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Radio Tees,20 episodes

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Make a Difference Awards 2026 Animal Finalists
Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.
21 Sep 2026,3 mins
Make a Difference Awards 2026 Fundraiser Finalists
Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.
16 Sep 2026,4 mins
Make a Difference Awards 2026 Active Finalists
Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.
14 Sep 2026,3 mins
Make a Difference Awards 2026 Environmental Finalists
Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.
09 Sep 2026,3 mins
Make a Difference Awards 2026 Community Finalists
Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.
07 Sep 2026,3 mins
Make a Difference Awards 2026 Young Hero Finalists
Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.
03 Sep 2026,4 mins
Make a Difference Awards 2026 Volunteer Finalists
Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.
01 Sep 2026,4 mins
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.
25 Aug 2026,4 mins
Maureen the chatty volunteer
Maureen Treharne from Catterick Garrison balances caring with volunteering for the NHS.
05 Jun 2026,5 mins
The bakery helping neurodivergent people get into work
The Glowsticks Project have expanded into the Dundas Arcade in Middlesbrough.
31 Mar 2026,4 mins
Baby daughter's memory inspired 'my ultimate test'
Ian Luker ran 212 miles in a tunnel to raise money for maternity bereavement services.
17 Mar 2026,7 mins
The charity helping the homeless 'with no options'
Louise Hobson visits Cornerstone's County Durham branch to see how they help the homeless.
11 Mar 2026,4 mins
'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.
06 Feb 2026,4 mins
Two dads take on 289 mile Harry Potter walk
Adam Cook and James Pearson are embarking on a 289 mile walk from Durham to Scotland.
06 Feb 2026,5 mins
'I'm living proof you can get through any crisis'
Middlesbrough bodybuilder Zak Wilkinson ended up in a coma due to his steroid addiction.
14 Jan 2026,4 mins
From almost homeless to offering hope to others
Jade Cotton started Last Hope after being put in a refuge and almost becoming homeless.
16 Dec 2025,8 mins
'The thought of children without presents is heartbreaking'
Amy Oakden visited the Eston branch of the Salvation Army to meet some of the team.
09 Dec 2025,4 mins
Could you give a teddy a new home?
Vikki Camerone-Hall is from Iron Guidance and is organising a teddy appeal.
04 Dec 2025,5 mins
Stillington school helps food bank with waterbombs
Students at William Cassidi Primary School in Stillington donated more than 400 items.
18 Nov 2025,5 mins
Finding prostate cancer early 'isn't a death sentence'
Leslie Cleckner from the Durham and District Prostate Cancer Group spoke to Amy Oakden.
14 Oct 2025,5 mins