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Make a Difference: North East Episodes

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    Helping women embrace their natural waves

    Merwave founder Abi explains the work she's done to support others.

  2. Helping people feel less lonely in Durham

    Becka explains Sacriston Community Associations work which is supported by Comic Relief.

  3. Helping North East teenage boys with mental health

    Kai and Reece from Mental Shift explain how they're helping others.

  4. Helping improve adult literacy in Blyth

    Sharo Fawcett is from the charity Blyth resource and information centre.

  5. Great North Run's charitable impact back for 2026

    Sir Brendan Foster discusses how the Great North Run has raised more than £25m.

  6. Gladiator's winner Joe is a Kinship Ambassador

    Joe was raised by his grandmother after his mum died when he was two years old.

  7. Gateshead youth project Arches relaunches for 2026

    Programme leader Sandy Duff explains how they use creative arts to support people.

  8. From teen amputee to role model athlete

    At thirteen years old Olly Liddle diagnosed with cancer and had his leg amputated.

  9. Five-year-old helping nurses after Granda's death

    Lexi has raised just under £6,000 for Marie Curie in 12 months.

  10. Fighting furniture poverty in Gateshead since 1996

    Christine Kennedy from Furniture Foundations explains what they do in the community.

  11. Durham's powerful night of music, unity and hope

    RT Minds and Durham Student Music have teamed up for Never Give Up 2026.

  12. Durham teen raising money for terminally ill dad

    15-year-old Charlie is trying to make the most of the time he has left with his dad Paul.

  13. DJing in Gateshead to tackle anti-social behaviour

    Mike and Stew from Northern Pulse explain their scheme for young people in Gateshead.

  14. Did you know the Metrocentre has a community hub?

    Anna Foster visits the Metrocentre's community hub.

  15. Cycling for charity Garry had his bike stolen

    Garry Lee is cycling the distance from Newcastle to New York. He had his bike stolen.

  16. Community shop to help Sunderland families

    Kay Davidson visits Community Shop Fawcett.

  17. Combatting social isolation and poverty in Durham

    Chris, Asaan and Harry explains what Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing Project does.

  18. Byker cardiac arrest family reunited with CPR hero

    Sam saved Matt's step-dad Barry in a viral story on Facebook - Matt Bailey united them.

  19. Bradley Lowery's mam starts RVI hamper initiative

    Bradley was celebrated by Everton and Sunderland fans at the weekend.

  20. Bouncing back from cancer to run a marathon

    Lucy Fraser from Newcastle ran the London Marathon now she is in remission from cancer.

  21. A trust in memory of Chloe and Liam

    Mark Rutherford has dedicated himself to supporting the community through this trust.

  22. 83 free new breakfast clubs to open in North East

    A mam from South Shields shares the benefits she's seen with her child at breakfast club.

  23. 7-year-old has raised over £12,000 for charity

    Daisy is a young pageant queen helping raise money for North East charities.

  24. 3,000 new parents helped by baby boxes

    Jess from Whickham shares her experience of the baby box from The Children's Foundation.

  25. ‘I had a car crash that changed my life’

    Charlie is taking on a challenge: running 10 miles to recognise this milestone.

  26. 'Young children don't manage expectations'

    Nadia from Tranquil Treehouse caught up with Anna Foster.

  27. 'You can access the best tariffs with a smart meter'

    Simon Francis tells Anna Foster about a rise in the energy price cap.

  28. 'Women with experience of the justice system'

    Gilly Hope has been talking to Dawn Harrison about The Story Chair.

  29. 'Why I'm wearing a ball gown every day for a year'

    Jennifer Gane is spending the 365 days of 2025 dressed in a selection of ballgowns.

  30. 'What veterans see on TV can be triggering'

    Simon Pryde spoke to Andy Cammiss from the East Durham Veterans Trust in Seaham.

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