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Nine in 20 years: A roll call of changing chief constables at North East police force
It was recently revealed that Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster is to retire in the coming months.
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Patient in 'respiratory distress' calls for more parking at NHS run health centre
A patient has described her struggle to park at a community health centre operated by the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Tyson Fury spotted at North East garage in surprise visit from boxing star
Boxing icon Tyson Fury made another headline-grabbing appearance in Teesside this week as he visited Acklam Car Centre in Middlesbrough.
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Fresh appeal launched over missing Donna Keogh 27 years after disappearance
This weekend marks 27 years since the disappearance of missing teenager Donna Keogh, in Middlesbrough.
Council sees 73.5 per cent increase in employees earning more than £50,000 a year
A council has seen a 73.5% increase in the number of its employees who earn more than £50,000 a year, but has attributed the rise to national pay awards.
Pervert caught when he sent child abuse image when trying to join fishing club
A pervert who inadvertently uploaded a sickening child abuse image when he was applying to join a Durham angling club has narrowly avoided prison.
Recruitment process to find new Cleveland Police chief constable set to begin
The recruitment process to find a new Cleveland Police chief constable to replace the retiring Mark Webster is to begin this week.
Ex-police boss shocked as tormentor walks free from court after making threats
A former Cleveland police and crime commissioner has spoken of his disbelief after a man who sent him a series of threats has walked free from court.
Blame game as steps taken allowing Government to control steel industry
Teesside politicians have engaged in the blame game as the Government moves to nationalise British Steel.
‘Slight’ changes to plans for 139 new houses in North East town are approved
‘Slight’ changes to plans for 139 new houses in Acklam have been approved.
Thug made sinister calls to ex-partner's family during campaign of abuse
A Middlesbrough thug who carried out an arson attack for a drugs baron is back behind bars for terrorising his ex-partner’s mother and sister.
Fire brigade faced hundreds of calls after nine 'deliberate' fires set in single area
Cleveland Fire Brigade were faced with hundreds of calls after 'deliberate fires' were set in Eston Hills over the weekend.
Drink driving detective is facing a misconduct hearing after swerving across A19
A drink driving Cleveland Police detective is facing a misconduct hearing after been banned from the roads for 17-months.
Teenage boy rushed to hospital after being 'stabbed' in bottom on street
A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital after being "stabbed" in the bottom in the street.
UPDATES: Shop front and blood-spattered pavement taped off after late-night incident
Police cordoned off the front of a store yesterday evening following a late-night incident - with pictures showing the blood-spattered pavement.
Secondary school where pupils faced challenges rated 'outstanding'
River Tees Secondary Academy in Pallister Park, Middlesbrough, has been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted following a September inspection.
Darlington street one of NINE North East winners in Postcode Lottery this week
All the People's Postcode Lottery winners in the North East this week (April 7 - 11).
Police find missing 17-year-old
Police are urgently searching for a missing 17-year-old from Middlesbrough as they are becoming ‘concerned’ with his welfare.
Redcar steelworks 'could have been saved' if legislation was passed earlier, say MPs
Redcar's steelworks "could have been saved" if new "bittersweet" legislation passed today was implemented a decade earlier, say politicians.
13.9m funding boost to help cut energy bills for Tees Valley homes
A consortium of councils in Tees Valley has secured over £13.9 million from the UK government's Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme.