Tag: North east England

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

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

March brings fresh energy across DH8. The days are getting longer, plans are taking shape, and once again this issue is filled with people...

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.

Neighbourhood shops in towns like Consett operate under constant financial pressure. Costs move faster than margins. Customer habits shift without warning. Cash rarely sits...

Families from County Durham and Darlington came together in parliament this week for a poignant exhibition honouring loved ones lost to suicide. A National Quilt...

Two heartfelt ceremonies in Consett and Winlaton last weekend celebrated the extraordinary efforts of community members across the Blaydon and Consett constituency. A Celebration of...

Approaching Our Third Winter The outdoor church in the North East of England is here to stay I remember reading about a pioneering Christian pastor called...

Defibrillator in a Rural Area In the peaceful countryside of Allensford Park, about five minutes from Consett, a vital community safety initiative has taken root....

The Three Currocks (sometimes spelt “Curricks”) are three prominent stone cairns six miles from Consett on open heather moorland between Muggleswick and Edmundbyers. They...