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Police and crime commissioner backs North East anti‑racism drive
Cleveland Police and Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has joined the North East Anti-Racism Coalition’s ‘Become the Bridge’ initiative
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Man with mental health issues carried out highly disturbing acts in police van
A Middlesbrough man with serious mental health issues was arrested after he carried out a series of highly disturbing acts in the rear of a police van.
Nine untaxed vehicles seized in North East crackdown on illegal cars
Nine untaxed vehicles were seized in east Middlesbrough during a joint crackdown by Middlesbrough Council’s environmental enforcement team and Cleveland Police,
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Four padel courts planned for Middlesbrough as sport surges
More padel courts could be heading for the south of Middlesbrough. Proposals for four new covered courts in Nunthorpe sit with Middlesbrough Council’s planning department and, if approved, a number of outdoor tennis courts, which are in a state of “disrepair”, are set to be lost.
Storytelling festival to put North East town centre stage in culture bid
The inaugural Middlesbrough Storytelling Festival will take place across Centre Square, MIMA, and Middlesbrough Central Library, featuring performances, workshops, and family activities celebrating storytelling.
Award-winning baby and child swim school resumes lessons in Darlington
A baby and child swim school is relaunching lessons in Darlington following a surge in demand for baby and pre-school swimming lessons.
Dealers locked up after they were caught with kilo of high purity cocaine
A pair of young Middlesbrough drug dealers caught with a kilo of high purity cocaine have been locked up three years after their arrest.
‘Forget about the one in Sydney’ - People have their say on Transporter Bridge debate
“This is ours, this is our heritage,” was the passionate defence made by one Teessider when asked about the Transporter Bridge. The famous bridge’s future remains uncertain – described as “neglected” by one man – with potential costs to restore the structure rising year on year, while ...
How a tough childhood and scraps on a North East estate led to world stage for boxer
A North East boxer who grew up in a tough estate has spoken about how fighting for the right reasons changed the course of his life.
North East maternity team recognised in major national genomics study
A maternity research team at the University Hospital of North Tees, part of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, has been recognised as one of the UK’s top performers in the Generation Study.
Concern over 'lack of space' as North East town cemetery has just 95 plots left
Concern has been raised about the lack of space at a Middlesbrough cemetery.
Children of man hacked to death with a machete pay tribute to their 'beloved dad'
The children of a Middlesbrough man brutally hacked to death with a machete speak of their devastation after three men are convicted of his murder.
Three men found GUILTY of machete murder when drug deal descended into violence
Three Middlesbrough men have been found guilty of murder following the brutal machete attack on a man when a drug dispute exploded into violence.
Two men bailed after 'stolen' tractor ploughs into front room of home
Two men have been bailed after a “stolen” tractor ploughed into the front room of a Middlesbrough home.
'Stronger together' - Two Teesside hospices to merge amid 'unending' financial woes
Two hospices are set to merge in a bid to “protect for the future” and boost care across the region amid a “cliff edge” funding crisis.
Heartbroken mum 'left without closure' after inquest into son's death at TEWV unit
A heartbroken mum says she still has no closure after an inquest into her autistic trans son’s death in TEWV care brought fresh trauma nearly four years on.
North East 'disaster' cycle lane removed as mayors hail smoother traffic
A controversial cycle lane on one of the main routes into a North East town centre has now been fully removed.
Sex offender who had 'flagrant disregard' for court order is locked up
A Teesside sex offender has been jailed after repeatedly breaching a court order designed to protect the public.
Jury sent home following another day of deliberations in machete murder trial
The jury in the Middlesbrough machete murder trial has been sent home for the night after another day of deliberating.
Should he stay or should he go? Teesside MPs on Prime Minister’s future
Teesside MPs have offered their thoughts on whether the Prime Minister should stay or go following Labour’s disastrous results in last week’s local elections. Sir Keir is facing pressure to resign from a growing number of MPs in his party, including some in Teesside.