Consett News

Blaydon and Consett MP Liz Twist resigned as chair of Age UK Gateshead on Tuesday evening after coming under pressure over her position on winter fuel payments.

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County Durham MP resigns as chair of Age UK Gateshead ahead of winter fuel cut

Liz Twist MP is currently the chair of Age UK Gateshead, but some of her constituents want her to step down after voting to cut winter fuel payments.

Liz Twist MP is currently the chair of Age UK Gateshead, but some of her constituents want her to step down after voting to cut winter fuel payments.

Autumn Budget 2024

Winter Fuel Payment

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Calls for County Durham MP to resign from Age UK board after winter fuel vote

Plans for 32 affordable and eight self-build homes had been lodged for a site in Delves Lane, Consett.

Plans for 32 affordable and eight self-build homes had been lodged for a site in Delves Lane, Consett.

Planning and development

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Appeal lodged after plans for affordable homes in County Durham town refused

Local authorities in London have been accused of dumping families hundreds of miles away in County Durham as they cannot cope with increasing demand for housing.

Local authorities in London have been accused of dumping families hundreds of miles away in County Durham as they cannot cope with increasing demand for housing.

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Vulnerable families being rehomed in County Durham is 'absolute disgrace'

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County Durham brute attacked woman with hammer causing her to need plastic surgery

Despite garnering 4.5/5 review stars on the rating site, one reviewer seemingly didn't enjoy their trip to Derwent Waterside Park in Edmundbyers, Consett

Despite garnering 4.5/5 review stars on the rating site, one reviewer seemingly didn't enjoy their trip to Derwent Waterside Park in Edmundbyers, Consett

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Hilarity as TripAdvisor reviewer brands County Durham beauty spot 'quite boring'

Originally from Consett, Anthony Hutton emerged victorious from Big Brother in 2005 when he was only 23 years old

Originally from Consett, Anthony Hutton emerged victorious from Big Brother in 2005 when he was only 23 years old

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County Durham winner of Big Brother opens up on 'dark side' of reality TV show

Council Leader Amanda Hopgood criticised Carl Marshall and questioned why the Stanley councillor had missed multiple full council meetings.

Council Leader Amanda Hopgood criticised Carl Marshall and questioned why the Stanley councillor had missed multiple full council meetings.

Local government

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County Durham Labour leader criticised for missing council meetings in rant

Critics of a council decision to remove free parking in County Durham have questioned why communities were not consulted.

Critics of a council decision to remove free parking in County Durham have questioned why communities were not consulted.

Local government

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Critics question Durham Council decision to scrap free parking in County Durham

Emotional councillors in County Durham issued an impassioned plea on Wednesday after the tragic death of their 19-year-old nephew.

Emotional councillors in County Durham issued an impassioned plea on Wednesday after the tragic death of their 19-year-old nephew.

Calls for suicide prevention to be taught in schools after emotional plea

Harmanpreet Singh has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman after he followed her down an alleyway

Harmanpreet Singh has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman after he followed her down an alleyway

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Man sexually assaulted woman when she was relieving herself in a back alley

Plans to change a Consett pub into a restaurant have been approved by the council.

Plans to change a Consett pub into a restaurant have been approved by the council.

Plans approved to convert Consett Irish bar into restaurant and flats

K2/ Union in Consett, County Durham, had applied to stay open until 3am but had its plea refused at a Durham County Council licensing meeting on Tuesday.

K2/ Union in Consett, County Durham, had applied to stay open until 3am but had its plea refused at a Durham County Council licensing meeting on Tuesday.

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Nightclub loses bid to open until 3am after police raise disorder and safety concerns

Defendant Michael Murray was arrested after attempted robbery at Park Road Premier Convenience Store in Consett, on September 16

Defendant Michael Murray was arrested after attempted robbery at Park Road Premier Convenience Store in Consett, on September 16

Durham Crown Court

Man admits two attempted shop robberies in six days in County Durham

Plans to convert a Consett cafe into a HMO have been withdrawn.

