Holy Trinity Parish Church in Darlington, venue for the 11 October baby loss memorial service

Darlington memorial service opens Baby Loss Awareness Week support to all families

A public memorial service at Holy Trinity on 11 October will sit alongside upgraded bereavement facilities and continuing NHS support in Darlington.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 8 October 2026

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Hartlepool Enterprise Centre goes on market with its small-business role protected

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 October 2026

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Tees Valley chosen to pilot apprenticeship ‘second chance’ support for young people

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Wagon Woods at Hopetown Darlington

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Year 5 pupils to explore Tees Valley careers through new college partnership

Middlesbrough College and Lingfield Education Trust have agreed three years of careers activity, employer contact and staff development for primary schools.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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Hartlepool's first author showcase brings 31 writers to York Road

A free three-hour event at Community Hub Central will bring together writers, readers and families for panels, signings, workshops and storytelling.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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Teesport handles record 57,800-tonne corn call as electric cranes boost efficiency

The ST Sofia became the port’s largest single-calling corn vessel, with investment helping the bulks team lift productivity sharply since 2016.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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Redcar and Cleveland’s first 60kW rapid EV chargers go live in Guisborough

The new Fountain Street East chargers add to a growing public network, with more locations planned across the borough.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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Families invited to plant 8,500 bulbs across Darlington parks this half-term

Free planting sessions will add spring colour around more than 100 trees while supporting pollinators and community pride.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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James Cook critical care team recruits more than 850 patients to national genetics study

The Middlesbrough team is helping researchers understand why infections and conditions such as sepsis make some people far more seriously ill than others.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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James Cook research aims to protect heart health during chemotherapy

A British Heart Foundation-funded study led from Middlesbrough is tracking how anthracycline chemotherapy can affect the heart over time.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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Alan Peacock memorial walk brings Boro supporters together for dementia support

Supporters retraced Middlesbrough landmarks in memory of loved ones while raising support for MFC Foundation and Dementia Action Teesside.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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Free six-week dance fitness programme launches in Redcar

Vibe Dance Fitness is bringing six free Friday sessions to Newcomen Methodist Church Community Hall in Redcar, with beginners and adults returning to exercise especially welcome.

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Fifteen award categories celebrated clinical, support and volunteer teams from hospitals and community services across Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.

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Free Hartlepool wellbeing day brings music, activities and local support under one roof

Hartlepool’s World Mental Health Day gathering will combine free activities, practical support and community awards at the Centre for Independent Living.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 7 Oct 2026

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Free ice skating returns for Stockton secondary school pupils

One secondary school each week will receive up to 200 free tickets for Billingham Forum Ice Arena’s Friday night disco sessions through May 2027.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 9 Sep 2026

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One Community Link sets five-year plan to tackle refugee homelessness and widen opportunity across Tees Valley

Stockton-based One Community Link has set out a five-year plan covering housing, employment, digital inclusion, racial justice and youth opportunity as it approaches ten years as a charity.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 9 Sep 2026

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Middlesbrough hosts northern trials for England’s next Homeless World Cup team

Nine teams from across northern England took part in England selection trials at MFC Foundation’s Southlands hub, with Middlesbrough and Hartlepool sides among the group winners.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 9 Sep 2026