Ask the Vet – Prince Bishops Vets
By Dr Jacqui Molyneux
Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital
One of the questions I get asked often is whether someone should have their bitch spayed (or neutered)....
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...
The Six Weeks Holiday – Down By the River – Lorraine Weightman
August was the time for fun, lazy holiday days, walking down to the river. From Consett there were a few choices: take on Blackfyne...
COUSIN JULIA by Sydney Peck
COUSIN JULIA by Sydney Peck
They had all been raised in Stanley’s coaly air, but my wife and her sister Lina had married into Newbiggin, whereas cousin Julia...
In The Bluebell Woods – Written by Sydney Peck
Shotley Bridge woods must no longer exist because the builders have covered so much of the land around the village with houses. They probably...
Sports Day – By Lorraine Weightman
Like it or loathe it, It's something we all enjoyed or endured in our school life. The annual sports day held in July was...
The Rotary Club of Consett – Bike Ride
The Ride to the Top Or There and Back Again.
Enjoy a relaxed Cycle Ride on the Lanchester and Waskerley Way From Lanchester to Park...
Mary, Queen of May
The days were getting warmer and the last of the daffodils had closed their brown heads inwards as the budding blossom peeped out from the leafy branches.
Preparations were being...
Stonham Home Group
Stonham is a great charity organisation that works with anyone over the age of 16 that may be in need of assistance with regards...
Binge Drinking Genetic? or Cultural?
Gene Identified as possible cause of binge drinking in young adults.
Binge drinking is a term used to describe those who excessively drink often with the goal...