A scheme to tackle long-term unemployment is being piloted in one of Teesside’s most deprived areas.

“I make it look easy and I kind of feel like it’s easy, but I know it’s really not.”

A charity says it is “disappointed” as one of its defibrillators in Hartlepool is targeted again.

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

A 61-year-old footballer dubbed Jackie Grealish says she will play until she “can’t play anymore”.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Spennymoor Town faces Aldershot Town at Wembley for the FA Trophy final at 16:15 BST.

George Robinson’s performances have had millions of views on social media.