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Murder-accused mum 'lunged at A&E nurse when asked about her daughter's broken leg'
A nurse who was assessing a Teesside toddler has told a jury in a murder trial how the mother became aggressive when safeguarding concerns were raised.
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Man dragged to the ground and attacked by Pitbull-type dog in North East park
A man was attacked by a dog in Pallister Park in Middlesbrough late at night and repeatedly bitten.
Live updates from the Isabelle Welsh murder trial - Day 4
Good morning and welcome to Day 4 of live coverage from Isabelle Welsh murder trial.
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Man arrested after armed police and bomb squad standoff saw 23 homes evacuated
A 48-year-old man has been arrested after a major armed police siege which forced the evacuation of 23 homes in Hemlington.
Here's where to watch England's World Cup clash with Panama in Middlesbrough
Where to watch England's final group stage match of the World Cup across Middlesbrough and Cleveland on Saturday.
North East convenience store's booze bid in the balance after objections are raised
A shop’s attempt to sell booze in Middlesbrough has received objections from both the local council and Cleveland Police. Cumberland Convenience store, better known as Stop & Shop – located on Cumberland Road – is hoping to gain a premises licence, but is facing an uphill struggle as counc...
Popular town centre restaurant set to close as part of chain's rescue plan
Turtle Bay will close its Middlesbrough restaurant under a proposed CVA, as rising costs hit the Caribbean chain, while other UK sites continue trading.
Bomb squad called after man barricades himself in home and 'makes threats'
Armed police and a bomb squad have been called to a Middlesbrough street after a man barricaded himself inside a house.
North East university secures £1m to boost defence skills training
A North East university has secured almost £1 million in Ministry of Defence funding to grow defence-related skills and opportunities for its students.
RECAP - Homes evacuated by armed police as man 'barricades himself in house'
Armed police are currently on a Hemlington street where residents have been evacuated after a man reportedly barricaded himself into a house
Recap of evidence from day 3 of Isabella Welsh murder trial
Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of live coverage from Isabelle Welsh murder trial.
North East firm launches guide to boost reuse of steel in homes
Cleveland Steel & Tubes has published a free guide to help housebuilders and self-builders use reused structural steel in housing and renovation projects.
Toddler Isabelle Welsh was 'seriously abused' for weeks before her death, court hears
The mother of a North East toddler who died after weeks of violent abuse failed to call emergency services as her daughter’s life slipped away, a jury heard.
Bin blunder as wrong dates on collection calendars in some parts of North East town
Some Middlesbrough residents have been wrongly told to put out their new recycling bins for collection. Middlesbrough Council confirmed on social media that an “error” on bin calendars means that residents “in some areas” were advised to put out their red-lidded wheelie bins for collection t...
MURDER TRIAL DAY 2 - Updates as two accused of killing Isabelle Rose Welsh
Good morning and welcome to Day 2 of live coverage from Isabelle Rose Welsh murder trial.
New storytelling festival gets underway with events in North East town
Middlesbrough’s inaugural storytelling festival will run from June 24 to July 1, bringing a week of creativity, imagination and community events to the town.
North East two-year-old tortured in 'campaign of violence' before death, trial hears
Teesside toddler was subjected to "campaign of violence" before suffering a fatal head injury allegedly caused by her mother and her boyfriend, a court heard.
Police officer attacked after weapon street brawl erupts as several arrested
A police officer was attacked after a weapon street brawl erupted on a Middlesbrough street.
Five people arrested after police storm home seizing illegal bike and suspected drugs
Five people have been arrested after police stormed a Middlesbrough home seizing an illegal bike and suspected hard drugs.
RECAP - Isabelle Rose Welsh murder trial
Live updates of the murder trial of Harrison Simpson, 22, and 25-year-old Alexandra Walker, both charged with the murder of toddler Isabelle Rose Welsh in Thornaby