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 ...

Solomon was preparing for his audition for Britain’s Got Talent, which was set to take place in Consett at the beginning of Autumn. There were posters all over the town with information that the ...

Consett in October 2025 is a very different place from when Consett Magazine first began. Thanks to your stories, Consett’s local news keeps flowing – and this latest free print edition is packed with ...

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 ...

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 ...

For a while, it was all a bit vague. The telescopes couldn’t get a clear shot. Even the space bofs were muttering things like “not sure” and “bit weird, this one.” So naturally, the internet did its ...

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Consett Lions marked the beginning of the new Lionistic year with a warm and welcoming social evening held at Sale Pepe in Shotley Bridge. The gathering brought together members for a night of ...

Jennifer, born and raised in Blackhill, has always felt a deep connection to Leadgate through her father and grandfather. Opening her own beauty salon (Eternal Beauty) in the village was a lifelong ...

Consett Rotary were blown away by the fantastic turnout for the annual Rotary Consett charity golf day, which was held at the beautiful South Moor Golf Club. The event attracted a brilliant mix of ...

The Tuesday Ladies of St Patrick’s Church, Consett, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with a meal at The Giddy Goose. Formed in 1985 by a group of mums meeting for tea and chat, they went on ...