Born to Leadgate parents, her father was a miner at the Eden Pit. She has lived all her life not only in the same village but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Anyone who plays outdoor sports knows how important it is for the ground to be in top condition—both for performance and safety. That’s where Turfcare Specialists come in. Based in Leadgate and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many of us the things on our doorstep are the last we look at or appreciate. We travel miles to look at ancient buildings and marvel at there construction and age. But right there only a short ...

The DVP Board is made up of 21 members which includes 7 public representatives, 7 elected representatives and 7 partner representatives and is responsible for making decisions relating to the ...

In 1956, a small shop opened its doors on Watling Street in Leadgate, nestled between a butcher’s and a cobbler’s. This was the humble beginning of Davisons, a family-run business that has become a ...

Consett Writers, who meet in the Library each Monday were delighted to be invited by Audrey Copeland to display some of their work at the Consett and District Heritage Initiative Exhibition, held in ...