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Accessibility fund opens up more of Darlington’s historic pumping station
Volunteer-run Tees Cottage Pumping Station has improved paths and access after receiving support from a Tees Valley scheme designed to make visitor attractions more inclusive.
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Darlington opens nominations for the people quietly making the town better
Residents have until 5pm on Friday 11 September to nominate local volunteers, students, businesses, public-service workers and community champions for the 2026 Stronger Communities Awards.
The volunteers keeping Wynyard Planetarium looking up
Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory is run by volunteers through Teesside Astronomical Science Centre, helping local schools, groups and families get closer to astronomy and space science.
CharityMiddleton Hall’s Open Gardens Event Raises Nearly £800 for Charity
The tranquil grounds of Middleton Hall Retirement Village in Middleton St George became a vibrant hub of activity last month as the village opened its gardens to the public in support of charity. Hosted as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS), the annual open day saw garden enthusiasts from across the region flock to […]