We’re delighted to share that long-time Consett Magazine contributor Lorraine Weightman has published her debut novel, Good Company, a moving work of fiction set in a North East steel town during the ...

Standard tickets still have their place, but many sports fans are now choosing something with more depth. Rather than just watching a match, people are looking for a more comfortable, convenient, and ...

Rusting the streets to a Martian landscape.

Last week I took a call from my daughter, who lives just 15 minutes away. She was worried about driving to work because the roads were already turning white and the snow was falling heavily. She asked ...

Nuremberg Jetons were small tokens, like coins, used throughout Europe from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. Originally made for counting and calculating, much like beads on an abacus, the ...

At Shotley Bridge Nursery School, we pride ourselves on providing a professional, nurturing, and mindful environment where children feel safe, respected, and supported to thrive. Beyond delivering a ...

Prince Bishop Vets has been proudly caring for animals in the local community for over 40 years. Their experienced and compassionate team includes 8 vets, 7 registered veterinary nurses, 3 student ...

Local haulage companies operate under constant regulatory and commercial pressure. Driver hours rules, vehicle usage records, and audit readiness now shape daily operations, not only compliance ...

If Pope Leo was born in Consett,He’d have been in my class at school.We’d have both gone to St Patrick’s,Obeying every single rule. Excelling at ...

For generations, Leadgate Primary School has been a cornerstone of village life. From its beginnings as the Infant & Nursery School in 1908 and the Junior School in 1975, the two schools united in ...

🎉 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 ...

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 — ...