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The Paper Mill That Put Shotley Bridge on the Map
A quiet riverside walk along Shotley Grove Road was once one of the North East’s busiest industrial centres, where 300 people made more than 4,000 tons of paper a year.
CONSETT ENTERTAINMENT
Medal of Honour
A poem by local poet Anthony Page, on remembrance, faith and a plea for war to cease. First published in our July 2026 print edition.
Former Consett Registry Office Set to Reopen as New Entertainment Venue
A former registry office in Consett is set to be transformed into a cocktail bar, food and entertainment venue later this year.MR MIX HQ is planned for the former Believe & Be building on Medomsley Road, with a provisional opening date of Friday 16 October 2026.For owner Dan Bowes, the history o…
Right on Queue
The thing I like about our country,Is how we love to queue,In the supermarket, on the bus stand,And always for the loo.We stand proudly...
Consett Lions Annual Town Raffle Returns To Support Local Causes
Excitement is building across Consett as the Lions proudly announce the return of their Annual Town Raffle—a much‑loved tradition that brings neighbours, families, and local organisations together in support of the causes that matter most to our community.This year’s raffle is packed with family‑foc…
The Girl in the Photograph – Lorraine Weightman
ReminiscenceWho is the girl in the photograph?She’s young and full of smiles.There’s something familiar about her,Especially that hairstyle -It’s straight out of the seventies,And...
CONSETT BUSINESS
Local organisations are invited to a free Postcode Lottery Community funding session at Chopwell Community Centre on Friday 28th August, hosted by Liz Twist MP. Places must be booked in advance.
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen on the hidden danger in our rivers and reservoirs this summer, the campaign born from one family’s loss, and the simple advice that saves lives.
One of the most important parts of my role as Police and Crime Commissioner is listening directly to the people I serve.While crime statistics,...
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
A North East school has benefited from a grant of almost £1,300, to support advanced Maths students to excel in their additional studies.UKSE, the business support subsidiary of Tata Steel, provided the grant to Consett Academy, to purchase three Lenovo Thinkbooks from its 50th Anniversary Bursary F…
Rivers do not stay still chemically. A single discharge event shifts what is in the water within hours. Seasons move baseline readings. Pollution can...
NORTH EAST NEWS
Local organisations are invited to a free Postcode Lottery Community funding session at Chopwell Community Centre on Friday 28th August, hosted by Liz Twist MP. Places must be booked in advance.
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen on the hidden danger in our rivers and reservoirs this summer, the campaign born from one family’s loss, and the simple advice that saves lives.
One of the most important parts of my role as Police and Crime Commissioner is listening directly to the people I serve.While crime statistics,...
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CONSETT HISTORY
A quiet riverside walk along Shotley Grove Road was once one of the North East’s busiest industrial centres, where 300 people made more than 4,000 tons of paper a year.
From Lanchester’s “Tin Church” of 1901 to the building that stands today, All Saints has been at the heart of the community for more than a century. Meet the priest and deacon who serve it now.
A poem by local poet Anthony Page, on remembrance, faith and a plea for war to cease. First published in our July 2026 print edition.
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