Fifty-nine dedicated fishermen from across the North East came together at the picturesque Derwent Reservoir in County Durham this past weekend for a charity fishing event in support of the Great ...

It started with a royal handshake at Windsor Castle and ended with a bacon butty in Middle Street, Consett. Yes, that’s right, US President Donald J. Trump paid a surprise visit to our proud North ...

Meet Phil, originally from Leicester, but we’ve claimed him as a proper local now! After moving up here as a teen, he settled in Leadgate and never looked back. Always the arty type, Phil started out ...

The Greencroft Estate in Annfield Plain is home to Greencroft Bottling and Lanchester Wines – sister businesses within the family-owned The Lanchester Group. Each is amongst the leading businesses in ...

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, ...

Jimmy’s been driving since he was 12, following in his father’s footsteps in the coal and transport trade. After helping with the family business, he worked at Derwenthaugh Coke Works and later ...

Consett in October 2025 is a very different place from when Consett Magazine first began. Thanks to your stories, Consett’s local news keeps flowing – and this latest free print edition is packed with ...

Leadgate, County Durham – Excitement is growing in Leadgate as the cast of Snow White, The Roxy Theatre’s first-ever professional pantomime, came together this week for an official photoshoot at the ...

Solomon was preparing for his audition for Britain’s Got Talent, which was set to take place in Consett at the beginning of Autumn. There were posters all over the town with information that the ...

Prince Bishop Vets has been a cornerstone of veterinary care in Leadgate since its founding in 1984 by Vet Jacqui Molyneux. Over the years, the practice has grown into a highly respected institution, ...

Two Consett community groups have once again demonstrated the power of local generosity, raising vital funds for Willow Burn Hospice and ensuring that compassionate care continues for those who need ...

Tattoos are more popular than ever, but sometimes people reach a stage where they no longer want them. For those with large designs or even multiple tattoos across the body, the idea of full body ...