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The Deputy Prime Minister has met bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and written to both them and residents in the immediate community, to share her decision that Grenfell Tower will be carefully taken down to the ground.  This is a deeply personal matter for the peopleContinue Reading

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A HOSPITAL trust from Teesside is delighted after over 150 electronic devices were donated to its digital donation appeal in January.  South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust held two digital donation events across its hospital sites at James Cook and the Friarage on Wednesday 15 January. The events were heldContinue Reading

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Nicky Francis, 48, a fitness manager at Middlesbrough’s Neptune Centre is taking on the national Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Now. She will be joining an East Region team of colleagues and partner suppliers from award-winning operator Everyone Active  – the company which manages leisure centres forContinue Reading

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Winter clothes, a hot meal and a warm welcome were on offer for those in need at a special event in Middlesbrough. In Out of the Cold is held every year at Middlesbrough Town Hall in the run up to Christmas, aiming to raise awareness and provide advice and support.Continue Reading

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A nine-year-old boy who captured hearts online for his incredible fundraising efforts has concluded his charitable journey in style—organizing a charity football match against Newcastle United YouTubers. Wilf, who has raised over £20,000 for causes such as the West End Foodbank, The Alan Shearer Foundation, and Dementia Matters over theContinue Reading

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Alasdair MacConachie OBE, a revered philanthropist, business leader, and dedicated community campaigner, passed away on Christmas Day at Darlington Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was 78. Mr. MacConachie’s impact on Darlington and beyond is immeasurable. As the driving force behind Sherwoods Motor Group, he built a thriving businessContinue Reading

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Thousands of tonnes of food, including festive favourites like brussels sprouts and potatoes, that might otherwise go to waste will be delivered to those who need it most, thanks to a new £15 million government fund. An estimated 330,000 tonnes of edible food is either wasted or repurposed as animalContinue Reading

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On Boxing Day morning, hundreds of brave souls gathered at Redcar’s seafront for the annual Boxing Dip, plunging into the icy North Sea to raise funds for North East charities. The event, a cherished tradition in the area, sees participants of all ages donning festive costumes, from Santa suits toContinue Reading

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Walking groups are heading into the hills on Christmas Day, with organisers saying “nobody should be alone if they don’t want to be”. Newcastle Hiking has a walk planned in Northumberland, with a separate group meeting in Keswick, Cumbria. Steve Upton, from Newcastle, decided to organise one after he spentContinue Reading

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Local musicians have joined forces to raise more than £50,000 for a charity tackling child poverty in Sunderland. A large concert – involving more than 10 bands – was held at the Fire Station earlier this month. Organisers said £51,955 had been raised – more than any other single charityContinue Reading