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Tees River Trust receives £179,000 from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund
The charity is one of 68 projects to have been awarded a share of the £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
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Billingham Town Football Association Club Ltd receives funding boost
The club is celebrating a £26,468 funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust for the Billingham Town AFC Ltd Floodlight Renovation project.
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Senior Housekeeper at Newton Aycliffe care home wins Care Housekeeper Award
Julie was nominated for the award by Defoe Court’s Home Manager, Sarah Todd, after showing great leadership skills during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gilesgate pupils create window displays to spread some festive cheer
The school hosted a ‘big switch on’ for its Christmas displays, lighting up its windows to help spread some cheer through these continued challenging times.
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Tablets keep Hartlepool care home residents in touch with loved ones
The devices have helped residents to speak to their loved ones on a regular basis using video calling software.
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Motorcycling Santas race through Consett for brain tumour charity
Bikers bring festive cheer to town while also raising funds to fight a devastating disease.
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Etc. Prince’s Trust teaching team are pure gold!
With Covid 19 safety measures putting the glittering award ceremony on hold, the team heard the news announced live on BBC’s The One Show.
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Springing into action: Teenagers in Darlington help plant over 7,000 bulbs
Teens sign up the NCS autumn programme and hope to bring colour to The Denes Park this coming spring.
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Darlington children's charity gets £1,000 cash boost
The charity offers support to children and young people who have been affected by grooming and exploitation and those who have been missing from home or care.
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Hartlepool store director retires after 20 years service at opticians
Ian, said: "Specsavers has been a huge part of my life and one that I will cherish for years to come."
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Darlington teenager makes rail safety video
Jonah snapped up first prize in the script writing category and runner up in the film category and won a GoPro8.
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees shortlisted for national award
Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees has been nominated for their work with older people in residential and nursing homes.