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on October 23, 2023

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Calling All Pastry Lovers: Greggs Drive-Thru Arriving on Delves Lane, Consett!

Get ready for a convenient caffeine and baked goods fix! Greggs, the beloved British bakery chain, is bringing its popular drive-thru concept to Delves Lane in Consett. This news is sure to excite fans of Greggs' signature sausage rolls, flaky pastries, and tempting treats. The drive-thru will offer a quick and easy way to grab your favorites on the go, perfect for busy mornings or a spontaneous afternoon snack attack. Details on the New Drive-Thru While an official opening date hasn't been announced yet, plans for the Greggs drive-thru on Delves Lane have been approved. The new location will occupy the site of a former petrol station, transforming it into a modern and convenient spot for your Greggs cravings. Expected Features Here's what you can expect at the new Greggs drive-thru: Menu board: Browse the menu of delicious pastries, sandwiches, drinks, and more from the comfort of your car. Ordering station: Place your order with a friendly staff member. Pick-up window...

Morrisons, Old and New, Consett

Wm Morrison Supermarkets, trading as Morrisons, is the fifth largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. As of 2021, the company had 497 supermarkets across England, Wales and Scotland, as well as one in Gibraltar. The company is headquartered in Bradford, England. Founded in 1899 by William Morrison, hence the abbreviation Wm Morrison, it began as an egg and butter stall in Rawson Market, Bradford, England. Until 2004, Morrisons store locations were focused primarily in the North of England but, with the takeover of Safeway in that year, the company's presence increased significantly in the South of England, Wales and Scotland. As of February 2021, Morrisons employed 110,000 employees and served around 11 million customers each week. The company was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in October 2021. Morrisons' UK market share in September 2022 was 9.1% – behind Tesco (26.9%), Sainsbury's (14.6%), Asda (14.1%) a...

A Legacy of Coal: From Victory Pit to Lidl Store

The Lidl store in Consett stands on a site steeped in history. Once a bustling center of coal mining activity, the area was known as the Victory Pit, part of the Crookhall Colliery complex. A Long History of Mining Coal mining in the area began in the early 1830s, with a network of pits and drift mines dotting the landscape. The first pit on the Lidl site itself was the Latterday Saints Pit, sunk in 1847. This pit provided not only high-quality coal but also fire clay, a key ingredient in the bricks used by the Consett Iron Company. The Latterday Saints Pit, also known as the Saints Pit and Delves Colliery, remained operational until 1913. The Victory Pit Takes Center Stage In 1921, a new chapter began with the sinking of the Victory Pit shaft. This pit became the focal point of mining activity on the site until its closure in November 1963. The Victory Pit wasn't just a single mine; the site also housed "beehive coke ovens" for processing coal and served as a collectio...

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