This November, the walls of St Ives Church in Leadgate will come alive with the faces, stories and spirit of the local community, as Consett in Focus proudly presents Sons and Daughters of Leadgate, a ...

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 ...

Rotary Consett has been formally recognised at this year’s Red Kite Awards, sponsored by MP Liz Twist, for its unwavering dedication to supporting the local community. Founded in 1942, Rotary Consett ...

Across England, more Volkswagen Transporter enthusiasts are choosing to upgrade their vans with VW T5 20 inch wheels. This upgrade trend can be seen across the region – from Newcastle to Durham and ...

Long before recorded history, three fearsome brothers—Con, Ben, and Mug—towered over the landscape of County Durham. In his ballad The Durham Giants, Laurence Goodchild (1813–1881), the blind bard of ...

As Halloween approaches — a time often said to blur the lines between worlds — Consett author Simon “The Kilted Occultist” Robson has unveiled what he claims is the world’s largest occult volume: The ...

This month, Consett in Focus celebrates more remarkable people that shape our community. We begin with Prince Bishop Vets, who have been caring for our pets with compassion and skill since 1984. Led ...

Once nearly extinct in England, the Red Kite (Milvus milvus) has made a remarkable comeback and now soars freely over parts of Consett, County Durham and Northumberland. With its forked tail, ...

A not-for-profit boxing club in Consett is reaching even more members of the community, thanks to a recent funding boost. Steeltown Spartans has received £1,500 from the Karbon Homes Community ...

Consett Lions Club are thrilled to announce the return of their much-loved Annual Town Raffle, taking place on Thursday 6th November 2025 at the Steel Club, Consett, DH8 5HA. This year’s raffle ...

As we transition into the beautiful shades and brisk air of autumn, our early years setting transforms into much more than just a facilitator of play; it becomes a warm cocoon of comfort, curiosity, ...

October being Black History Month, it is appropriate to record my visit to Bamber Bridge in Lancashire, having read about the outbreak of racial violence in June 1943 between the racially segregated ...