'They nicknamed me Jackie Grealish'

A group of knitters from Hazelgrove Court Care Home make gifts for cheeky monkeys at a rescue centre.

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope is partnered with Katya Jones in the latest series.

Presenters Scott and Amy complete their part of the thousand-mile challenge for BBC Children in Need.

The teenager spent nearly six months in prison in Georgia after admitting drug trafficking charges.

Middlesbrough fans give their views on a new badge celebrating a milestone for the club.

Brodie, a 19-year-old bus-spotter, says joining the community has brought him confidence and joy.

Staff at Teesside Hospice plan a wedding in "less than two weeks" for one of their wellbeing patients.

Ray Pratt, who uses a wheelchair, spends his time chatting with people all over the world via radio.

The Silent Steppers began in Hartlepool with less than 10 members and a year later, dozens attend.

The Belgian Malinois pup starts training after being found stray on the streets of Hartlepool.

Billingham Snaps is documenting a changing town and sharing Teesside pride on social media.

Dot Robinson, who lives in Yarm, has helped raise more than 20 guide dogs over the past 10 years.

Elliot Gordon, who is mostly non-verbal and has autism, is rewarded by a grateful community.

Children at Grangetown Primary School are being taught how to connect with nature.

Teesside's Perfect Chicken, which has members from Lazenby, says the village club is struggling.

A market which has been running for 700 years is giving young traders a chance to sell their wares.

Social media hype and a local shanty group are teaching a new generation coastal folk music.

More than £4,000 is raised for a bronze statue on Saltburn pier, where Hendrix was a familiar face.

The arson attack on three cars on a driveway in Middlesbrough was filmed by a doorbell camera.

Gary Fox used to be involved in illegal street fights but now makes a living as a professional fighter.