The Latest Breaking News from Consett

Two buildings in Stanley evacuated by police following 'malicious' bomb threat reports

Officers attended two buildings on Medomsley Road, Consett and Front Street after reports of an explosive being set

Chronicle Live · Mar 28, 2022

Consett pub owner fined more than £3,500 for breaching Covid restrictions

Anthony Nicholson, who owns Finnians pub, has been fined after he was found to be breaching restrictions on two different occasions

Chronicle Live · Mar 23, 2022

Your options if your local bank is one of those closing its doors this year

Ponteland, Consett, Gateshead and Gosforth are all affected by closures, as more people move to manage their money online

Chronicle Live · Mar 17, 2022

Seaham robber snatched handbag from 79-year-old woman in Consett

Dean Kenyon carried out the frightening robbery in Consett on January 12

Chronicle Live · Feb 14, 2022

Consett bobsleigh ace Mica McNeill issues rousing Winter Olympic rallying cry on eve of Beijing 2022

McNeill, 28, will form part of an eight-strong British bobsleigh team after enjoying a searing season on the World Cup circuit

Chronicle Live · Feb 4, 2022

Police launch investigation after 'arson attack' at County Durham café

The fire caused substantial damage to a wooden trellis feature in the outdoor seating area of Maddisons Café in Consett

Chronicle Live · Feb 1, 2022

Ministers urged to change law after death of Consett teen Andrew Rowlands in horror crash

Andrew Rowlands was killed in a crash near Stanley in June 2020

Chronicle Live · Jan 26, 2022

Consett man found with crossbow in Durham after 'suspicious behaviour' jailed

An eagle-eyed CCTV operator alerted officers to the suspicious behaviour in Durham and they quickly intercepted him

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2022