Tag: North east England
Consett Mural Artist Uses Community Projects to Tell Stories Across the...
A Consett-based artist is using large-scale murals to bring communities together across the North East, with recent projects supporting cancer patients and encouraging children to engage with reading.Vanessa Pink launched her mural practice in May after deciding to use her art degree to create work …
A Prayer Of The North, a love letter… by Elizabeth O’Connor
My daughter recently paid a visit to her home land in the north east of England . She lives near Zurich , next to a lake , surrounded by meadows and imposing alps. Awesomely beautiful and yet, the letter she gave me before returning there helped me see my own “ back yard “ in a totally new light. I…
May Daze by Lorraine Weightman
I recently completed and published a novel in December of last last year which describes and illustrates daily life in a north east steel...
60 Volunteers Collect 50 Bags in Lanchester Clean-Up
Litter is more than just an eyesore. Discarded packaging, plastic bottles, cans and other waste can harm wildlife, pollute waterways and make communities feel...
Lanchester Local Eric Hepplewhite Celebrated for Lifelong Community Impact
Born in 1947, Eric Hepplewhite is a true Lanchester local, with a lifelong connection to the village he calls home. He married his wife...
Editorial – March 2026 in Consett Magazine
March brings fresh energy across DH8. The days are getting longer, plans are taking shape, and once again this issue is filled with people...
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.
Neighbourhood Shop Finance: Funding Solutions for Local Business Growth
Neighbourhood shops in towns like Consett operate under constant financial pressure. Costs move faster than margins. Customer habits shift without warning. Cash rarely sits...
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...