I’ve been to many pantomimes over the years, but this one was by far the best. We were laughing from start to finish. The performances were brilliant, and the newly renovated venue was unbelievable — ...

New hub opening in The Grove Primary school, Oakfield Lane, Consett, DH8 8AP. Our mission is to unleash the power of food and ignite long-lasting change in struggling neighbourhoods across the UK. We ...

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

Everest Archery Club was formed in 2015 as a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers with all funds going towards venue hire and the running of and maintenance of all equipment. It started on ...

When slight subsidence was discovered to part of the chancel arch in the old village church, experts were called in to investigate the cause to this 11th century building close to Consett. The Book by ...

For a while, it was all a bit vague. The telescopes couldn’t get a clear shot. Even the space bofs were muttering things like “not sure” and “bit weird, this one.” So naturally, the internet did its ...

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Opening the shop in 2017 Nicola Myers had the idea of providing a one stop shop for treatments including a safe tanning solution, nail bar, hair extensions, massage and even a sauna. Behind every ...

This year’s display carries an exciting theme: “Anthems in the Sky”, promising a showstopping fireworks display choreographed to legendary songs and timeless tracks. Expect a high-energy fusion of ...

I remember reading about a pioneering Christian pastor called Anna Woofenden, who founded a garden church in an abandoned car park. It was in the heart of a very poor and diverse community, bringing ...

The exhibition features suicide memorial quilts created by groups from across the UK under the banner Speak Their Name. Each quilt square represents an individual who has died, with every design ...

Blackhill’s historic St Aidan’s Church has become the subject of Durham County Council’s highest-ever planning enforcement fine—totalling £124,800—after its owners failed to carry out urgent repairs.