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Stephen Street brings four decades of studio lessons to Middlesbrough students
Audio and music production students heard Stephen Street discuss instinct, collaboration and continuous learning during an interview and Q&A.
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.
£246,706 backs youth-led change across three Tees Valley towns
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation and The Key will run three-year programmes giving young people safer spaces, practical support and a stronger local voice.
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.
Boro 2030 will carry City of Culture ideas into Middlesbrough’s bicentenary
Middlesbrough Council says work on a cultural programme for the town’s 200th birthday will continue after it missed the UK City of Culture shortlist.
Specialist chairs lift day-one mobilisation at North Tees
Twenty-three adjustable chairs are supporting orthopaedic recovery at University Hospital of North Tees after an early pilot improved day-one mobilisation.
Sixteen Tees Valley people and organisations recognised for inclusion work
Community leaders, charities, education teams, health organisations and local businesses were among 16 winners at the 2026 Tees Valley EDI Awards.
North Tees trial tests five-minute urine check for acute pancreatitis
A first-in-the-UK study at the University Hospital of North Tees is testing whether a rapid bedside urine check can support earlier diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
Darlington residents invited to shape 50,000 sq ft East Street office plan
A public drop-in on 21 October and online survey will gather views before the partnership submits a planning application this winter.
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Free Diwali celebration brings dance, crafts and food to Darlington Market Hall
Hartlepool
Free Hartlepool careers evening opens doors to NHS roles
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley investment strategy identifies international growth markets
Redcar & Cleveland
Tees Valley nature recovery consultation closes ahead of December decision
Stockton-on-Tees
ARC’s spring season puts local artists and relaxed performance centre stage
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Free Darlington fostering course opens in November for carers and newcomers
A free Darlington course beginning 4 November will cover child development, safeguarding and communication. Becoming an approved foster carer still requires a separate assessment.
New Tees Valley bus routes link hospitals, colleges and rural communities
New services 31 and X60, hospital links and expanded Arriva routes are operating across Tees Valley following a September rollout. Here is what has changed and where to check timetables.
Hartlepool asks non-users what would bring them back to leisure centres
Hartlepool residents who have not used a council leisure centre in six months can help shape services through a survey open until 31 October.
Free Teesside airport demo to show local firms how digital trade could cut paperwork
Teesside businesses can explore practical digital import and export tools at a free airport demonstration on Wednesday 21 October.
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