Consett5 days agoImproving roads 'priority' after amber ratingDurham County Council says initiatives are already making a difference.5 days ago5 days agoUrgent treatment centre's night closure extendedThere is not enough staff to run the service safely overnight, a hospital spokesperson says.5 days ago6 Jan 2026Majority of immigration centre's women releasedCampaigner Dr Helen Groom says the figures prove many women are being held unnecessarily.6 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Tribute to 'amazing' teen after fatal farm crashAaron Anderson, from Consett, has died after a John Deere Gator overturned at a farm in Burnopfield.30 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Vets asked to stop taking in stray dogsThe authority says people should only get a dog if "fully committed to caring for it for life".27 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Long nights lead up to winter solsticeYou share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria ahead of the winter solstice.21 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Club's extra hours refused amid parking ticket rowOwner James McDonald says he still plans to reopen the venue as a karaoke bar next year. 9 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Woman, 83, dies after being hit by carPolice say a woman in her 40s was arrested following the collision and taken into custody.5 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Teenager to fulfill dream dancing on BroadwayFinn, 16, from Consett, is picked to fulfil a dream dancing on New York's Broadway at Christmas. 3 Dec 2025...
