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Man and woman deny murder of two-year-old Isabelle Rose Welsh
A man and a woman have appeared in court to deny the murder of Thornaby toddler Isabelle Rose Welsh.
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New ‘Awesome Park’ print brings memories of former home back for Boro fans
Middlesbrough FC’s former Ayresome Park stadium is celebrated in a new artwork titled Awesome Park by cartoonist and fan Graeme Bandeira, featuring an aerial tribute to the ground.
Murder accused tells jury of shock at violence used in machete attack before man died
One of the men accused of being involved in the murder a Middlesbrough man caught up in a drug feud told jurors that he was shocked at the level of violence.
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Another shisha lounge could open in North East town if plans accepted
Teesside could soon be host to another shisha lounge, if plans are approved. Local planning authority Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) are currently considering proposals which would see a vacant unit transformed into a shisha café in the Boho 6 building on Linthorpe Road, on the edge
One person taken to hospital after crash following 'medical emergency' on A19
One person has been taken to hospital after a 'medical emergency' crash on the A19 southbound near the Mandale Interchange in Middlesbrough.
'Sadistic bully' who tortured women while holding them captive put behind bars
A dealer, now aged 80, who sadistically tortured two drug-abusing women, one on two occasions, while keeping them captive may well die in prison, a court was told.
RECAP - One person taken to hospital after 'medical incident' on A19
A lane is currently closed on the A19 southbound just after the Acklam Road, Mandale Interchange after a 'medical incident' as heavy traffic builds in the area.
12 suspects arrested in raids after Middlesbrough v Millwall match violence
12 suspects were arrested in raids by Cleveland Police in a crackdown after Middlesbrough v Millwall match violence
Monster trucks and ‘world’s tallest’ ride heading to North East park
Party in the Park returns to Stewart Park in Middlesbrough for a three-day event featuring monster trucks, motocross stunts, and live music entertainment.
‘Missed opportunities’ question after man died in 5ft fall as trial nears conclusion
Jurors have been asked to consider whether a logistics company “missed opportunities” or did all it could to keep its workers safe before a supervisor’s fatal fall.
Northern School of Art crowned England’s top FE provider for under 19s
The Northern School of Art’s Middlesbrough campus has been named the top-performing further education provider for under 19s.
Calls for release of pigeon trapped in shop window of shut down Debenhams store
Animal charities have urged the owner of the former Debenhams store on Newport Road in Middlesbrough building to act after a pigeon became trapped inside.
From zero to a four-star hygiene rating as North East takeaway completes turnaround
A Middlesbrough takeaway has seen a major improvement to its food hygiene rating. Grillicious Peri Chicken, located on Linthorpe Road, saw its rating of zero – the worst possible outcome – change to a four star rating just two months later after addressing raw chicken problems, amongst others.
Boy's fall from terraced house window no longer being investigated by police
An incident that saw a five-year-old boy fall from the window of a home is no longer being investigated by police.
Murder trial teen fleeing alleged drug gang machete attack admits dumping weapons
A Middlesbrough teenager has admitted throwing weapons out of a car after it fled the scene of a machete attack on an alleged rival drugs gang.
Grand Wedding Fayre to bring big‑day bargains to North East town hall
A wedding fayre is set to take place at a North East town hall, offering couples the chance to plan their "perfect day".
Teenager charged with murder admits working as a drug dealer for his co-accused boss
A teenager accused of being involved in the murder of a Middlesbrough man said he was working as a drug dealer for one of his co-accused at the time.
Mum jailed for pushing burning bin to police during riot wants to 'make things right'
A Middlesbrough mum who fell flat on her face after pushing a burning wheelie bin to police during rioting has spoken of the impact of her offending and how she wants to 'make things right'
Man died after 5ft plunge from rail-less ramp, but jury told risk was 'negligible'
An industrial accident reconstruction expert said the risk of a fall from a loading ramp, where a warehouse supervisor suffered a fatal accident, was “negligible”.
JD Sports looks set to relocate town centre store after brand named on plans
JD Sports looks set to relocate its Middlesbrough town centre store after the brand appeared on floor plans.