1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (426+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? St. Modwen Homes has unveiled its second show home in the North East as part of its plan to build 100 new homes across the region this year. The four-bedroom Cedargate show…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (25+ words) As spring gives way to early summer across Consett and the surrounding villages, the May 2026 edition captures the energy, pride and community spirit that...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (135+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? Lanchester Partnership " Annual Litter Pick " By George Ledger - Communities in Focus Litter is more than just an eyesore. Discarded packaging, plastic bottles, cans and other waste can harm wildlife, pollute waterways…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (595+ words) Eyeliner is one of those products that can completely change how your eyes look. With the right placement, you can lift, elongate, soften or add drama in...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (29+ words) Why is it that Consett was once the location chosen for a shopping trip, whether getting your fruit and veg, meat from the butchers, or going to a clothing...

1+ week, 3+ day 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....

2+ 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…...

3+ 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…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (139+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? When Lanchester risked losing its greengrocer, Andy stepped in with his Mam and Aunty Wendy and took over in November 2022. Rebranded as Lanchester Country Basket, the family-run shop was given a…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (577+ words) Got a story you think Consett readers will love? In 2010, New College Durham was appointed by the Department for Education as lead sponsor, working alongside Durham County Council as co-sponsor, to support schools facing significant performance challenges. At that time,…...