St Cuthbert’s Church, Benfieldside – The parish church of Blackhill, Bridgehill, and Shotley Bridge, currently celebrating its 175th anniversary – features a stained glass image that replicates what ...

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 ...

Tesco shoppers in Consett can help bring joy to local children this Christmas by donating new toys to those who need them most. From now until 15 December, Consett Genesis Extra is collecting new, ...

While I was walking into Consett, My head was in a muddle, I failed to look down at my feet, And fell in a deep dark puddle.

At Consett Lions, we’re proud to contribute to this legacy — helping build a more compassionate and accessible community. Following World Sight Day 2025 back in October, we wanted to shine a light on ...

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 ...

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 ...

🌟🎭 Local Events, Shows & Things To Do Find out what’s happening in Consett: from family workshops and local clubs to live music, talks, demos and special one-off events.

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 ...