Three people stand outside a Golden Valley restaurant with a visible menu and other store signs.

Lifestyle · 7 November

Golden Valley: a family takeaway at the heart of Lanchester

Winnie and Guang Chen, with help from daughter Cristal, have served Cantonese and English favourites in Lanchester for more than 21 years.

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Feature · Creative Writing · 2 November

Four Truths and a Lie by John McArdle

History · 2 November

The Lost Boys of Medomsley

They grew up in the Medomsley Cottage Homes, went to the Front in the First World War and never came home. Their story is on show at Consett Library throughout November.

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