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Teesside school uniform pledge will double donations for families before the new term
The Teesside Charity has launched a match-funded school uniform appeal after referrals for help rose sharply this year. Every pound donated to the pledge is being doubled for local children.
£1.8m apprenticeship pot is already helping Tees Valley firms take on new talent
Eleven major employers have pledged around £1.8 million through a Tees Valley scheme that redirects unused apprenticeship levy funding to local businesses. So far, 89 apprentices have been supported and £600,000 remains available.
Hartlepool pub completes £190k transformation into sports venue
The Greenside in Hartlepool reopened in March after a £190,600 refurbishment transformed the community pub into a Grandstand sports venue with a three-metre screen, upgraded sound and new matchday features.
There is more good happening on Teesside than you think. And noticing it matters.
Bad news is very good at getting our attention. But research suggests the stories and information we repeatedly consume can affect how we feel, and Teesside has far more good happening than the headlines sometimes suggest.
Billingham young carer Katie scores 100% while supporting others
St Michael's student Katie achieved a perfect Health and Social qualification score while balancing her studies with caring responsibilities and work supporting young carers.
The Redcar tutor helping adults find confidence through learning
Redcar and Cleveland's Adult Learning Service has put the spotlight on lead tutor Simon Bushaway and the everyday work of helping adult learners build confidence and skills.
Hartlepool signs recovery-city pledge as £3.2m support centre beds in
Hartlepool Borough Council has joined the Inclusive Recovery Cities movement, building on a new Whitby Street treatment centre and local work to make recovery more visible and supported.
New Asda internship will give Stockton young adults real workplace experience
A supported internship launching at Asda's Portrack Lane store will combine real work experience with daily learning for young adults with an EHCP or SEN Support Plan.
Middlesbrough drop-in supports up to 80 people each week
A weekly Salvation Army drop-in in Middlesbrough is bringing food, clothing, healthcare access, advice and company together under one roof for up to 80 people at a time.
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Tees hospital members invited to question NHS leaders at joint AGM
Members of Teesside’s two NHS foundation trusts can hear about hospital performance, future plans and put questions to leaders at a joint meeting on 5 October.
World-leading ultrasound specialist shares expertise at North Tees
Professor Hassan Okasha joined Tees clinicians for specialist endoscopic ultrasound teaching, lectures and live-streamed cases at North Tees hospital.
From hospital volunteer to critical-care colleague: Mehtap’s year of progress
Hartlepool’s Mehtap Durmus used years of volunteering to rebuild confidence, return to healthcare and progress into a healthcare-assistant role at North Tees.
Kyro and friends bring a four-legged lift to James Cook spinal unit
Ten funded dog-therapy sessions are giving long-stay spinal patients at James Cook comfort, company and a welcome reason to get into the hospital garden.
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