Tag: County Durham

Litter is more than just an eyesore. Discarded packaging, plastic bottles, cans and other waste can harm wildlife, pollute waterways and make communities feel...

🎉 The May 2026 Print Edition of Consett Magazine Is Out Now As spring gives way to early summer across Consett and the surrounding villages,...

Why is it that Consett was once the location chosen for a shopping trip, whether getting your fruit and veg, meat from the butchers,...

Steph Leithrow stepped in to take over Country Homes and Gifts during Covid, keeping a much-loved Lanchester shop in the family. Today, it remains a warm, welcoming part of village life, built on community spirit, thoughtful gifts and a genuine local connection.

At Shotley Bridge Nursery School, mealtimes are far more than a pause in the day, they are a deeply valued and meaningful part of...

Every village needs a proper fruit and veg shop — somewhere you can pop in for a single apple or something fresh for tonight’s...

I had chicken soup for breakfast, I had chicken soup for tea, I had chicken soup at lunchtime, What is the matter with me? I had chicken soup...

Born in 1947, Eric Hepplewhite is a true Lanchester local, with a lifelong connection to the village he calls home. He married his wife...

After nearly 15 years of sustained improvement and strategic leadership, New College Durham is marking a significant milestone as the Multi-Academy Trust it has...

A High Court judge has granted permission for a legal challenge over the proposed Greencroft Forest scheme in County Durham. The case has been brought...