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LIVE: Cleveland Police are carrying out a series of raids across the force area
The Northern Echo has joined officers from Cleveland Police as they carry our a series of raids.
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'Mid-terrace' pub building hits the market for £175,000
A Middlesbrough pub building has hit the market, being put up for sale for £175,000.
"Utterly heartbreaking": North East MPs react to grim child poverty report
North East MPs have been reacting to the "heart-breaking" Joseph Rowntree report into poverty
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'Shameful': New report reveals one in three North East children living in poverty
A report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has revealed that one in three North East children are living in poverty
Plea as more than 70,000 appointments missed at North East hospital group
Over 70,000 outpatient and theatre appointments were missed in the last nine months at the University Hospitals Tees group with patients urged to notify them if unable to attend appointments.
Pictures show aftermath after car bursts into flames on A172 as road reopens
Emergency services were called to Marton Road (A172) in Middlesbrough at around 10am on Tuesday (January 28), following reports of a vehicle fire.
RECAP: Road reopens after car bursts into flames on A172 - updates
Emergency services have closed off Marton Road between Broughton and Broadwell Road in Middlesbrough, due to a car fire. Traffic is building on the stretch of road, as police deal with diversions.
NHS worker guilty of trying to murder shop owner with a drug-filled syringe
An NHS worker carried out a murderous plan when he injected a shop owner unprovoked with a debilitating drug, and failed to help desperate medics who were trying to save his life.
Police release images of four people in connection with North East riot
The police are looking for these four people in connection with the Middlesbrough riot
Case against NHS worker who 'tried to kill man' in needle stabbing 'overwhelming'
The case against an NHS worker accused of trying to kill a shop owner when he injected him with a muscle-relaxing drug that stops breathing is ‘utterly overwhelming’ a court has heard.
Taxi driver loses licence after being caught on CCTV chasing a cyclist
A Middlesbrough taxi driver has had his private hire vehicle licence revoked following a ‘rapid pursuit’ that occurred in Stockton.
'Devastated': Italian restaurant announces shock closure after almost 25 years
A beloved family-run Italian restaurant has announced it will be closing after 24 years - leaving customers “devastated”.
LIVE: Trial of nurse in 'needle murder attempt' to hear closing speeches
Darren Michael Harris, 57, stands trial charged with the attempted murder of business owner Gary Lewis at his shop on Zetland Street in Northallerton, North Yorkshire in an alleged needle attack on July 2 last year. Follow our live blog for updates from Leeds Crown Court as the defence case is set t...
North East micro-pub set to go under the hammer for £110,000
The building of a popular Middlesbrough micro-pub has hit the market and could go under the hammer for £110,000.
North East town centre 'boosted' by opening of new bank branch
Middlesbrough town centre gets a boost with the opening of a Newcastle Building Society branch on Linthorpe Road,
North East town to light up buildings to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Middlesbrough Town Hall and Central Library will be illuminated in purple on Monday, January 27, 2025, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Man, 63, dies after van crashes into garden wall in late-night incident
A man has died after a collision in Middlesbrough as Cleveland Police appeal for witnesses and information.
Person trapped in overturned car rushed to hospital after works to free them
Emergency services have been called to an incident in Middlesbrough after a person is trapped in an overturned car.
Part of A19 closed due to strong winds as Storm Eowyn batters region
Part of the A19 near Middlesbrough is closed to high-sided vehicles this morning due to high winds as Storm Eowyn lands in the region.
LIVE: Attempted murder trial of NHS worker who injected shop owner continues - Day 4
Darren Michael Harris, 57, is to stand trial charged with the attempted murder of business owner Gary Lewis at his shop on Zetland Street in Northallerton, North Yorkshire in an alleged needle attack on July 2 last year. Follow our live blog for updates from Leeds Crown Court.