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The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Police appeal to find missing North East teenager, 16

A 16-year-old boy is missing from Duxford Rd, Middlesbrough, police have confirmed.

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Meet the 'exceptional' North East girl, 15, who spoke in Parliament

Sophie Bloomfield, 15, Youth MP for Redcar and Cleveland, has delivered a speech in the House of Commons and launched a report to Downing Street.

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North East businessman, 28, takes ownership of global company

Ashley Wood, a 28-year-old North East businessman, has completed a management buyout of iConvert, the world’s first iGaming-specific conversion solution.

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Police boss calls for review of electronic tagging scheme following TV expose

Cleveland Police PCC has written to the government calling for a review of electronic monitoring of criminals following a television expose.

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Shots fired at home and BMW set alight on driveway as CSI attend property

Officers from Cleveland Police were called to Collingham Drive in Nunthorpe at around 4.35am, following reports of a 'disturbance'.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Drugged-up driver was 16 times over the limit when he crashed into ambulance

A drugged-up Middlesbrough driver who was 16 times over the limit has been locked up after he crashed head-on with an ambulance.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Pathologist tells jury in murder trial how 14cm deep stab wound pierced man's heart

A pathologist has told jurors in a murder trial how the alleged victim, John Donaldson, suffered a fatal stab wound which pierced his heart.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Teen girl arrested after 'drug-laced vape' leaves three schoolkids in hospital

A 15-year-old girl has been arrested after three schoolkids were taken to hospital over a vape "laced with illegal drugs".

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Three children in hospital after 'smoking vape laced with illegal drugs'

Three school kids were taken to hospital after reportedly smoking a vape "laced with illegal drugs".

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

The young refugee nurse whose smile lights up A&E in a Teesside hospital

In the week marking International Nurses Day, PETER BARRON meets a young Palestinian refugee who is proving to be an asset to the NHS

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Pharmacist praised for creating North East hospital's first lactation suite

Jessi Jones, a specialist pharmacist at The James Cook University Hospital in North East England, has been commended for establishing the hospital’s first lactation suite.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Recruitment launched for leaders of key Tees Valley regeneration projects

Recruitment is underway for new chairs to lead major regeneration projects in Tees Valley. Strategic leadership roles are open for the South Tees, Hartlepool, and Middlesbrough Development Corporations.

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Cleveland's Safer Streets initiative sees reduction in crime - latest figures

The Home Office's Safer Streets programme has significantly reduced crime in Cleveland, North East England, according to recent figures.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Murder trial: Witness denies trying to protect alleged murder victim and her son

A witness who watched an alleged murder victim collapse in her Middlesbrough garden after being stabbed has denied trying to protect the victim and her son.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Six untaxed and potentially dangerous cars seized from this North East town

Six untaxed and potentially dangerous vehicles were seized in Grove Hill, Middlesbrough in a joint operation by Cleveland Police and Middlesbrough Council's Environmental Neighbourhood Safety Wardens.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

New country music bars are instant hit with big North East hopes for expansion

Teesside entrepreneur Glenn Bartlett 'took a punt' with HonkTonk's but now has three bars in the North East and big plans for the future

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Man left with broken jaw after attack near nightclub in early hours

The incident happened near Flares on Albert Road, Middlesbrough at around 4.30am on Saturday (May 10).

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Progress on park and ride for 2,000 workers to access Teesworks site

Significant progress is underway on a new 1,500-space park and ride facility supporting the Net Zero Teesside Power project at the Teesworks site in Redcar.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Man was hunted down and stabbed twice following row about bike, court heard

A dispute over a mountain bike resulted in a violent confrontation leaving one Middlesbrough man fatally stabbed after being ‘hunted down’, a court heard.

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Man dies after being dragged from mobility scooter in Middlesbrough attack

A man has died after being dragged from his mobility scooter and knocked unconscious during an attack.