This morning, Andy Plant kindly led a walk from the War Memorial along the village to Brooms Churchyard, returning via St Ives Church and churchyard. The walk began at 9:30am, meeting at the War ...

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 — ...

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

The Roxy in Leadgate is making a dramatic comeback, thanks to Watling Spaces — a local Community Interest Company (CIC) bringing the former cinema and bingo hall back to life as a community arts venue ...

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 ...

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 ...

In February, members from Consett Rotary visited Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care in Newcastle. They were privileged to meet the founder, Brian Burnie and his team to present them with £500.00 from ...

Fifty-nine dedicated fishermen from across the North East came together at the picturesque Derwent Reservoir in County Durham this past weekend for a charity fishing event in support of the Great ...

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 ...

A new partnership between Durham County Council, Durham Enable and Morrisons has been launched to support people with disabilities, neurodiversity, or long-term health conditions into meaningful ...

For four decades, Leadgate DIY has been the go-to destination for locals tackling home improvement projects. Conveniently located at the crossroads in the middle of Leadgate, this family-run shop has ...

Greencroft Bottling in Annfield Plain is one of the region’s largest employers and Consett Magazine has been given exclusive access to meet the people who keep the business running. Will Oliver’s ...