Denise had a dream as a small girl — to look after cats and dogs and give them a loving home. It has taken a while, but she ...

At Shotley Bridge Nursery School, there’s a quiet magic that happens every day — a moment they fondly refer to as “the dance.

Marie Burns, the proud owner of Top Trimz, has been grooming dogs in Leadgate for over 20 years. Her business has flourished, ...

May and June were busy and rewarding months for the Consett Lions, marked by a range of outreach activities and community ...

This month’s Consett Magazine is a celebration of energy — not just the physical kind, but the kind that fuels kindness, ...

This month’s issue is #152 and it’s a celebration of energy — not just the physical kind, but the kind that fuels kindness, ...

Written and performed again by Heather Leech, the play premiered to a sell out audience at the Hastings Fringe last year.

From 14 July 2025, the Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital will temporarily close overnight ...

Lithium Discovery in Weardale A ‘huge’ lithium reserve has been discovered beneath farmland in County Durham, prompting a major extraction plan by Northern Lithium. Tests at Ludwell Farm in Eastgate ...

Ian started as a volunteer, picking up litter during his daily walks. After a few years, a local councillor noticed and arranged for him to get a high-vis coat and a pair of litter-picking grabbers.

Mechelle Jacques took over the pet dog training classes at Leadgate Community Centre ten years ago, following the retirement of Linda Whales. She had already been running successful classes at Trimdon ...

Consett Lions is looking for community-minded people who want to make a difference – and have fun doing it! What Do Lions Do? Lions Clubs are part of a global network of volunteers who focus on local ...