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Make a Difference: TeesEpisodes

  1. Two dads take on 289 mile Harry Potter walk

    Adam Cook and James Pearson are embarking on a 289 mile walk from Durham to Scotland.

  2. The Make a Difference Young Hero winner is...

    Roman from Hartlepool went from causing mischief to raising awareness of mental health.

  3. The Make a Difference Volunteer Award winner is...

    Elizabeth Robinson set up the Ironstone Pantry in Lazenby to make meals for the village.

  4. The Make a Difference Community Award winner is...

    The Headlight Project was set up to help people who have been affected by suicide.

  5. The Make a Difference Active Award winner is...

    Carl Trattles has coached Prissick Rovers City Football Club for the last four years.

  6. The Durham man running with a mannequin on his back

    Jake Gunn is running the Great North Run with a 16kg mannequin on his back.

  7. The charity helping the homeless 'with no options'

    Louise Hobson visits Cornerstone's County Durham branch to see how they help the homeless.

  8. The bakery helping neurodivergent people get into work

    The Glowsticks Project have expanded into the Dundas Arcade in Middlesbrough.

  9. Stillington school helps food bank with waterbombs

    Students at William Cassidi Primary School in Stillington donated more than 400 items.

  10. Maureen the chatty volunteer

    Maureen Treharne from Catterick Garrison balances caring with volunteering for the NHS.

  11. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Young Hero Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  12. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Volunteer Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  13. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Great Neighbour Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  14. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Fundraiser Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  15. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Environmental Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  16. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Community Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  17. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Animal Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  18. Make a Difference Awards 2026 Active Finalists

    Learn more about the finalists in the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards 2026.

  19. From almost homeless to offering hope to others

    Jade Cotton started Last Hope after being put in a refuge and almost becoming homeless.

  20. Finding prostate cancer early 'isn't a death sentence'

    Leslie Cleckner from the Durham and District Prostate Cancer Group spoke to Amy Oakden.

  21. Could you give a teddy a new home?

    Vikki Camerone-Hall is from Iron Guidance and is organising a teddy appeal.

  22. Baby daughter's memory inspired 'my ultimate test'

    Ian Luker ran 212 miles in a tunnel to raise money for maternity bereavement services.

  23. 'The thought of children without presents is heartbreaking'

    Amy Oakden visited the Eston branch of the Salvation Army to meet some of the team.

  24. 'It's very sad to see a queue of people waiting for food'

    Michael and Bob Singh run Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen in Middlesbrough.

  25. 'I'm living proof you can get through any crisis'

    Middlesbrough bodybuilder Zak Wilkinson ended up in a coma due to his steroid addiction.