(20 Jan 2022, 7:59 pm)Jimmi wrote Was operated by Classic Buses prior to that going off a quick Flickr search.
763 is a more recent introduction.
There's also the commercial service 765 between Crook and Consett at the start and end of the day (M-F)
I went from Consett Bus Station to Genises Way (Tesco) on the 763 yesterday and wondered if there was any point in the service (it takes you there, but not back unless you catch the next one back) so is the 763 just a cheaper alternative to GNE if passengers don't need a day ticket? For a minute I thought maybe it was a free shuttle for elderly people to get to and from Tesco and the other shops in the surrounding area.