Plans to convert a Consett cafe into a HMO have been withdrawn.

Planning and development

Plans to convert County Durham bakery into HMO withdrawn

Our Lady & St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Our Lady & St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

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County Durham school suffers "significant damage" after lead theft

County Durham bus services a

County Durham bus services a

Local government

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County Durham bus services a "headache" for passengers after delays and cancellations

Durham County Council has unveiled plans to create a 40mph buffer zone scheme at Delves Lane, Consett.

Durham County Council has unveiled plans to create a 40mph buffer zone scheme at Delves Lane, Consett.

Local government

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Speed limit on County Durham road set to increase despite "dangerous" 40mph concerns

Convicted County Durham sex offender back in court for downloading several social media apps

Convicted County Durham sex offender back in court for downloading several social media apps

Durham Constabulary

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Convicted County Durham sex offender in court for downloading social media apps

Some of the waste illegally dumped at School House Farm, Kiln Pit Hill, near Consett

Some of the waste illegally dumped at School House Farm, Kiln Pit Hill, near Consett

Durham Crown Court

Judge criticises attitude of County Durham man prosecuted for illegal waste dumping

County Hall, Durham.

County Hall, Durham.

Local government

County Durham customer service centres reduced to one day a week - but new sites open

Marvel pictured before and after

Marvel pictured before and after

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Bishop Auckland woman gets horse ban after colt found in shocking condition

The Bread and Butter Thing opened three new food clubs this month, as part of a joint programme with Durham County Council.

The Bread and Butter Thing opened three new food clubs this month, as part of a joint programme with Durham County Council.

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Low-cost food hubs helping thousands of families open in County Durham

Plans to convert a barn at Hunstanworth Farm into a residential property were approved by the council.

Plans to convert a barn at Hunstanworth Farm into a residential property were approved by the council.

Planning and development

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Plans to make Grade II listed County Durham barn a home approved

The store is on the market for £750,000.

The store is on the market for £750,000.

County Durham store that is 'hub of the village' up for sale for £750,000

K2/ Union in Consett, County Durham, has applied to extend its opening hours but faces opposition from Durham Constabulary.

K2/ Union in Consett, County Durham, has applied to extend its opening hours but faces opposition from Durham Constabulary.

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Police say County Durham nightclub's plea to open until 3am is 'totally unnecessary'

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

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Durham Police step up rural patrols to reassure county's countryside communities

Key Durham council services to receive funding lifeline after Keir Starmer's pledge

Key Durham council services to receive funding lifeline after Keir Starmer's pledge

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Key Durham council services to receive funding lifeline after Keir Starmer's pledge

Logan MacPhail in his police custody image taken after his arrest on the evening of the killing of Holly Newton

Logan MacPhail in his police custody image taken after his arrest on the evening of the killing of Holly Newton

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Revealed: The face and name of Holly Newton's killer after judge lifts ban

Several events have been announced for Consett in County Durham this autumn,

Several events have been announced for Consett in County Durham this autumn,

Events in this County Durham town to look out for in October

The Fountain Inn in Consett is up for sale at £285,000.

The Fountain Inn in Consett is up for sale at £285,000.

County Durham pub up for sale for less than £300,000 as owners look to retire

County Durham customer service centres could be cut to opening one day a week

County Durham customer service centres could be cut to opening one day a week

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County Durham customer service centres could be cut to opening one day a week

A plea for extra funding to support council services in County Durham has been backed by Labour members.

A plea for extra funding to support council services in County Durham has been backed by Labour members.

Local government

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Pledge to support struggling County Durham residents amid financial concerns

A Knitsley cottage is on the market for £675k.

A Knitsley cottage is on the market for £675k.

Four-bed County Durham cottage on the market for £675,000

Jumbo Jungle in Consett is set to offer bespoke SEND sessions every month.

