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Organisations Unite in Consett for Better Together Community Initiative
Better Together: Building a Stronger Community Through PartnershipBetter Together is a collaborative partnership bringing together local organisations, charities, housing providers, and community groups to create positive change across our communities. By working collectively, we can reach more peop…
CONSETT ENTERTAINMENT
May Daze by Lorraine Weightman
I recently completed and published a novel in December of last last year which describes and illustrates daily life in a north east steel...
Local Authors to Gather at Consett Heart This June
Consett Writers will host an Authors Showcase at Consett Heart Arts and Heritage on Saturday June 6, 12pm to 4pm. Meet local authors, enjoy poetry readings, join book discussions and browse books from North East writers.
Characters, Comedians and Community Spirit
Humour, friendship and community spirit were just as important as music in the story of the Consett Citizens Choir. From memorable rehearsals to the comic performances of Arthur Agar and The Three Crows, the Choir became a reflection of Consett itself, hardworking, talented and full of character.
Consett Lions Launch Annual Town Raffle – Strengthening Community Spirit Across Consett
The Consett Lions are proud to announce the return of their much‑loved Annual Town Raffle, with the grand draw taking place on 17th September 2026 at the Steel Club, Consett. A staple of the local calendar, the raffle brings together residents, businesses, and community groups in a shared mission to…
Chicken Soup
I had chicken soup for breakfast,I had chicken soup for tea,I had chicken soup at lunchtime,What is the matter with me?I had chicken soup...
CONSETT BUSINESS
A multi-skilled maintenance engineer from Lanchester is helping keep one of the North East’s leading bottling operations running smoothly. Durham Magazine spoke to David Barnett of Greencroft Bottling about his journey from apprentice to qualified engineer, the importance of hands-on problem solving, and why no two days in engineering are ever the same.
Supporters of Willow Burn Hospice gathered at the South Causey Inn for the charity’s annual Gala, helping raise an incredible £22,000 — enough to fund more than 1,100 hours of nursing care for local people living with life-limiting illnesses across County Durham.
Founded in 1932, Butsfield Young Farmers Club has grown from a small wooden hut beside the A68 into a thriving organisation with its own...
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Inside former council offices and Lanchester Police Station now sits the cutting-edge Durham Genome Centre Since 2013, the centre has delivered affordable DNA testing...
The Growing Trend Among UK Van OwnersAcross England, more Volkswagen Transporter enthusiasts are choosing to upgrade their vans with VW T5 20 inch wheels....
NORTH EAST NEWS
A multi-skilled maintenance engineer from Lanchester is helping keep one of the North East’s leading bottling operations running smoothly. Durham Magazine spoke to David Barnett of Greencroft Bottling about his journey from apprentice to qualified engineer, the importance of hands-on problem solving, and why no two days in engineering are ever the same.
Supporters of Willow Burn Hospice gathered at the South Causey Inn for the charity’s annual Gala, helping raise an incredible £22,000 — enough to fund more than 1,100 hours of nursing care for local people living with life-limiting illnesses across County Durham.
Founded in 1932, Butsfield Young Farmers Club has grown from a small wooden hut beside the A68 into a thriving organisation with its own...
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CONSETT HISTORY
A resident at Abigail Lodge Care Home in Consett celebrated a remarkable milestone on 2 June 2026 as she turned 106 years old.Noreen, who was born in Ireland in 1920, marked the occasion surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents during a special birthday celebration at the care home.The cel…
Residents and visitors came together in Burnhope on Saturday 16 May to mark a significant moment in the village's history, celebrating 100 years since the Durham Miners' Gala was held in the community during the General Strike of 1926.The centenary event commemorated an extraordinary chapter in loca…
From sword-making in Shotley Bridge to the towering furnaces of Consett, the Derwent Valley became one of the North East’s defining industrial landscapes. This remarkable transformation reshaped not only the skyline, but the identity of an entire community.
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