Tag: consett
Red Dust Music Fest to Hit Consett this August
A brand new music festival is all set to get Consett rocking this August.
The Red Dust Music Fest – taking place on August 18th...
Night of Irish Fun Coming to Consett to Raise Hospice Cash
An evening of Irish music, dancing, food and fun is coming to Consett – to raise money for Derwentside’s Willow Burn Hospice.
The event...
Hola! Spanish Tapas & Language Event Coming to Consett
Consett residents will soon be able to enjoy a Spanish-themed evening, complete with delicious tapas, sangria and the chance to pick up a bit...
Derwent Valley Literary Festival to Celebrate Local Poets and Authors
The first ever Derwent Valley Literary Festival will take place in and around Consett this summer. The festival aims to celebrate all things bookish...
Inspirational Consett Woman to Lead Slimming Club Despite MS Diagnosis
A County Durham woman who lost weight despite being diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) is now planning to start her own slimming group.
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Ancient and Vital Country Craft to Be Showcased near Consett
Consett is to host an annual competition that celebrates the ancient craft of hedge-laying, the art of creating and maintaining hedges by hand.
The contest...
Sixties Band The Searchers to Play Consett and South Shields
1960s stars The Searchers – famous for hits such as Sweets for my Sweet (which reached number one), Sugar and Spice and Don’t Throw...
Green Light Given for Hotel on Consett’s Ex-Steelworks Site
Durham County Council has approved a plan to build a 65-bed hotel on the site of Consett’s former steelworks.
The £5-million hotel – which will...
Consett’s New MP Slams Public Sector Pay Freeze
The new MP for Consett, Laura Pidcock, has taken aim at the government’s policy of only allowing public sector pay to rise by 1%...
Labour Hold North West Durham in Terrible Night for Tories
The constituency of North West Durham once again returned a Labour MP last night, electing 29-year-old Laura Pidcock.
Nationally, it was a positive night for...