Once nearly extinct in England, the Red Kite (Milvus milvus) has made a remarkable comeback and now soars freely over parts of Consett, County Durham and Northumberland. With its forked tail, ...

As Halloween approaches — a time often said to blur the lines between worlds — Consett author Simon “The Kilted Occultist” Robson has unveiled what he claims is the world’s largest occult volume: The ...

Over recent weeks and months, there has been a concerning rise in hate crime and racially motivated criminal damage across County Durham and Darlington. From offensive graffiti to the vandalism of our ...

October being Black History Month, it is appropriate to record my visit to Bamber Bridge in Lancashire, having read about the outbreak of racial violence in June 1943 between the racially segregated ...

As we transition into the beautiful shades and brisk air of autumn, our early years setting transforms into much more than just a facilitator of play; it becomes a warm cocoon of comfort, curiosity, ...

Consett Lions Club are thrilled to announce the return of their much-loved Annual Town Raffle, taking place on Thursday 6th November 2025 at the Steel Club, Consett, DH8 5HA. This year’s raffle ...

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 ...

For over eight decades, Vera Parnaby has been a pillar of support for the Royal British Legion (RBL), earning her the affectionate title “Mrs. Poppy” in her hometown of Leadgate. Her remarkable ...

When David moved to Leadgate in 1999, he was a squadron leader and intelligence officer. He told our photographer, I wanted to be in a traditional community where people looked after each other and ...

This ginger beauty is clearly living its best life at Brooms Dene. Denise had a dream as a small girl — to look after cats and dogs and give them a loving home. It has taken a while, but she finally ...

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, ...

Consett Writers, who meet in the Library each Monday were delighted to be invited by Audrey Copeland to display some of their work at the Consett and District Heritage Initiative Exhibition, held in ...