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Consett Coronavirus Photo Project
Consett Coronavirus Photo Project – started in March 2020 at the start of the First National Lockdown. George Ledger, a retired police officer and...
CONSETT ENTERTAINMENT
Places to Go: Brampton
I had my visit to Brampton all planned out for Saturday 2nd January. Then we, and they, went into Tier 4 in advance of the third...
Frustration – By Joyce Shaw
The dictionary gives two definitions of frustrations…. the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve...
The Tale Of The Vampire Rabbit – Michael Quinlyn-Nixon
Michael Quinlyn-Nixon a local artist from Consett has recently published his first book "The Tale of the Vampire Rabbit." It features an original engaging...
Share the love with Beamish Museum This Valentine’s Day!
Send your loved ones a unique gift inspired by Beamish this Valentine’s Day with handprinted postcards, Herron’s Bakery treats and Jubilee Confectioners’ sweets!
For the...
What’s that noise? – By Joyce Shaw
Sue, my neighbour came running over to me. “I can’t stand this noise” she said. When I stopped to listen I agreed. There was...
CONSETT BUSINESS
Consett Coronavirus Photo Project – started in March 2020 at the start of the First National Lockdown. George Ledger, a retired police officer and now a Press Sports Photographer, began to document the impact of Coronavirus on Consett and its communities.
The Consett Coronavirus Photo Project started out as a...
Labour party campaigners in North West Durham are urging local residents to register in advance for a postal vote in May’s county council elections in order to avoid queues and stay safe during the ongoing Covid crisis.
The May elections will see councillors elected to run Durham County Council but,...
Michael Quinlyn-Nixon a local artist from Consett has recently published his first book "The Tale of the Vampire Rabbit." It features an original engaging poem, delightfully complimented by his amazing illustrations.
The story is Michael’s unhistorical account of the origins of the city of Newcastle’s mysterious grotesque "Vampire Rabbit" which...
NORTH EAST NEWS
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CONSETT HISTORY
As a coin collector I had always enjoyed most forms numismatic, although my main collection is British bronze coinage 1860 to 1970.I have got to the stage now that most of the coins I want are literally out of my reach cost wise, although I am always hopeful I...
Observing how our ancestors alternated between feasting and fasting throughout the year, we see how food, nourishment, simple pleasures and celebrations played a major part of their everyday lives and dominated their calendar.
Contemplating these strange times, while staying at home, we are able to reflect on and acknowledge our...
The Stargazers among us were directed by astronomers to look out for what has been dubbed the ‘Christmas Star’ - also referred to ‘The Star Of Bethlehem’ - on and after the winter solstice in December 2020.
Jupiter and Saturn, the two largest planets in our solar system are in...
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