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Crash between lorry and two other vehicles close parts of A19 and A66
A crash between a lorry and two other vehicles on the A19 in Middlesbrough closed the stretch of road and part of the A66 this morning.
LIVE: Road reopens after crash on A19 close to the A66
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision on the A19 southbound in Middlesbrough, heading onto the A66.
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Killer, perverts and violent offenders among those locked up in March
A murderer, violent men and a series of sex offenders are among the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court in March.
18-year-old arrested after man suffers injuries to head and cheek in assault
A man was knocked unconscious after an alleged assault at STACK in Middlesbrough.
Health Secretary 'horrified' by experiences of families bereaved by scandal-hit trust
Wes Streeting says he is “horrified” by the experiences of families who have lost loved ones in the care of a scandal hit mental health trust.
James Allen: Nationwide manhunt for a North East double killer who bragged in court
A nationwide manhunt for a Teesside double killer who preyed on two vulnerable victims ended with murderer grandstanding throughout his trial.
The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on postcode lottery this week
Six North East postcodes in Burnhoppe, Newcastle, and Middlesbrough have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week.
Business to close store as it cites 'loss of footfall' in shopping centre
The Chuckling Cheese Company has confirmed that it will be closing its Middlesbrough store this spring.
Probe launched after shopfront destroyed in 'callous' double ram raid incident
Officers from Cleveland Police are appealing for information and doorbell/dashcam or CCTV footage after two linked ram raid incidents.
WATCH: Shocking moment car driven into shop in suspected ram raid
At around 3am on Friday (March 28), the Best One store on Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, was rammed by a car.
Shop owner reacts after 'vehicle driven into business' in 'callous act'
The shop owner, who wished to remain anonymous, and owns the Best One store on Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, was alerted to an incident at his business at around 3am on Friday (March 28).
Best One shop front destroyed as 'vehicle rammed' into store
Best One shop on Acklam Road in Middlesbrough has sustained severe damage to the shutters, doors, and shop front.
Drivers warned as road to be closed for eight months to make way for 296 houses
A residential road will close, and temporary traffic lights put in place as work continues on a major social housing development.
North East care home celebrates as it gets veteran-friendly status
Anchor's Skelton Court care home in Skelton-in-Cleveland has been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, recognising its dedication to supporting the armed forces community.
Lease of popular Teesside pub and restaurant hits the market after 20 years
The lease of popular Marton-in-Cleveland pub, The Apple Tree, has been put up for sale after 20 years.
Free bus travel for care leavers up to age 25 could be introduced
The Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority are developing proposals to offer free bus travel to care leavers up to age 25.
Murder victim's family: "Lewis was killed in the most brutal and heartless way"
The heartbroken family of Lewis Bell have spoken of their devastating loss after he was hunted down and brutally killed in Stockton.
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder linked to alleged firearm incident
Lee Duffield, 34, appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Thursday (March 27), where he was charged with attempted murder.
NAMED: Man charged with attempted murder after suspected firearm incident
Lee Duffield, 34, will appear in Teesside Magistrates' Court today (March 27) charged with attempted murder.