Places to Go: Gainsborough & Retford
I was looking forward to my visit to Gainsborough on 30th September, staying overnight. I was arriving from London on an LNER Azuma into...
Advent Calendar by Lorraine Weightman
The first week in December heralds Advent, the season of preparation. Also the build up to the most exciting, busy and emotional time of...
Alfie’s Law
People across the UK are lobbying to introduce stricter sentencing for people charged with animal abuse crimes. Animal abuse is a serious breach of...
Free Microchipping for Consett Dogs
Microchipping Event in Consett
Durham County Council and Durham Police have organised a free microchipping event in Consett on the 15th of December. The session...
Back to School – By Lorraine Weightman
The countdown had begun. One week left of the summer holidays and the dreaded trip for the new school uniform. Everyday someone asked if...
Micky Emberson Goes from Wrestling to Acting
An ex wrestling champion from Blackhill is set to take to the stage for the first time in a musical production of Alice through...
Skydiving for Willowburn
On the 10th May, Abby Sanderson and Glen Haggon from Consett will be freefalling from the clouds at 120MPH from a height of...
Ask the Vet – How to make a visit to the vets as stress-free...
Many cats find visits to the vets stressful but there are some things that can be done to make it a more enjoyable experience...
Vets often suggest that clients treat their pets with flea-killing products as a routine.
Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital
Vets often suggest that clients treat their pets with flea-killing products as a routine.
Why is that?
Most cases of flea infestation we...
Festivals and Funfairs – A North East Tradition
Now that the festival and funfair season is well and truly upon us, let’s have a look back at the origins of both and...
