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The Durham man running with a mannequin on his back
Jake Gunn is running the Great North Run with a 16kg mannequin on his back.
Maureen the chatty volunteer
Maureen Treharne from Catterick Garrison balances caring with volunteering for the NHS.
The bakery helping neurodivergent people get into work
The Glowsticks Project have expanded into the Dundas Arcade in Middlesbrough.
Baby daughter's memory inspired 'my ultimate test'
Ian Luker ran 212 miles in a tunnel to raise money for maternity bereavement services.
The charity helping the homeless 'with no options'
Louise Hobson visits Cornerstone's County Durham branch to see how they help the homeless.
'It's very sad to see a queue of people waiting for food'
Michael and Bob Singh run Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen in Middlesbrough.
