Consett1 day agoNurse passes maths GCSE after 40-year waitJoanne Mulholland, 56, says she re-sat her exams 40 years ago and failed three times.1 day ago6 days agoParents 'watering down baby milk' over high costsMoorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.6 days ago9 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.9 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Artworks honour WW2 female steelworkersIt is hoped a maquette of a steelworker will become a full size sculpture to be placed in Consett.6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Farm crash teenager's organs save five livesThe parents of Aaron Anderson urge people to discuss their organ donation wishes and honour them.6 Aug 202621 Jul 2026Women face arduous night transits, watchdog saysMore than a quarter of transfers to and from the site are overnight, a watchdog says. 21 Jul 202619 Jun 2026Women kept in detention despite suicide concernsJust two out of 10 reports on an individual's suicide risk in 2025 led to release, data suggests. 19 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Teenager's crash death leaves family 'broken'Jessica Metters is described as "the most loving, precious, innocent little girl".17 Jun 202612 Jun 2026'Purpose' of women-only detention site questionedA watchdog found some 60% of women held at the site were ultimately given alternatives to detention.12 Jun 2026...