The Bishop of Newcastle called on the Government to accelerate plans for banking hubs in rural areas to protect vulnerable groups in our society.

The Consett-based manufacturer says the year to the end of July 2024 brought about a recovery following measures to control materials and operating expenses, and develop gross margins. Newly published ...

The bank’s branches in Hexham and Prudhoe will close this year, with Prudhoe to shut down in May and Hexham in November. Hexham will also lose its branch of Halifax on the same day – also owned by ...

Consett ‘s first threat came midway through the period when Calvin Smith got onto the end of a cross from David Allasan, but Catterick saved superbly with his foot even though the flag was raised for ...

Alan Hind, 42, of York Avenue, Consett, admitted two counts of burglary at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The court heard that on August 20, 2024 ...

Lloyds Banking Group has announced 135 new branch closures, with sites shutting between May this year and March 2026. The latest wave includes 60 Halifax, 61 Lloyds Bank, and 14 Bank of Scotland ...

Lloyds Banking Group have announced a raft of store closures in 2025 (Picture: Getty) Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 136 high street branches of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of ...

2 Free Tickets! To Each Show! This February and March, the Empire Theatre in Consett, Co Durham, is set to host three unmissable events that promise to entertain, thrill, and captivate audiences.

Cher Lloyd, who finished fourth in the 2010 edition of X Factor, claimed she was 'sold a dream' when appearing on the show at 17, before being exploited. In a duet shared on TikTok, she sang ...

Investors appear to be losing interest in Lloyds shares just as they start rising after years in the Dow Jones. Harvey Jones thinks the long-term case is still strong. When investing, your capital ...