This November, the walls of St Ives Church in Leadgate will come alive with the faces, stories and spirit of the local community, as Consett in Focus proudly presents Sons and Daughters of Leadgate, a ...

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 ...

Rotary Consett has been formally recognised at this year’s Red Kite Awards, sponsored by MP Liz Twist, for its unwavering dedication to supporting the local community. Founded in 1942, Rotary Consett ...

Across England, more Volkswagen Transporter enthusiasts are choosing to upgrade their vans with VW T5 20 inch wheels. This upgrade trend can be seen across the region – from Newcastle to Durham and ...

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 ...

This month, Consett in Focus celebrates more remarkable people that shape our community. We begin with Prince Bishop Vets, who have been caring for our pets with compassion and skill since 1984. Led ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A devastating fire on Sunday night, 5th October 2025, has destroyed Shotley Park Residential Care Home near Shotley Bridge in County Durham. Once a grand Victorian mansion and later a long-standing ...

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, ...

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, ...