Beating The End Of Winter Blues
Where Christmas is concerned there are roughly two types of people. One group looks on it as a challenge to be overcome and the
other...
Help For Heroes Fund Raiser
On Saturday the 19th of October two Consett residents are trying to help armed forces charity Help for Heroes at the Blackhill Baptist Church....
Police Called Amid Fear of Violence on Black Friday
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is a tradition which is quite new for most people here in the UK. What is Black Friday? Whilst...
Will Consett Win Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2023?
Consett has yet to win the competition between chefs aged 17-23, which is in its sixth year. Entries are open until 1st December 2022,...
Ask the Vet: Ticks
Tick season will soon be upon us and with several reports over the last three years of the tick-borne disease Babesia canis being diagnosed...
Why is it important to boost your self-confidence?
You will often hear people saying that confidence is key. That is all well and good, but there are times when your self-confidence isn’t...
Discovering Your Family’s Story – Part 4
The guide to researching your family history.
Catherine Meades BSc DipGen QG
Cameo Family History
A series to lead you through the process of discovering your family’s...
How to create a festive atmosphere in your house
The holiday season is finally upon us and what better way to embrace it than by injecting your home with warmth, joy and festive...
Blackhill Club
Blackhill Comrades Club in Ridley Street, Blackhill has been an iconic part of local history for almost 70 years. Started after WWII to provide...
NHS Privatisation Behind Closed Doors
NHS privatisation could be going on behind closed doors as NHS England has reportedly paid a lobbying outfit to write a significant report.
The report...