Tag: North east England
Blaydon and Consett MP Hosts Exhibition Commemorating Lives Lost To Suicide
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...
Local Heroes Honoured at Red Kite Awards in Consett and Winlaton
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...
Church Without Walls: Worship in Chopwell Woods
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...
Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed in Allensford After Local Fundraising Effort
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
The Three Currocks (sometimes spelt “Curricks”) are three prominent stone cairns six miles from Consett on open heather moorland between Muggleswick and Edmundbyers.
They...
Pitch Perfect: How Turfcare Powers Sport Across the North
Anyone who plays outdoor sports knows how important it is for the ground to be in top condition—both for performance and safety. That’s where...
Well Well Well by Lorraine Weightman
In the early 19th century the waters from an ancient well in the Consett area, known as hallywell - ‘hally’ being derived from the...
Walking, History, and Heart: Meet Richard Judd
From the South Coast to the North East
Meet Richard Judd — a walker, history buff, and passionate community member who’s made Leadgate his home....
The Giddy Goose is in Consett
The Giddy Goose Restaurant & Wine Bar opened in Newmarket Street in April this year.
Rhys Turner, aged 33, originally from Blackhill, has worked in...
BBC One’s Our Lives Celebrates 200 Years of Rail with “The...
A Journey Through Time Premieres Tuesday 15 July at 7pm
As the UK marks 200 years since the dawn of modern rail travel, BBC One...