If Pope Leo was born in Consett, He’d have been in my class at school.

🎉 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 ...

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 ...

The album channels past ideas into a bold, clear-eyed statement, an uplifting journey through growth, self-belief, and personal truth. “It’s about trying to be the person you want to be, even when ...

Born in South Shields in 1947, Fred’s lifelong passion for boats began early. Leaving school at 15, he joined Robson Boat Builders, where he honed his skills. Over the years, Fred became a true expert ...

AS Police and Crime Commissioner I receive a considerable amount of correspondence concerning neighbourhood harassment from victims who are dissatisfied with how the police and partners are dealing ...

Watts Stelling has lived his entire life in Leadgate’s Bradley Cottages. From childhood, football was his passion, excelling as a striker at school and scoring 67 goals in 44 games at Leadgate Primary ...

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 Biking Vikings Northeast attended one of our meetings to give a talk about the fundraising work that that they do in aid of Brain Tumour Research. We had a great time learning so much about this ...

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 ...

Situated just a short 14-minute drive from Consett (6 minutes according to Google Maps), nestled on the grand Greymare Hill in Northumberland, the silhouette of St Andrew’s Church stands proud. This ...

Run by Nico and Dica, with the friendly support of Tendai, the restaurant has been part of Leadgate for the past two years. Little Italy, Nico making Pizza – By Chris Bruce – Consett in Focus With ...