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Billingham young carer scores 100% in Health and Social Care alongside top GCSE grades

Katie from St Michael’s Catholic Academy scored full marks in Health and Social Care while helping care for her sister and supporting other young carers.

The TEA Editorial Desk · 28 August 2026

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Billingham festival wins £30,000 to create new North East dance-theatre production

Billingham International Folklore Festival has secured £30,000 from Arts Council England for a new production mixing dance, music, storytelling and North East history.

Billingham, Tees Valley · 28 Aug 2026
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