Consett News

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, announced the sale of the dental practices in Jesmond, Bishop Auckland, Consett, and Stockton-on-Tees on Thursday (November 21)

Four North East dentists including two in County Durham sold for undisclosed fee

The Consett Mini Market, on Middle Street, was handed a two-star hygiene rating

The Consett Mini Market, on Middle Street, was handed a two-star hygiene rating

Durham County Council

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Shop owner 'unhappy' over 2* hygiene rating - as 'majority of work' now done

In County Durham, around 894 people die each year from causes linked to smoking which could have been prevented.

In County Durham, around 894 people die each year from causes linked to smoking which could have been prevented.

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County Durham aims to reduce smoking to just five per cent of residents by 2030

Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals.

Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals.

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Extra hospital beds open in County Durham and Darlington ahead of busy winter period

Michael Murray attended two stores in Consett in early September and threatened both staff in an attempt to steal money from the tills.

Michael Murray attended two stores in Consett in early September and threatened both staff in an attempt to steal money from the tills.

Durham Constabulary

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Man who threatened shopkeepers with 12-inch blade in 'terrifying' robbery bid jailed

shotley bridge hospital

shotley bridge hospital

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Future of County Durham hospital to be decided soon as 'anxious' locals await fate

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has made a £1 fare pledge for young people to help them reach educational and job-seeking destinations

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has made a £1 fare pledge for young people to help them reach educational and job-seeking destinations

Child Poverty Summit

North East Mayor

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North East Mayor to make £1 fare pledge for under-21s on school and job-seeking trips

Year 6 pupils from Moorside Primary School put together online safety books with Dr Cristina Costa, Dr Michaela Oliver, and Jen Simpson

Year 6 pupils from Moorside Primary School put together online safety books with Dr Cristina Costa, Dr Michaela Oliver, and Jen Simpson

Young North East authors publish online safety picture books

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen

County Durham and Darlington PCC

Public sets out is priorities for policing in County Durham and Darlington

Michael Murray received a three-year prison sentence for attempted robberies at two Consett convenience stores, including one at the Premier shop in Park Road

Michael Murray received a three-year prison sentence for attempted robberies at two Consett convenience stores, including one at the Premier shop in Park Road

Durham Crown Court

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Desperate drug addict failed in two attempted shop robberies in Consett

County Durham residents will have a better say in improving their communities under new plans to involve local voices.

County Durham residents will have a better say in improving their communities under new plans to involve local voices.

Local government

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County Durham residents to have greater say on improving area and how to spend money

Baths Bridge in Durham City

Baths Bridge in Durham City

Local government

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County Durham bridges requiring repairs and 'significant investment' due to damage

Durham County Council neighbourhood wardens have issued a fly tipping warning.

Durham County Council neighbourhood wardens have issued a fly tipping warning.

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Council issue back street fly tipping warning for Consett residents

The Consett restaurant has received a national award.

The Consett restaurant has received a national award.

Good Food Award

County Durham restaurant offering "delightful" fusion food wins national award

We asked AI what average people from County Durham look like.

We asked AI what average people from County Durham look like.

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We asked AI to show us what the average County Durham person looks like

Anxious council leaders have urged the government to deliver the pledged £73 million transport funding for County Durham after months of delays.

Anxious council leaders have urged the government to deliver the pledged £73 million transport funding for County Durham after months of delays.

Local government

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Labour urged to deliver £73m County Durham transport funding amid uncertainty

Police and local authority licensing officers said they have no confidence in Bar 1 operating without issues despite requesting to reopen through a new licence holder.

Police and local authority licensing officers said they have no confidence in Bar 1 operating without issues despite requesting to reopen through a new licence holder.

Bar named 'worst venue in County Durham' refused licence to reopen after concerns

A new crime sticker initiative to prevent agricultural theft in rural communities has been introduced in County Durham and Darlington.

A new crime sticker initiative to prevent agricultural theft in rural communities has been introduced in County Durham and Darlington.

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Police launch new stickers to prevent agricultural theft in Durham and Darlington

Councillor Mark Wilkes, of Durham County Council

Councillor Mark Wilkes, of Durham County Council

Local government

Council urged to avoid incinerators as recycling rates drop across County Durham

“Crook, like many other places in the county, has HMOs that house ex-offenders and have their issues.

“Crook, like many other places in the county, has HMOs that house ex-offenders and have their issues.

Local government

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'How can we prevent County Durham high street shops from becoming residential areas?'

Twelve defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court during October

Twelve defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court during October

Durham Crown Court

A dozen offenders locked up at Durham Crown Court in October

Thousands of shoplifting offences in County Durham and Darlington have gone unpunished as traders continue to count the cost of stolen items.

Thousands of shoplifting offences in County Durham and Darlington have gone unpunished as traders continue to count the cost of stolen items.

Shopwatch Initiative

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Thousands of shoplifting offences going unpunished in Durham and Darlington

County Hall, Durham.

County Hall, Durham.

Local government

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County Durham urged to 'put politics aside' and work to reduce child poverty

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.

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.

Local government

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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

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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

Local government

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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