, cursing the very .

Consett Magazine Editorial - February 2025 .Welcome to the February issue of Consett Magazine, dear readers! As we trudge through the shortest month of the year, we’ve got a cracking lineup that’ll warm your hearts faster than a .

71 Reasons Why Consett Residents Are Up in Arms! .Cosnett is about to become the stage for a right old dust-up over some houses. And not just any houses, mind you, but 71 of the buggers on what used to be a steelworks. Because no.

Why We Embrace 'Process Over Product' in Festive Crafts .At Shotley Bridge Nursery School, our practice is rooted in over 30 years of experience, reflection, and research. With a reflexive approach guiding our decisions, every el.

Win Free Tickets to Consett's Hottest Shows: 90s Nostalgia, Madonna Magic, and Real-Life Manhunts .2 Free Tickets! To Each Show! This February and March, the Empire Theatre in Consett, Co Durham, is set to host three unmissable e.

Search Shenanigans 2024: Britain's Burning Questions .By Marco Elsy Right, you lot. Gather ’round, because I’m about to enlighten you on the burning questions that kept Britain’s fingers tapping away on Google in 2024. And let me.

Unlock Your World: The Joy of Learning a New Language .Ever dreamed of chatting in French at a Parisian café or ordering tapas like a local in Madrid? With Casa Lingua, these dreams can become reality. Learning a new language isn.

County Durham’s Social Housing Allocations Policy: Have Your Say .A new consultation on the county’s social housing allocations policy is now open—and your input is crucial. Whether you’re a resident of Consett or elsewhere in Co.

RT @LizTwistMP: When I was knocking on doors in the General Election, the need for a new hospital in Consett came up time and time again, t….

Teaching in the 60s - (Part 1) .By Joyce Shaw First of all, my training began in an all female residential college in 1963. It was my first time away from home and even though it was Durham and only 13 miles away, there were stri.

Consett Lions Club News - January 2025 .The Biking Vikings Northeast attended one of our meetings to give a talk about the fundraising work that that they do in aid of Brain Tumour Research. We had a great time learning so much a.