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Man admits manslaughter after victim died when violent incident erupted in pub

A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following violent incident erupted inside a Middlesbrough pub earlier this year.

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'Urgent' search continues for missing Durham teen seen 20 miles from home

An urgent search is still underway for a missing teenager last seen about 20 miles from home.

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Detailed plans for almost 400 new homes in next phase of major North East development

Detailed plans to build almost 400 new homes in South Bank, Middlesbrough, have been recommended for approval by councillors.

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Drug dealer caught with pepper spray after he re-entered the country illegally

A Middlesbrough drug dealer who re-entered the country illegally after being deported was caught carrying a CS canister his Mercedes was searched.

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New place of worship approved within yards of existing church despite objections

Middlesbrough Council have given the go ahead for a new Christian place of worship to be built on Marton Road.

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Middlesbrough man denies serious injury by dangerous driving charge in County Durham

A man is to stand trial accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a two-car collision.

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'Urgent' search for missing teen seen 20 miles from home as cops release picture

An urgent search is underway for a missing teenager last seen about 20 miles from home.

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Hospices need some love - they should be getting more than end-of-life care

In the words of Mary Butterwick, the organisation that carries her name is all about love. And without the love of the community, it cannot exist.

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Middlesbrough woman in US jail accused of attempting to smuggle £3.5m of cocaine

A woman from Middlesbrough is in prison in the US facing a potentially long sentence for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine from Mexico.

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Stretch of A66 to be closed overnight for essential maintenance - here's when

A stretch of the A66 through Middlesbrough is set to be closed overnight next week for essential maintenance work.

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Woman and young girl injured after being hit by car as probe underway

A woman is in a serious condition and a young girl injured after being hit by a car on Longlands Road in Middlesbrough on Friday (October 11).

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Man, 28, arrested amid inquiries into stabbing at Thornaby Shell service station

Police are appealing for information from witnesses at the scene of a reported stabbing at a petrol filling station today (Saturday October 12).

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Two in hospital after crash as air ambulance called and road shut for hours

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the junction of Marton Road and Longlands Road in Middlesbrough.

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LIVE: Road closed and crash investigators on scene after incident

Good evening, police and crash investigators are on the scene of an incident on Longlands Road in Middlesbrough this evening with several surrounding roads closed. Follow our live blog here for updates.

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Teen trio admit overnight spree of burglary and theft attempts in Bishop Auckland

Three teenagers have admitted a series of burglary and theft attempts all committed in a residential area of a town overnight last month.

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Killer delivered fatal blow to man's ribs during violent assault in his home

A killer who delivered a heavy punch after several slaps to the face of a Middlesbrough man in an unprovoked attack has been locked up for the violent assault.

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Suspected drug driver arrested after Audi and Mercedes smash near hospital

A suspected drug driver, aged 22, has been arrested following a crash on Marton Road in Middlesbrough.

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Blundering fly-tipper caught after leaving his address at the scene

Letters found in a pile of fly-tipped waste have landed the brother of a business owner with a court fine and a criminal record.

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Property where gas explosion leveled house has been put up for auction

The house which was the scene of a shocking gas explosion earlier this year has been put up for auction.

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Homeless robbers pretended to have guns when they targeted a dessert shop

Two homeless men who pretended to have guns when they robbed a Northallerton dessert shop before stealing a tip jar and some delicacies have been jailed.