Meet Phil, originally from Leicester, but we’ve claimed him as a proper local now! After moving up here as a teen, he settled in Leadgate and never looked back. Always the arty type, Phil started out ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Where the Cuprinol has dibbled! As I look from my window, And the tears roll down my face, I don’t think that I’ll bother, And the curtains I replace.

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 ...

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 ...

In an era dominated by flat-pack furniture and throwaway goods, Ben Atkinson stands out as a master craftsman dedicated to creating enduring wooden masterpieces. For over a decade, this ...

Meet Richard Judd — a walker, history buff, and passionate community member who’s made Leadgate his home. Originally from the sunny South Coast, Richard traded beach walks for countryside rambles when ...

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 ...

Consett Lions attended the Consett Cycle Festival, enjoying a lovely day and raising funds via our Lions Tombola. Consett Lions also supported a group from Learning for Life to attend a Golf Day ...