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Hartlepool music trust opens £1,000 grants for young performers
Instrumentalists and vocalists aged 14 to 25 with strong Hartlepool links can apply for help with further music study before the 11 December deadline.
Nine Yards takes active-travel support to communities across Tees Valley
Free bike checks, guided activities and practical travel support are being taken to venues across all five boroughs under a new community-led delivery model.
CommunityRefugee Futures volunteers help Nine Yards allotments prepare for winter
A Refugee Futures team has helped clear beds, shift soil and get Nine Yards’ community allotments ready for winter and next year’s growing season.
Acklam pub collecting winter essentials to help people facing homelessness
The Coronation Inn in Middlesbrough is collecting coats, sleeping bags, tents and toiletries for Teesside community organisation Nite Light CIC.
Hemlington charity prepares for bigger home at Viewley Centre
Tees Valley Together is moving its Eco Shop, pre-loved goods project and community support into a larger, more visible unit at Hemlington’s Viewley Centre.
Darlington residents’ stories of home find a place at Hopetown
A new exhibition shaped with refugees, migrants and long-term residents brings stories of belonging, friendship and cultural exchange to Hopetown Darlington.
Five ideas for exploring Tees Valley in autumn
Woodland walks, heritage travel, wildlife watching and quieter coastal paths offer possibilities for a local autumn day out.
Free adapted cycling sessions offer inclusive activity in Darlington
Darlington's Move More team is offering free Monday cycling sessions with adapted bikes and trikes for people with learning and physical disabilities.
Yarm co-founder launches algae-based pet supplement brand
Rhys Barker, originally from Yarm, has co-founded Köning & Ritter, a new brand using algae-derived omega-3 in powdered cat supplements.
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Darlington visitor guides put independent shops and attractions on the map
Hartlepool
£246,706 backs youth-led change across three Tees Valley towns
Middlesbrough
Toy Appeal referrals close Friday as £500 Christmas fund remains open
Redcar & Cleveland
Free Redcar dance fitness classes extended until 18 December after pilot
Stockton-on-Tees
Warm Homes support could fund major upgrades across Tees Valley
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More connectionUKSBS wins national training award for staff-led improvement projects
The public-sector services organisation, which has a Stockton office, has been recognised for a Green Belt programme requiring measurable workplace results.
Middlesbrough robotics firm Nippybot secures funding to expand delivery trials
The company's undisclosed angel investment will support more autonomous robots and new partnerships as it moves towards real-world deployment.
Extra half-term places open to more Middlesbrough families
Bring it on Boro has opened extra free October half-term places for children aged five to 16 in families facing financial or serious health pressures.
Stockton opens first public stage of new Local Plan
Residents, community groups and businesses can help set priorities for Stockton’s new Local Plan through three consultations open until 4 December.
Culture
More cultureThe Gathering Sounds sets September 2027 return after Stockton festival draws more than 1,000
Stephen Street brings four decades of studio lessons to Middlesbrough students
Darlington students explore African culture through music and storytelling
Tees Valley digital creators offered £250 business-development grants
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