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Inside St. Oswald's clothing repair workshop
In the Ouseburn, volunteers repair donated clothes that aren't yet fit for sale in shops.

Using therapy dogs to unlock potential in Consett
Sasha and Shadow explain the work they do helping the community in Consett.

TikTok cleanfluencer tidies Durham home for free
Bea Elton shares the story behind her big clean in Durham.

Walking to Benidorm for British Heart Foundation
Craig Mountford is raising money in memory of his dad.

Sunderland lass gives hair to Little Princess Trust
Abigail Emmerson has donated around a metre of hair to make a wig for another girl.

Salute Her UK supports forces sexual abuse victims
They are pushing the Ministry of Defence to change the way these crimes are investigated.

Durham's powerful night of music, unity and hope
RT Minds and Durham Student Music have teamed up for Never Give Up 2026.

Lauren and Lola are doing a challenge for charity
Lauren and her dog Lola will be doing a challenge together throughout February.

How Blyth mam is inspiring other cancer patients
Leah Cullen is using her experiences to help support others with cancer.

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.