3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (393+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Across England and Wales, an average of 5 people lose their lives and 68 are seriously injured on our roads. Yet many of these lives could have been saved by wearing a seatbelt....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (148+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? By Mark Wilkinson - Communities in Focus When her parents retired, Steph stepped in to take over Country Homes and Gifts, a much-loved shop in the heart of Lanchester. With mum Susan…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (233+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Known to most as "Willy" " though rarely within earshot " Westgarth was the organiser, conductor, and quiet driving force behind the Choir's early success. Many of the singers who stood before him…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (498+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Joy Allen is the Labour Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Durham and Darlington, elected in 2021. She oversees Durham Constabulary, focusing on reducing crime and cutting anti-social behaviour. When local people…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (314+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? When the Consett Citizens Club opened its doors in December 1948, it brought with it something rare for the time " a sense of international generosity rooted firmly in local life. The Club…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (525+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? From tradespeople working on nearby homes to shops on Middle Street and Front Street, more customers now discover local businesses online first. Walk along Middle Street or Front Street in Consett…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (288+ words) Consett Magazine Got a story you think Consett readers will love? As the days get longer and brighter, many people look for ways to get involved in their community. Volunteering with Willow Burn Hospice in Lanchester is a practical way…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (303+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Shadows Of Light Ci C is celebrating a hugely successful recent community event, with 30 attendees joining on the day and five apologies received. Feedback was described as "amazing, with participants expressing…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (173+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Ian is Leadgate's dedicated Council Lengthman, or street cleaner, and has been keeping the village tidy for nearly 20 years. Born and bred in Leadgate, he still lives in the squares and,…...