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The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

RECAP: Long delays following crash on the A19

Good evening, we have received reports of a crash on the A19 at the Tees Flyover which is causing large delays. We will bring you updates as we get them.

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Rioters - one armed with hammer the other attempting to set bin alight - jailed

Two men have been jailed for their very differing roles in the Middlesbrough rioting which left a trail of destruction through the town centre.

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First look inside stylish new Thai-fusion restaurant as opening date is revealed

New pictures have offered a first look inside the upcoming Coco & Rum restaurant on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough.

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Convicted drug dealer involved in death of Luke Jobson is back behind bars

A Teesside drug dealer who was deported when he was released from prison following the death of a popular Yarm man is back behind bars.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Three arrested after police chase through town ends in two-vehicle smash

Three people have been arrested after a police chase through Middlesbrough ended in a two-vehicle crash on Longford Street.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Street taped off after car ploughs into brick wall in 'police chase' drama

A residential street in Middlesbrough was taped off after a car ploughed into a brick wall following a reported police chase.

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Man hospitalised with serious injuries after attack with cordon at Holiday Inn

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after reports of an attack at the Holiday Inn Express in Middlesbrough.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

NAMED: Killers, rapists, violent men and rioters - those locked up last month

Here are some of the most serious offenders who have faced justice at Teesside Crown Court throughout October.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Arsonist robbed man of e-bike and threw petrol bomb through pensioners' window

A Darlington thug who hit a man in the face before stealing his e-bike turned up at his victim’s house with an axe demanding he hand over the charger.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Biker gets last ride on way to his funeral in hearse made from favourite bike

Colin Reed, known to friends as Reedy, spent much of his life on the road with his trusty motorbike, travelling around the country from his Middlesborough home.

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Playing a starring role for autistic children in the North East this Christmas

A CHRISTMAS campaign to provide free parent-and-toddler groups for North East families with autistic children has been launched by a big-hearted charity.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Rescuers 'can't understand' how lonely, long-stay cat hasn't found forever home

A lonely cat who was rescued by the RSPCA in Middlesbrough is looking for his paw-fect home this Halloween

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Woman charged for dealing suspected class A drugs near North East park

A woman has been charged for dealing suspected class A drugs at Park Vale Road in Middlesbrough

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North East council targeted by suspected online hackers

This morning Middlesbrough council were targeted by suspected online hackers

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Police officer allegedly failed to protect victim of domestic abuse

A Cleveland Police officer is facing a misconduct hearing accused of failing to protect a victim of domestic abuse.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Man threatened partner with meat cleaver during campaign of abusive behaviour

A controlling and bullying Stockton man has been locked up for terrorising his partner in a campaign of abusive behaviour during their relationship.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Man, 21, hit with five year ban after lighting flare during football match

A man has been banned from football matches for five years and fined £2,000 after being found guilty of lighting a flare in Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Two hospitalised after car crash sees road closed at rush hour

Two people were taken to hospital after a car crash closed the A174 at rush hour yesterday evening (October 29).

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Live: Road closed at rush hour after car crash - follow for updates

We have received reports of a car crash closing the A174 - more as we have it.

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Rogue roofer who failed to complete work prosecuted by Durham County Council

Roofer Christopher Wase left two customers out of pocket and with shoddy unfinished work at their homes after pocketing down payments.