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Middlesbrough’s Class of ’86 reunites to raise money for Gary Parkinson’s care
Former Middlesbrough FC players will reunite at Middlesbrough Town Hall on 10 September for a fundraising evening supporting former teammate Gary Parkinson.

£1.25m boost takes Newcastle cancer trials institute beyond £28m raised
A Wolfson Foundation grant has moved the planned Sir Bobby Robson Institute closer to completion, with construction under way on the specialist cancer clinical trials centre.

Sunderland Sheepfolds housing plans get nearly £28m Homes England investment
More than 350 new homes are said to have been "unlocked" by a £27.7m investment by Homes England into the development of Sunderland's Sheepfolds neighbourhood. The Government's housing and ...

Maritime volunteers join River Tyne clean-up
Maritime volunteers have taken to the River Tyne as part of a multi-agency operation to clean up thousands of small… | North East | Environment | Environment | Community | ...

Golf network tees up £22,500 charity boost
A North East corporate golf network has raised more than £22,500 for two regional charities, taking its total fundraising beyond… | North East | Culture | Golf | Charity | Community | Donation | ...

Newcastle United stadium plans link to major investment strategy
The Public Investment Fund is considering a £2 billion development plan for Newcastle, including a new stadium proposal for 2030.

Sunderland considered for defence industry hub
Sunderland has been identified as a potential site for a new enterprise zone aimed at supporting the national defence sector.

Community rallies to safeguard Rothbury Estate
Businesses and residents in the North East have joined forces to protect wildlife on the estate.

Areas identified for multi-billion pound affordable housing investment
The government has confirmed the locations set to benefit from the first wave of its latest affordable housing scheme.

Government confirms initial funding for national housing programme
The first £9.6bn of the government’s wider £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme has been allocated.

Teesside tribute honours volunteers who fought in Spain
The North East Volunteers for Liberty is highlighting the legacy of local fighters who defended the Spanish Republic.

Newcastle guitar raffle boosts Northumberland conservation bid
Community members in Heaton are raffling a bespoke instrument to help secure land for the Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

Consett charity receives King's Award for voluntary service
Foundation For Good has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service for its work in County Durham.

New befriending initiative launches in Northumberland
Age UK Northumberland has introduced the Enabling Connections programme to provide vital face-to-face support for elderly residents.

Newcastle secures £141.4m to build 966 new council homes
Newcastle City Council has become a Homes England strategic partner, securing funding to deliver 966 new council homes over the coming decade.

Maritime volunteers join River Tyne clean-up after plastic pellet spill
Volunteer crews have joined a multi-agency clean-up on the River Tyne, using boats and local knowledge to help recover plastic pellets from the water.

£27.7m investment will unlock more than 350 homes on Sunderland brownfield site
Homes England is investing £27.7m in Sunderland’s Sheepfolds neighbourhood to unlock more than 350 homes, new infrastructure and active-travel routes.

Rothbury nature appeal passes £26m as £30m goal moves within reach
The Wildlife Trusts’ campaign to secure the 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland has passed £26 million including pledges.

Darlington refuge receives £15,000 to support children affected by domestic abuse
Family Help Darlington will receive a three-year £15,000 grant to provide therapeutic and early-intervention support for children staying at its refuge.

50 affordable homes get under way in Shildon, including 35 for social rent
Work has started on a £10 million development in Shildon that will provide 50 affordable homes, including 35 for social rent and 15 through Rent to Buy.