Tag: Winter

Last week I took a call from my daughter, who lives just 15 minutes away. She was worried about driving to work because the...

🎉 January 2026 Edition OUT NOW!The New Year has arrived, and with it, the January 2026 issue of Consett Magazine is here, filled with...

Consett has a unique reputation for being the first to get the worst of weathers.. but I also argue that we get fresh weather...

Dear Consett ReadersWelcome to our December issue! As the festive season begins, we bring you stories that celebrate the warmth, resilience, and spirit of...

I enjoy living here, in Consett, more than I have anywhere else in a while. I was born in another country, but have lived...

Christmas is a time of year when feeling comfortable and cosy is essential. After all, the fire (or radiator) should be delightful even when...

How deep is the snow in your neck of the woodI’m frightened to look, do you think I shouldI can hear the sound of...

Durham County Council is preparing to take on the ice, snow and freezing temperatures of winter.The council has gritters, snowploughs and snow blowers at...

This true winter story is from local writer Mike Bowden. His book "A Breed Apart" is available on Amazon. The coldest winter since 1740 was...

I was usually sent to bed early, a little later than the children but once all my jobs were done they didn’t want me...