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Christmas opening hours confirmed for Teesside Park including for Boxing Day sales
Teesside Park in the North East has extended its opening hours for the Christmas period, offering shoppers more time for gift buying, festive outings, and Boxing Day sales.
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New team to help keep Christmas revellers safe in North East town
A new team of street marshals will patrol Middlesbrough town centre this festive season as part of a pilot scheme aimed at keeping Christmas revellers safe during nights out.
New opportunity for young North East women to pursue their football dreams
Middlesbrough College and Middlesbrough FC have launched the Middlesbrough College MFC Women’s U19 Football Pathway, a new partnership supporting young women in North East Teesside to pursue careers in football.
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School pupils' artwork at North East hospital brightens clinical areas
Pupils from Yarm School have contributed vibrant artwork to the University Hospital of North Tees, brightening the hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff through a collaborative project.
Danger driver jailed after smashing into police car while carrying drugs and knife
A dangerous driver from Grangetown, who took officers on a high-speed chase before he smashed into a police vehicle, has been jailed.
Diggers spotted on proposed Lidl site as supermarket awaits decision on renewed bid
Diggers have been spotted on a proposed supermarket site after a renewed bid
Rioter who pushed a burning bin towards cordon jailed more than a year after disorder
A Middlesbrough rioter who pushed a burning bin towards a police cordon when a protest erupted into violence has been locked up for his role in the disorder.
Four men and teenage boy guilty of murdering 'loving' dad over stolen bike row
Four men and a teenage boy have been found guilty of murdering “loving” dad Jordan Hogg in a dispute over a stolen bike.
Young singers unite to celebrate ‘Love and Cheer’ at schools Christmas concert
Children from all six schools which make up the Prince Regent Street Trust took part in a trust-wide Christmas musical event, held at Stockton Baptist Church.
Senior lecturer at North East university helps launch new international health standards
Dr Vikki Park of Teesside University has helped launch new CAIPE Quality Standards for Pre-Registration Interprofessional Education (IPE) to enhance collaboration in healthcare education, unveiled at a prestigious House of Lords event.
North East home builder's community Christmas event raises £630 for charity
David Wilson Homes raised £630 for charity #AllForJoe during a festive community event at its Grey Towers Village development in Nunthorpe on December 4, featuring an evening of family fun.
Blue Badge day of action held across a North East community
A Blue Badge Day of Action targeting parking fraud was held across South Tees, led by counter-fraud specialists Veritau in collaboration with local authorities.
How this careers scheme is helping young people take first steps into work
Teessiders Joshua Hugill and Layla Agiadis, both 21, have started new roles at Middlesbrough-based Axiom Events, thanks to the Tees Valley Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme supporting young people into employment.
Man, 24, to face court after drugs, cash and machete seized in home raid
A man, 24, is due to appear in court after officers recovered drugs and cash in a home raid.
Driver, 21, arrested at scene after car ploughs through railings
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol after a car ploughed through safety railings in Middlesbrough.
Organisers of festive North East event apologise after issues over snow machines
The organisers of a festive North East event have apologised after problems surrounding snow machines meant that it was delayed.
The thriving youth club in North East park that 'feels like one big family'
Youth Infinity, a new youth club in Middlesbrough’s Pallister Park, is attracting dozens of young people weekly. Founded by Lindsey Morrow, the club offers a safe, supportive space for children in East Middlesbrough.
Safer Streets Summer operation praised after "fantastic" results
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has praised the Safer Streets Summer initiative for delivering "fantastic" crime reduction results across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, and Redcar and Cleveland
Watchdog may ease scrutiny of Tees Valley Combined Authority after signs of progress
TVCA could see their Best Value Notice removed before summer 2026. The update came at a TVCA Cabinet meeting on Friday December 12, where members heard that while the decision would be up to the government, an advisory board is set to recommend the removal of the Best Value Notice in the spring.
North East nurse cleared of drinking gin at work after claims she 'smelt of alcohol'
Nyembezi Ndlovu from Middlesbrough was accused of drinking gin on shift and physically abusing a resident - but many allegations were not proven.