Jumbo Jungle in Consett is set to offer bespoke SEND sessions every month.

County Durham softplay to hold monthly SEND sessions with 'dimmed lights'

Plans have been submitted to Durham County Council to open a cafe on Consett Front Street.

Plans have been submitted to Durham County Council to open a cafe on Consett Front Street.

Planning and development

Plans to open cafe in County Durham town submitted to council

No, the PM is not coming to Consett Farmers' Market.

No, the PM is not coming to Consett Farmers' Market.

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Rumours of Prime Minister visiting County Durham market circulate on social media

Plans were approved by Durham County Council on Thursday.

Plans were approved by Durham County Council on Thursday.

Planning and development

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Children's home to open in County Durham village despite safety concerns

A dozen defendants locked up at Durham Crown Court in September

A dozen defendants locked up at Durham Crown Court in September

Durham court round-up

Durham Crown Court

Arsonists, dangerous drivers and shop robbers among defendants jailed in Durham

A distribution warehouse in Leadgate has been put up for sale.

A distribution warehouse in Leadgate has been put up for sale.

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County Durham warehouse placed on the market for £400,000

In the dock: Man who smeared blood over police cell among those facing justice

In the dock: Man who smeared blood over police cell among those facing justice

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

In the dock: Man who smeared blood over police cell among those in court

Plans to build 13 houses in Castleside have been outlined with Durham County Council.

Plans to build 13 houses in Castleside have been outlined with Durham County Council.

Planning and development

Plans to build 13 houses behind County Durham pub outlined with council

Helme Park Hall Hotel

Helme Park Hall Hotel

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The hopes for this former County Durham hotel sat empty with smashed windows

Council tax reduction scheme extended for thousands of County Durham residents

Council tax reduction scheme extended for thousands of County Durham residents

Local government

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Council tax reduction scheme extended for thousands of County Durham residents

Peacocks in Consett is set to close in October.

Peacocks in Consett is set to close in October.

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Closure of County Durham town's Peacocks store confirmed as residents concerned

The top ten worst roads in County Durham have been revealed.

The top ten worst roads in County Durham have been revealed.

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Mapped: The 10 County Durham roads which are the worst for speeding fines

Councillor Dominic Haney at the existing Shotley Bridge Hospital site

Councillor Dominic Haney at the existing Shotley Bridge Hospital site

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Fears County Durham hospital will never be built as Labour blame Tories

shotley bridge hospital

shotley bridge hospital

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New County Durham hospital in doubt despite Labour pledge to build it

Cross-party councillors in County Durham voiced their concerns against the decision at a heated council meeting on Wednesday.

Cross-party councillors in County Durham voiced their concerns against the decision at a heated council meeting on Wednesday.

Local government

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'Horrified' councillors warn vulnerable residents will be hit by fuel allowance cuts

Defendant stole four packs of butter from Sainsbury's Local in Gilesgate, Durham

Defendant stole four packs of butter from Sainsbury's Local in Gilesgate, Durham

Durham Crown Court

County Durham shoplifter jailed for offences including theft of four packs of butter

Durham County Council is asking the public their thoughts on plans to balance the council's budget.

Durham County Council is asking the public their thoughts on plans to balance the council's budget.

Durham County Council

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Public urged to have say on plans to address £64m hole in council finance

Pleas from local politicians have added to growing pressure on the Labour Government to reverse controversial plans to cut winter fuel allowance.

Pleas from local politicians have added to growing pressure on the Labour Government to reverse controversial plans to cut winter fuel allowance.

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Plea to protect 100,000 Durham and Darlington pensioners and keep winter fuel payment

Man who died after incident at County Durham sign factory named

John George Middleton jailed at Durham Crown Court for offences including arson and dangerous driving

John George Middleton jailed at Durham Crown Court for offences including arson and dangerous driving

Durham Crown Court

Man filmed himself starting fire at 'ex's' County Durham home, then sent her footage