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Man arrested after reports of attempted armed robbery at petrol station
A man has been arrested following an attempted armed robbery at Shell petrol garage in Middlesbrough.
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Violent thug shouted 'you’re going to die' as he stamped on mother's partner's head
A violent Middlesbrough thug who carried out a brutal and ‘sadistic’ attack on his mother’s long-term partner when he refused to hand over cash has been jailed.
North East play park set for a major transformation with new 'features'
Brambles Farm play park on Colmore Avenue in East Middlesbrough is set for a major transformation, featuring a new design and updated equipment.
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Public notice: Council reissues parking order for North East borough
Middlesbrough Council has implemented a new parking consolidation order, effective January 28, 2026. The Off Street Parking Places (Consolidation) Order 2026 revokes six previous amendments made between 2022 and 2025, streamlining parking regulations.
£6m boost for North East borough's services under mayor’s new budget plan
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke has proposed over £6 million in new investments for priority services, made possible by better financial management and increased government funding.
End of an era as two school crossing patrols retire after decades of service
Vanessa Hoare and Thelma Ingham, two long-serving school crossing patrol officers in Middlesbrough, retired in December after over 20 years of service.
New parents reminded support is available in North East for mental health challenges
Family Action’s South Tees Perinatal Support Service is raising awareness of mental health support available to new parents in Middlesbrough and Redcar.
Rise in scabies cases in North East A&Es and urgent treatment centres
Cases of scabies in Teesside hospitals have risen in the last two years, with numbers quadrupling for one NHS trust.
A66 to close overnight for resurfacing works as council apologises for inconvenience
A scheme to resurface a major road will see the A66 in Middlesbrough closed overnight in February.
One person taken to hospital after A19 crash causes long delays
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A19.
Teen arrested after woman left injured in bike crash near North East primary school
A 19-year-old has been arrested after a woman was left injured in a crash involving an electric bike near Archibald Primary School, Middlesbrough.
A19 RECAP - One person in hospital after multi-vehicle crash
One lane is closed on the A19 northbound between the junctions with the A1130 and the A66 after a crash.
Major works at North East level crossing to cause rail service suspension
A significant upgrade at Nunthorpe level crossing in the North East will see the suspension of train services for five days.
Developer to launch 73-home scheme near major North East port this weekend
A 73-home development near Teesport in Middlesbrough is set to open to the public for the first time, with houses hitting the market at the end of January.
Tragedy as body of man found at North East park
The body of a man was found in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, over the weekend, police have confirmed.
‘I am really proud’ - Reform candidate wins uncontested North East council seat
Reform Councillor Joanne Rush has won an uncontested election to join Nunthorpe Parish Council. Ms Rush, who was elected in December to serve as the ward councillor for Nunthorpe on Middlesbrough Council, was the only valid nomination for the role of parish councillor – the outcome was confirmed
La Voix celebrated in dazzling homecoming exhibition in North East
Becoming La Voix, a new exhibition opening February 20 at Preston Park Museum in Stockton, celebrates the life and career of internationally renowned North East entertainer La Voix.
North East patients among first to trial new radioactive treatment for cancer
North East patients are among the first in the UK to trial Lutetium (177Lu) rhPSMA-10.1, a new targeted treatment for advanced prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy.
North East doctor wins global prize for essay on health inequality
Dr Donna Wakefield, a palliative medicine consultant at the University Hospital of North Tees, has won The Lancet’s 2025 Wakley Prize.
Care packages created to support North East people nearing end of their lives
Health and social care students at Redcar and Cleveland College have been creating care packages for palliative care patients, offering comfort to those nearing the end of life.