Tickets are priced at just £9.50 per person (plus booking fees) — great value for a full pantomime experience. – Source: PWG Productions For group bookings (10 or more) there’s mention of further ...

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 ...

A beloved County Durham tradition is lighting up the skies once again, as Stanley Fireworks 2025 returns to Oakey Park this Sunday, 2 November. Located ...

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 ...

Brenda lists her occupation as retiree, but at the age of 81 that is far from the case. As the secretary for Leadgate Community Centre, she dedicates her time to helping the centre run smoothly, ...

Born 80 years ago in Pont Bungalows—and still living in the same house—Cecil’s a true local gem. After years working at the Consett Steelworks, he gave it all up at 38 to care for his parents ...

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. Today, we’re ...

For over eight decades, Vera Parnaby has been a pillar of support for the Royal British Legion (RBL), earning her the affectionate title “Mrs. Poppy” in her hometown of Leadgate. Her remarkable ...

Consett ASC’s Joe Edgar has long been a standout in and out of the pool—now he’s taken it to the international stage. The 18-year-old backstroke specialist recently represented Team England at the ...

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 ...

This ginger beauty is clearly living its best life at Brooms Dene. Denise had a dream as a small girl — to look after cats and dogs and give them a loving home. It has taken a while, but she finally ...

Gardening offers children fun, fresh air, and hands-on learning—and at Our Lady and St. Joseph Primary School (Brooms Primary), it’s thriving. For the past four years, Mrs. Hopper has led a popular ...