Since 1993, Grizedale has been a warm, supportive home for adults with diverse needs—right in the heart of the community. A moment of happiness as a resident shares time with a much-loved pet, ...

From tackling “cowboy builders” to transforming kitchens and gardens, Consett’s Scott and Lee are combining a new “one-stop-shop” service with a two-decade legacy of community support. For years, S & ...

Proudly celebrating 5 amazing years of caring for dogs across Consett, Stanley, and the surrounding areas! Founded by David Lowes from Consett and run with his partner Rachel, who leads their thriving ...

This week marks the start of a 16‑day activism period, beginning on Tuesday 25 November — the internationally recognised International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Local ...

The exhibition features suicide memorial quilts created by groups from across the UK under the banner Speak Their Name. Each quilt square represents an individual who has died, with every design ...

Run by Nico and Dica, with the friendly support of Tendai, the restaurant has been part of Leadgate for the past two years. Little Italy, Nico making Pizza – By Chris Bruce – Consett in Focus With ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...