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NAMED: Man charged after 'hit and run' leaves pedestrian seriously injured
A man has been charged with a string of driving offences after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a “hit and run”.
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Teesside kickboxer and PhD student scoops five gold medals at world championships
Caitlin Chapman from Middlesbrough scooped five medals at the Kickboxing World Championships held in Brisbane, Australia last month.
Two men taken to hospital after police called to 'disturbance'
Two men were taken to hospital, one with 'serious injuries', after an incident at a property on Orme Way in North Ormesby, last night.
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Teen thugs shouted 'kill him' then left man with appalling injuries in sword attack
A pair of teenagers who were part of an armed gang attack on a young Middlesbrough man have been locked up after leaving their victim with significant injuries.
North East hospitals team raises thousands to for lung cancer patients
Lung cancer nurses from University Hospitals Tees in the North East raised over £10,000 through a summer charity ball to support patients and families.
Man arrested after hitting pedestrian leaving one in hospital, another injured
A Middlesborough man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple driving offences after crashing into two separate vehicles on Cargo Fleet Lane, leaving one in hospital and another with injuries.
Huge crowds turn out to celebrate Diwali in North East town centre
A colourful family festival has illuminated the heart of a North East town drawing crowds from across the region.
Plans for thousands of new homes at North East town centre unveiled
Plans have been revealed for up to 3,400 new homes in Middlehaven, located just minutes from central Middlesbrough.
Cleveland Police officer facing accelerated misconduct hearing for beating woman
A Cleveland Police officer is facing the sack after he was convicted of beating his partner during a drunken row at her home.
Psychiatric report requested for man accused of attempted murder as case adjourned
A Middlesbrough man charged with attempted murder was not asked to enter any plea to the offence to allow time for a psychiatric report to be completed.
North East NHS vocational education service rated 'outstanding'
Ridgeway Education, a vocational education service for NHS patients in the North East, has been rated ‘outstanding’ in its first full City & Guilds external quality assurance inspection.
Middlesbrough kickboxer wins five gold medals at World Championships
A Middlesbrough kickboxer returned from the World Championships in Australia with a handful of gold models.
Beloved book helps inspire North East children to take up reading
Pupils at Sunnyside Academy in Middlesbrough were treated to a special reading of The Gruffalo, led by Early Years Foundation Stage lead Emma Enderwick, as part of a drive to inspire a love of reading
Drug dealer jailed after being found with cash and crack cocaine in Middlesbrough
Ribaz Nawzad, 34, was searched along with the vehicle and officers found cash and mobile phones.
North East pubs to offer free drinks to veterans and current service members
11 North East pubs are offering free drinks for veterans ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Drug dealer found with crack cocaine hidden in shorts after being stopped in BMW
A man who flooded Middlesbrough with hard drugs was caught by police with crack cocaine in his shorts.
Murderer, rapists and violent thugs among those locked up in October
Murderer, rapists, a drug dealer and violent thugs among those locked up at Teesside Crown Court last month.
Haulage firm fined £250,000 after man, 30, killed in tragic container accident
A haulage firm has been fined £250,000 over the death of a worker who was killed by a falling metal frame in a shipping container.
Girl, 10, suffers suspected broken leg after being struck by masked bikers
A 10-year-old girl has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after being knocked over by a bike, on Endsleigh Drive in Middlesbrough yesterday evening.
'It's an absolute disgrace': Residents' warning as Arriva considers bus route changes
Passengers have urged a regional operator to listen to local voices amid proposed changes to a key bus route.