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Positive local stories, useful developments and people making a difference in cost of living.

Stockton-on-Tees Old Town Hall in the town centre, photographed in 2022

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.

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Warm Homes Healthy People in Stockton-on-Tees banner showing knitted winter hats and a knitted house

Free boiler servicing offer gives eligible Stockton households until the end of September to get winter-ready

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is offering free boiler servicing to eligible homeowners until 30 September through its Warm Homes Healthy People scheme.

Graphic from The Teesside Charity's school uniform pledge campaign.

Teesside school uniform pledge will double donations for families before the new term

The Teesside Charity has launched a match-funded school uniform appeal after referrals for help rose sharply this year. Every pound donated to the pledge is being doubled for local children.

Free school uniform shop run by Darlington Cares

Darlington's free school uniform shop extends opening hours for summer

Darlington Cares has extended summer hours at its free uniform shop, which has supplied nearly 50,000 items and kept more than 22 tonnes of clothing in use.