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Hundreds of young people explore future careers at Riverside Stadium event
More than 250 young people attended a careers event at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium, meeting local employers and exploring routes into engineering, digital, construction, clean energy and more.
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A Tuesday Tradition: How Billingham Community Choir Brings People Together
On a Tuesday evening in Billingham, something quietly lovely happens. As the day loosens its grip and coats are hung by the door, voices begin to gather. Not perfect voices. Real ones. Curious ones. The kind that carry the day with them and then gently set it down. This is Billingham Community Choir, and it […]
We Do: How Dan and Charlie Turned Lived Experience into a Community of Hope
We Do was founded by Dan and Charlie with a simple aim: to help people when life becomes challenging. At its core, the We Do project is built on a belief that feels both simple and quietly powerful: when life becomes overwhelming, support should be human, accessible, and free from judgement. Recovery, in this…
Inside Tees Valley Women’s Centre: A Lifeline of Support in Middlesbrough
Tees Valley Women’s Centre has spent more than four decades supporting women who are navigating some of the most complex challenges life can throw at them. Poverty, domestic abuse, mental ill health, addiction, homelessness, involvement with the criminal justice system. Often not one of these on its own, but…
Over 600 pupils from across Teesside participated in the fifth annual Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Enterprise Challenge
In an incredible display of creativity, passion, and teamwork, over 600 pupils from across Teesside participated in the fifth annual SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Enterprise Challenge, hosted by Teesworks. This exciting event, held in the heart of our vibrant industrial region, brought together…
NatureTees Valley’s Hidden Gems: Uncovering Lesser-Known Attractions
Take a minute to visit a stunning gem on your own doorstep! Often celebrated for its industrial heritage and vibrant urban centres, our region harbours a collection of lesser-known attractions that offer tranquillity and natural beauty. For those seeking to venture off the beaten path, destinations such as True Lover’s Walk in Yarm, Kildale Falls […]
Middlesbrough Mela: Transforming a Festival into a Platform for Healing and Unity
The Middlesbrough Mela, long celebrated as a vibrant showcase of arts, culture, and heritage, has undergone a profound transformation. What began as a cultural festival has now emerged as a crucial platform for healing, reconciliation, and community building. This evolution is the result of dedicated efforts by the…
A Way Out Expands Its Reach with New Middlesbrough Base
Teesside charity A Way Out opened a base on Wilson Street in Middlesbrough and received a regional first for the quality of its trauma-informed work.
Dog Days Delight: Redcar and Cleveland’s Journey to Becoming the North-East’s Top Dog-Friendly Destination
Redcar and Cleveland are barking up the right tree with their mission to become the most dog-friendly district in the North-East. With an increasing number of cafes, restaurants, and even a cinema rolling out the red carpet for our four-legged friends, it’s clear that dogs are more than just pets—they’re VIPs (Very…
Cheer Starz Academy Enriches Summer for SEND Children and Families in Middlesbrough
Cheer Starz in Coulby Newham gave children with special educational needs and disabilities an inclusive summer programme through Middlesbrough’s Bring it on Boro scheme.
Free Family Fun Awaits at Hemlington’s Exciting New Venue
Hemlington’s 2024 Family Fun Day moved to Viewley Hill Shopping Centre with free sport, circus skills, rides and activities supporting local businesses.
Embrace the Beat: Discover the Transformative Power of Dance at S&N Dance Centre
The weekly Vibe class at S&N Dance Centre in Billingham offered an informal, follow-the-teacher session for different ages and abilities.
Friends of Billingham Green
Friends of Billingham Green was formed to connect residents, businesses and St Cuthbert’s Church around heritage, events and new community activity.
Community InitiativesYoung carers thrive at Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College has received national recognition for the support it gives students who are young carers. The Carers Trust and The Children’s Society have acknowledged the way in which the College helps young carers who have to juggle studying and looking after a loved one. In recognition, the College has picked up a prestigious Young […]