Consett

Peterlee from the air.

Here's how to have your say on the future of your town

Maya Chappell was murdered by her mother's new boyfriend, Michael Daymond.

Girl whose cousin was murdered campaigns for tougher safeguarding

St Aidan's Church in Blackhill, County Durham

Sunderland company hit with record fine after failing to repair church

Kinga Kowaliczek, Senior Home Manager at HC-One’s Greenways Court Care Home with MP for Blaydon and Consett, Liz Twist

Residents at Consett care home enjoy visit from MP

Residents at HC-One’s Greenways Court Care Home celebrating International Tea Day

Consett care home to host tea dance in celebration of International Tea Day

HC-One’s Greenways Court’s residents and colleagues playing the viral TikTok human fruit machine game

County Durham care home residents discover joy in TikTok-inspired game

CGI of the development

New Homes Get the Go Ahead in County Durham

The former lime kilns on a 2.5 acres site near Consett, up for auction with Pugh on 18 September

Consett industrial heritage site to go up for auction

Natasha Lamb and Matthew Pomeroy celebrate their 100th show

Consett magician lands Las Vegas residency

Simon Moore

The knock-on transfer impact of Sunderland goalkeeper exit

Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young

The hidden transfer hints in Sunderland’s retained list

Sunderland AFC

SAFC chief reacts as youngster concludes second loan this season

Sir Bob Murray wants Sunderland back in County Durham

Sir Bob Murray's autobiography, I’d Do It All Again, is out now with all proceeds to the Foundation of Light. Sunderland Echo image.

Sunderland owner employed detective and inserted fascinating condition

Sir Bob Murray's verdict on ex-owner Ellis Short

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus

Louis-Dreyfus' investment 'blueprint' as SAFC owner makes SoL plans
Ex-Sunderland Chairman Sir Bob Murray has revealed that Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has a "blueprint" for the Stadium of Light.
James Copley

Sir Bob Murray's autobiography, I’d Do It All Again, is out now. Sunderland Echo image.

Bob Murray interview part 1 of 2

I’d Do It All Again costs £20 and all proceeds go to the Foundation of Light. Sir Bob paid for publication himself. Image (left) from David Lawson.

Review of Bob Murray's autobiography

The book signing session takes place at noon at the Stadium of Light club shop.

Former SAFC chairman Bob Murray to sign copies of his new book

Bob Murray's charity fundraising autobiography, I'd Do It All Again, is out on October 12.

Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book to support SAFC charity

Kristian with girlfriend Emily

Mum of one-punch victim Kristian Thompson talks on his 30th birthday

Mark Carruthers returns with his non-league column.

Mark Carruthers: Moment, match, manager and player of the year in my 2021 non-le...

Mark Carruthers' five games to watch.

Mark Carruthers: Five key non-league games to watch this weekend including West ...

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Sunderland Under-23s to face these five sides in pre-season

Hebburn Town's Thomas Potter (centre) shoots towards goal during the Buildbase FA Vase 2019/20 Final at Wembley Stadium, London. PA.

Hebburn Town claim glory with victory in FA Vase final at Wembley

Mark Carruthers' non-league column.

Mark Carruthers: The time for waiting and debating is finally over - Hebburn Tow...

Northern Goals

Northern Goals: FA Vase final special as Hebburn Town and Consett battle for Wem...
All eyes turn towards Wembley Stadium in this week’s Northern Goals as we preview Monday’s FA Vase Final between Ebac Northern League rivals Consett and Hebburn Town.
Mark Carruthers

Frank Bell and wife Dianne. Picture by Consett AFC.

Ex-Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray and Newcastle legend Peter Beardsley send ...

Mark Carruthers' non-league verdict.

No ordinary cup final but Hebburn and Consett will do region proud

Paige with her dad, Paul Evans.

Heartbroken family pay tribute to nine-year-old little girl who died suddenly

Northern Goals.

Northern Goals: The 'supporters club' returns as fans discuss the big talking po...

Mark Carruthers' non-league verdict.

Mark Carruthers: A bittersweet week for North East non-league teams as Hebburn a...

Miles Kennedy-Newton

Urgent appeal to find Wearside schoolboy, 13

Mark Carruthers' non-league verdict: The FA Vase is back - but will North East clubs continue to dominate?

The FA Vase is back - but will North East clubs continue to dominate?

Action from Sunderland West End (red/white) against Easington Colliery (blue/white) at the Ford Sports Hub Sports Complex on Saturday.

Northern League: Sunderland RCA disappointed with defeat at Consett

Northallerton Town.

Mark Carruthers' non-league winners and losers

Northumbrian Water has plans for a new £16million underground reservoir in Springwell Village

Backing for reservoir plans

A picture of the fire taken on Wednesday, June 24 by the fire service.

Huge fire which destroyed barn extinguished after burning for 19 hours

Claire Reynoldson, left, and Rachel Craggs with some of the donations.

Health heroes: How to help Sunderland Royal Hospital with much-needed patient do...

Have you ever visited the Grey Horse? (Photo: Google)

The Grey Horse in the North East named in top 16 pubs in Britain - here’s why an...

Crews were sent to the scene of a fire at a warehouse.
Photo: County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue

Fire fighters tackle blaze at warehouse in Chester Le Street

The foal being rescued. Picture c/o County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue

Firefighters rescue day-old foal from mine shaft after young horse gets into tro...

The former Medomsley Detention Centre.

Boris Johnson’s comments on Medomsley abuse convictions very concerning

Janice Clark fell to her death from a viaduct, seconds after being unhandcuffed by police.

Durham Police are being sued by family of ex-soldier who fell to death from viad...

Medomsley Detention Centre

Medomsley abuse inquiry: Prosecutors praise victims of 'a savage and brutal regi...

Sunderland RCA (red/white) v Consett (white) at Meadowow Park, Ryhope, on Saturday.

Sunderland RCA sweep aside Consett as they aim to meet their manager’s ambitious...

Make Sunderland Civic Centre site a new rail station

Northern League football between Washington FC (navy) and Jarrow FC, played at Nissan Sports Centre.

Ryhope CW are '˜back on track' after 3-1 win against Guisborough Town

Action from Ryhope CW v Dunston UTS in the Vase on Saturday.

Sunderland RCA handed '˜toughest possible FA Vase draw'

Kevin Blakely

Seven men to stand trial over alleged abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre but el...

Sunderland RCA defender Greg Swansbury (left) battles against former club Ryhope CW last season.

Northern League neighbours Sunderland RCA and Ryhope CW handed derby FA Cup date

Chester-le-Street's Andrew Clarkson celebrates after opening the scoring against Ryton & Crawcrook Albion in the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup final at Consett. Pic: Gary Welford.

Northern League: Chester-le-Street end long wait for cup glory in slick style

Stockton Town (red) battle against the now-defunct Jarrow Roofing last weekend. Picture by Tim Richardson.

Northern League: Injuries hit Chester-le-Street hard ahead of season-ending cup ...

Chester-le-Street manager Colin Wake

Northern League: Last-gasp Chester-le-Street seal cup final date against Ryton &...

Michael Mackay netted twice for Consett in last night's final.

Consett lift Durham Challenge Cup as doubles from Mackay and Sweet sink Dunston

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