More than 300 Teesside dancers to take over the Riverside pitch
Performers aged six to 79 will bring an original community dance and locally made score to Middlesbrough FC’s pitch before Saturday’s Cardiff City match.
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Two creative hubs planned for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool
Plans for linked digital and creative facilities in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool have cleared a regional funding stage, with final costs still subject to business cases.
Stockton landmarks turn red as football exhibition marks Black History Month
Newport Bridge and Stockton landmarks will be illuminated for Wear Red Day, while Preston Park Museum explores the borough’s Black football history.
Stockton residents invited to shape UK Town of Culture 2028 bid
Stockton is among 15 towns shortlisted for the first UK Town of Culture title, and local people can now help decide what its 2028 bid should celebrate.
Redcar groups and young people can apply for Woodsmith Foundation grants this autumn
Grants from £50 to £10,000 are available through different schemes, alongside awards of up to £1,500 for talented young people, with autumn deadlines approaching.
Hartlepool opens £200,000 fund for community places and spaces
Community organisations can seek capital funding for parks, beaches, public spaces and local facilities before the 30 November deadline.
Free Hartlepool events put hidden language disorder in focus
Three free drop-ins on 16 October will help families, carers and professionals understand Developmental Language Disorder and find practical guidance.
Stockton October half-term HAF bookings open at noon on Monday
Eligible Stockton families can book October half-term activities and meals from noon on 12 October, with important eligibility distinctions under the new free school meal rules.
Stockton volunteers act as patients to help train future doctors
University Hospital of North Tees is seeking more volunteers to role-play medical scenarios and give students experience with real people.
Stockton community groups can apply for share of £300,000 resilience fund
Not-for-profit organisations supporting Stockton residents can apply for grants of up to £30,000. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 30 October.
Thousands of lights to surround visitors at Preston Park Museum
Squidsoup’s immersive Submergence installation will open in Eaglescliffe on 23 October and run until March, linking light art with Stockton inventor John Walker.
Eight Teesside University funding schemes close on 21 October
Students starting eligible courses can apply for 18 awards across engineering, business, computing, games, science and health before the shared deadline.
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.
Period kits to travel with Teesside University teams for away fixtures
Small period-care bags will travel with university sports clubs to help students manage unexpected periods while competing away from campus.
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.
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.
Major South Gare protection works begin to strengthen River Tees against future storms
The first phase will place around 15,000 tonnes of high-density granite around the 150-year-old breakwater after extensive engineering work.
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.
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.
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.