Consett Magazine

30/09/2025

From Leadgate to Normandy: The wartime memories of wagon driver Arthur Agar, who landed on D-Day, drove across Europe, and never forgot the comradeship, danger, and resilience of those years. A Consett man whose story carries the voice of a generation.

29/09/2025

From the police force to community leader, Brenda has dedicated decades to keeping Leadgate strong. ❤️

📸 Photos by Mark Wilkinson – Consett in Focus

👉 Read more: https://consettmagazine.com/2025/09/28/brenda-surtees-still-serving-to-leadgate/

28/09/2025

The Mystery of William Stoker, a foreman from Consett, County Durham, who fell to his death while restoring Ireland’s tallest church spire in 1883.

Despite newspaper reports, no grave or record of his final resting place has ever been found, leaving his story a lingering mystery in the history of St John’s Cathedral, Limerick, Ireland.

Can you help solve the mystery?

William Stoker was the supervisor on the reconstruction of part of the spire of St John's Cathedral in Limerick Ireland during the summer of 1883. The top

28/09/2025

"Retired? Not quite."

At 81, Brenda still works tirelessly for her community.

Discover the incredible story of the woman who’s kept Leadgate’s heart beating for decades.

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 in the same house bought by her

26/09/2025

24/09/2025

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a colossal alien planet passed over Consett, County Durham? Local author John Hunter explored this idea, resulting in a captivating, unsettling, and strangely familiar short story called The Day the Sky Went Red.

24/09/2025

👻 Step Inside the Terror: The Haunting of Blaine Manor Comes to Consett 😱

22/09/2025

A Night for Change is happening this Saturday at Shotley Bridge Cricket Club, from 2pm to 6pm, in support of Maya’s Law.

This special community event honours the memory of two-year-old Maya Chappell and supports a growing campaign to improve child protection across the UK. The day will feature local stalls, raffles, mystery bags and more, bringing people together for a vital cause.

Maya’s Law calls for stronger communication between agencies, improved safeguarding for children in informal care, and real accountability across schools, health and social services.

Everyone is welcome. Come along, sign the petition, make a donation, and help keep Maya’s voice at the heart of this campaign for change.

📍 Saturday 27 September
🕑 2pm to 6pm
📌 Shotley Bridge Cricket Club
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