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Schoolchildren at a Peterlee school spread kindness to care homes
Postcards were sent to care homes and the children received some replies from residents thanking them for their kind messages.
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Darlington foodbank receives donation to help continue its work in the community
The money will be used to purchase essential items that the foodbank is always extremely low on such as tinned meat meals and frozen items.
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County Durham couple share foster care experience
Sue Webb and her husband Andrew fostered a nine year-old girl last July and have told their story.
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Methodist churches in Hartlepool area partners with Christian Aid to provide Covid jabs overseas
At present richer countries have more access to vaccines than the poorer ones where Christian Aid works.
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Cleveland beekeepers warn of serious threat to honey bees from exotic pest
Cleveland Beekeepers Association have launched a petition in a bid to keep the invasive species at bay
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Darlington Borough Council calling for more foster carers
The council’s fostering team are using 'Foster Care Fortnight' to help highlight the need for more foster carers across the region.
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Durham business man launches 'Heart of The North' challenge
Darren Cutler has created a virtual challenge in order to raise money an help get people active.
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Green fingered students at a Billingham College get planting with donation of trees
The Skills Academy students are getting their hands dirty and mucking in to create a calming outdoor space for their fellow learners.
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Visitors to Thornton Pocket Park in Pelton sitting pretty thanks to community fund grant
The park has become a popular place for local families to visit and play, especially during the pandemic.
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Stockton residents help three local charities by donating winter coats and accessories
The campaign may become an annual collection following its huge success.
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Street named in honour of councillor who dedicated more than 50 years to Darlington
A street at a new development in Mowden, after Cllr Bill Stenson, who passed away at the age of 92 in 2018.
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Durham care home residents knit for premature babies
This is the home’s fourth donation of items during lockdown, made up of 50 hats and three blankets.