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Getting Riveted at Stockton

Stockton's opening event for the region-wide Festival of the North East is quite literally Riveting Stuff!

People of all ages will be able to celebrate Teesside's proud engineering history and be inspired to be part of its bright future - and see how rivets are made.

Find out more about Riveting Stuff and the many exciting activities taking place.

Benefits are changing

The Government has made major changes to the way benefits are calculated and paid.

Changes will affect Council Tax, Housing Benefit, Disability Living Allowance and the Household Benefit Cap.

Find out more about the changes and how to get to get help and advice.

ArtFund judges select their favourite Preston Park visitor pic

ArtFund judges have now picked a favourite visitor snap for each of the ten attractions in the running to become Museum of the Year 2013. Louise Lowes' entry - Autumn Photo Shoot - now represents Preston Park Museum and Grounds in the public vote. Find out more about the competition and how to vote for Louise's pic as your favourite.