MEDICAL directors are urging anyone who is eligible for their flu vaccine to get protected as soon as possible. 

Ambulance bosses are again appealing for people in the North East to use their emergency service wisely over the New Year.

Hemlington's newest arrival isn't your average gym. Packing more than just punches, the Hemlington Boxing Club, which opened its doors last weekend, aspires to be a community game-changer.

Born from the dreams of local residents, the club breathes life into a derelict former community space. Funded by a £15,000 grant from the government's Safer Streets initiative, the revamped gym is already attracting interest and new members with its promise of fitness, friendship, and, who knows, maybe even a world champion.

From clay modelling and jewellery making to Bollywood dancing and table games, Ageing Better Middlesbrough has released its latest programme of free taster sessions for people aged 50 and over.