Tag: Lanchester
Marjorie Gray’s Long Connection to Lanchester’s Red Cross Shop
The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led charity helping people in crisis, in the UK and around the world. It's work helps people prepare...
March 2026 – Consett Magazine Print Edition
For 44 years, Jed has stood behind the counter at Lanchester Hardware.
Advice.
Experience.
A proper conversation.
In a world of online checkouts and big chains, places like this still matter.
The March issue celebrates the independent spirit running through Consett and beyond.
Pick up your copy this week and read the full story.
Meet The People Behind the Pour: Nick Crowther, Forklift Truck instructor...
The Greencroft Estate in Annfield Plain (DH9) is home to Lanchester Wines and Greencroft Bottling – sister businesses within the family-owned The Lanchester Group....
This Christmas, give the gift that keeps on giving with Willow...
More people than ever are choosing to shop in ways that are kinder to the planet and Willow Burn’s charity shops in Stanley, Consett...
Willow Burn Hospice opens new charity boutique in hometown of Lanchester
Willow Burn Hospice has expanded its retail operations with the official opening of a new charity boutique in Lanchester, County Durham.
The Willow Burn...
Rodney Britton: A Lifetime in the Farrier Trade
Chris Bruce - Consett in Focus
Rodney Britton has dedicated his life to the traditional craft of farriery, a trade historically linked to blacksmithing. Starting...
Exploring the North East with YouTuber Simon Muir: The Man Behind...
Simon Muir, better known to his YouTube followers as Simon Marcus of Northern Exposure, has captivated audiences with his channel for 11 years. However,...
Ebchester Roman Explore Day
The First event from the Dere Street Explore Facebook group which was set up as an online group at the start of Covid is...
Coronavirus: FB Group Created for Volunteers & Vulnerable People in Consett,...
A Facebook group has been set up to ask for help from volunteers and provide assistance to vulnerable people in the local community during...
Knitsley Viaduct and an Alarming Incident
Knitsley Viaduct, which spanned the valley between Knitsley and Lanchester,
was built in 1862 as part of the North-East Railway. It was a picturesque construction...









