Can I learn stand-up in just weeks before performing at a County Durham festival?

A complete novice is set to take to the stage at Consett Comedy Festival and perform stand-up comedy with only a few weeks of ...
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The County Durham location with links to famous faces including a top actor

A County Durham town has quietly built a reputation for producing a high number of famous faces, with Consett being the birthplace or formative home of talent spanning comedy, music, television and ...

New County Durham football academy launched to blend study and elite coaching

A new football academy in County Durham has been launched by Sunderland College, the Foundation of Light, and Consett AFC.
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New woodland blessed by Bishop Stephen Wright of Hexham and Newcastle

The Youth Ministry Team at the Emmaus Youth Village in Consett in County Durham has joined forces with the North East Community Forest (NECF) to pioneer a new ...

North East axe throwing and rage room venue granted alcohol licence despite police objections

Durham County Council has approved a licence for Rage It Out to serve alcohol before and after sessions at the Consett Queen ...