NUTS Barbers on St Ives Road has been more than just a place for a haircut—it's become a cornerstone of Leadgate's community ...

Khans Food Store has been a vital part of Leadgate's community fabric. Located on Front Street, this family-run mini ...

Catholic Primary School in Consett is preparing to mark a significant milestone as the junior part of the school turns 100 ...

In 1956, a small shop opened its doors on Watling Street in Leadgate, nestled between a butcher's and a cobbler's. This was ...

Following Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s recent visit to the proposed site for Consett’s new hospital, the conversation ...

Entrepreneurs juggle countless tasks, and maintaining work-life balance can feel impossible. Without clear strategies in ...

We begin with Joyce Shaw’s fascinating continuation of her teaching journey in the 1960s. From hand-filled registers to the ...

Health Secretary Wes Streeting visited the site designated for the much-anticipated New Hospital for Consett, marking a ...

Consett Magazine – April 2025 Issue (No. 149) Spring has officially arrived in Consett, and this month’s issue is blooming with heartwarming stories, nostalgic reflections, and inspiring community ...

The classes averaged 31-33 pupils per class and music was a mixed ability class…this was a good introduction to what was the norm for me over the next 40 years.