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LIVE - A19 shut at A66 exit ramp as vehicle sheds load near flyover
The Middlesbrough A66/A19 flyover is currently closed due to a lorry shedding its load on the motorway.
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Lidl’s long-running battle for new store in North East town faces crunch council vote
A discount supermarket chain could soon be allowed to build another store in Middlesbrough. Lidl hopes that councillors on Middlesbrough Council’s planning committee will give their proposals the green light next week, as the saga over a potential shop in Linthorpe rumbles on into its fifth year.
Britain needs to 'get working again', says North East MP after poverty data released
Matt Vickers pointed to employment being the key on lifting children out of poverty after new data revealed one in three children in the region are growing up in poverty.
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Middlesbrough road closures and works drivers need to know this week
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Why the air ambulance was seen landing at a North East race track this weekend
Emergency services, including the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) were called to Teesside Autodrome in Middlesbrough due to a person being unwell.
Elderly man left with 'serious' injuries after being attacked by Staffie on dog walk
An elderly man was rushed to hospital with serious hand injuries after he and his dog were attacked by a Staffie on Barnaby Crescent in Eston.
Drug dealer jailed after crashing car while on run from police with class A drugs
A man was jailed after crashing a car and attempting to run from police while in possession of class A drugs.
Driver banned for driving without due care and attention on A68
A Middlesbrough driver has been banned from driving after he failed to turn up at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court.
Peter Rabbit to visit North East shopping centre this Easter
Teesside Park in the North East will host Peter Rabbit-themed Easter events from April 3 to 20, featuring free family activities, character appearances, and special discounts.
North East railway station revamp costs soar to £125m after major project delays
The amount of money being spent on Middlesbrough railway station improvements has nearly quadrupled in a matter of six years. Back in 2020, Tees Valley Conservative Mayor Ben Houchen announced that the station revamp was “fully funded”, with a total of £35m confirmed for redevelopment works.
North East door salesman who admits defrauding customers warned he could go to prison
A door salesman who defrauded his customers has been warned he could face prison.
Middlesbrough College students join police in terror response training
Students at Middlesbrough College gained hands-on experience in terrorism response through immersive training exercises delivered with Cleveland Police’s Armed Response Team.
Groundworks skills bootcamp success sees six trainees land full-time jobs
A civil engineering Skills Bootcamp in the Tees Valley has been hailed a success, with six out of seven participants securing full-time jobs, addressing skills shortages in groundworks roles.
Celebration event marks North East charity’s new minibus and rebrand
Teesside Ability Support Centre in Middlesbrough will unveil a new minibus and brand identity at a launch event on March 31, enhancing services for adults with disabilities across the Tees Valley.
Investigation launched after man taken to hospital with stab wounds following assault
A man was taken to hospital with stab wounds after an assault in Middlesbrough.
North East parents asked to help shape future of maternity care services
North East parents are being encouraged to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care to help shape future services.
One-way traffic rules made permanent on three North East streets - public notice
Drivers in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, will see permanent one-way traffic rules introduced on three residential streets.
From Berlin to Boro: The dream driving Middlesbrough’s City of Culture bid
I moved from Berlin to Middlesbrough because I’m a dreamer – now our eyes are on City of Culture, writes Anna Byrne
Key roadworks in and around Middlesbrough to be aware of this week
Key roadworks in Middlesbrough this week- do any affect you?
Rogue roofer escapes immediate jail for conning customers out of thousands of pounds
A rogue roofer narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence for conning customers out of thousands of pounds in payments.