This year’s display carries an exciting theme: “Anthems in the Sky”, promising a showstopping fireworks display choreographed to legendary songs and timeless tracks. Expect a high-energy fusion of ...

This November, the walls of St Ives Church in Leadgate will come alive with the faces, stories and spirit of the local community, as Consett in Focus proudly presents Sons and Daughters of Leadgate, a ...

Rotary Consett has been formally recognised at this year’s Red Kite Awards, sponsored by MP Liz Twist, for its unwavering dedication to supporting the local community. Founded in 1942, Rotary Consett ...

Across England, more Volkswagen Transporter enthusiasts are choosing to upgrade their vans with VW T5 20 inch wheels. This upgrade trend can be seen across the region – from Newcastle to Durham and ...

Long before recorded history, three fearsome brothers—Con, Ben, and Mug—towered over the landscape of County Durham. In his ballad The Durham Giants, Laurence Goodchild (1813–1881), the blind bard of ...

As Halloween approaches — a time often said to blur the lines between worlds — Consett author Simon “The Kilted Occultist” Robson has unveiled what he claims is the world’s largest occult volume: The ...

October being Black History Month, it is appropriate to record my visit to Bamber Bridge in Lancashire, having read about the outbreak of racial violence in June 1943 between the racially segregated ...

This month, Consett Magazine proudly marks a major milestone — our 150th issue! Since launching in 2012, the magazine has become a true community cornerstone, packed with stories that matter to ...

Brenda lists her occupation as retiree, but at the age of 81 that is far from the case. As the secretary for Leadgate Community Centre, she dedicates her time to helping the centre run smoothly, ...

I have been researching family history for some time and do a lot of research via the local newspapers. It is a treasure trove of information as well as interesting and unusual stories. The following ...

Health Secretary Wes Streeting visited the site designated for the much-anticipated New Hospital for Consett, marking a significant step forward in replacing the ageing Shotley Bridge Hospital. The ...

My dad’s parents moved to Leadgate in 1922, after the family were not set on again at Esh Winning Colliery after the 1921 Miners strike. They lived in Crookhall which was then part of Leadgate. They ...