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'Disgusting' rat problems plaguing TS1 as resident hits out at 'horrible' situation
A lifelong TS1 resident has slammed a ‘disgusting’ rat problem plaguing the streets and alleys where she lives as ‘beyond a joke’.
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North East gaming venue with go-karting celebrates third anniversary
Level X in Middlesbrough is celebrating three years since opening at Captain Cook Square, offering go-karting, VR, bowling and arcade games.
Tees Valley 'looking for the best of our business leaders' to shape region's future
Experienced leaders are invited to join the Tees Valley Business Board to help drive economic growth, attract investment and create jobs.
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'Vital' funding for North East lifeline project for domestic abuse survivors
The Freedom Programme, delivered by Eva Women’s Aid, has secured funding to support domestic and sexual abuse survivors in the North East.
New scheme launched to tackle health inequalities in North East
The Talent Foundry has launched Bridge to Nursing in the North East, connecting young people with mentors to explore nursing careers and tackle inequality.
Would-be armed robber threatened student on university campus with butter knife
A would-be armed robber was armed with a knife when he targeted a student on a university campus in Middlesbrough.
WATCH: The moment man is arrested after dealing drugs near children's play park
A Middlesbrough drug dealer caught dealing near a children's play park has been locked up.
Cleveland Cable posts £486m turnover after 'exceptional' trading
Cleveland Cable has posted a year of record results, with sales approaching half a billion pounds and profits surging by more than a quarter.
'Leaky boiler and building work' blamed for North East cafe's 1* hygiene score
A café in Middlesbrough has sought to reassure its customers following a drop in its food hygiene rating.
Three teenagers deny being involved in alleged murder of man found dead at home
Three teenagers have denied being involved in the alleged murder of man found dead in his Stockton home.
Man found with knife hidden up his sleeve after argument near Toby Carvery
A Middlesbrough man who was spotted in a heated argument while waving a knife around in the street landed himself in court.
Major project underway to bring Middlesbrough Old Town Hall back to life
A major restoration project to revive Middlesbrough’s Old Town Hall is underway, led by Middlesbrough Council with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
'Glowing time machine' to bring North East town's story to vivid new life
A new immersive installation at Dorman Museum uses projection mapping and soundscapes to tell Middlesbrough’s story from prehistory to the future.
How volunteering transformed the life and career of this North East graduate
A North East psychology graduate Emmanuel Okafore has highlighted the life-changing impact of volunteering.
North East schoolchildren launch road safety seatbelt campaign
Pupils at Linthorpe Community Primary School in Middlesbrough have launched a road safety campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wearing seatbelts, especially on school journeys.
Man who blasted shotgun into ceiling at Teesside flat to scare people locked up
A Middlesbrough man who blasted a sawn-off shotgun into the ceiling to scare the occupants of a flat has been locked up.
North East rail passengers facing delays and diversions after points failure
Rail users in the North East are facing delays and diversions this morning due to a points failure in Sunderland this morning.
Police officer accused of acting inappropriately with probationary colleagues
An unnamed Cleveland Police officer is facing the sack after he was accused of acting inappropriately with two probationary colleagues.
Police officer sacked after he was remanded in custody for breaching bail
A Cleveland Police officer was sacked after he was remanded in custody for breaching his bail.
Tees Valley sees one of highest apprenticeship take-up rates in UK
Thousands of young people in the Tees Valley are taking up apprenticeships at one of the highest rates in the country, it has been revealed.