Tag: consett
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...
Consett Car Parts Factory Sees 33% Profit Boost
A Consett factory that makes car parts for Jaguar Land Rover and Nissan has seen a 33% boost to profits.
Labone Castleside, which manufactures plastic...
Massive Profits Boost for Consett Factory
A company with a factory in Consett, which specialises in making ready meals and other convenience foods, has announced an enormous increase in profits.
Greencore...
Who Are Consett’s Election Candidates and Can Labour Lose Here?
In less than a month, the country will go to the polls to vote in Theresa May’s surprise general election. If you’re wondering who...
Consett Soap Star Cooper the Bulldog Dies
A five-year-old Bulldog from Consett that appeared on Emmerdale and became a Facebook star has died of a suspected heart attack.
Cooper – who was...
