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OAP child rapist died before he could be sentenced for catalogue of crimes
A Middlesbrough child rapist died just under two months before he was set to be sentenced for a catalogue of sex crimes.
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'It’s already helped hundreds of people' - programme extended across region
The Tees Valley Combined Authority's Move Forward programme, which supports unemployed individuals in overcoming barriers and gaining skills for employment, has been expanded across the region.
Violent stalker sexually assaulted woman in her own home in 'terrifying' ordeal
A Middlesbrough stalker who sexually assaulted a woman in her own home has been put behind bars.
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New padel courts officially launched at North East health club
Two new padel courts have officially opened at Bannatyne Health Club in Ingleby Barwick, with MP Matt Vickers and councillor Sally-Ann Watson leading the launch ceremony.
Man arrested and in hospital with 'slash wound' after 'gun fired' in street
A man was slashed and then arrested after a 'gun' was fired on a Middlesbrough street.
Market boss speaks of hope for town centre despite loss of Next
David Harris, manager of Middlesbrough's Dundas Indoor Market, says he remains optimistic about the town centre's future despite the closure of major retailer Next
Part of Linthorpe Road is '95% empty of shops' following Next closure
Part of Linthorpe Road has been branded a “disgrace” by a Middlesbrough councillor.
Athletics day brings together 17 North East schools
HUNDREDS of children from 17 North East primary schools came together for a summer sports day.
First look inside revamped town centre Primark marking 'exciting new chapter'
Primark has revealed the first look inside its revamped town centre store - marking an "exciting new chapter" for the shop.
Builder held customers 'hostage in their own homes' demanding more money for work
A builder who left some customers as “hostages in their own homes” narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence.
Updates from North East town's 11 eyesore sites five years on
There has been mixed progress on eyesore sites across Middlesbrough, five years on from when they were announced.
Sick sex attacker who abused child over 12 years jailed for nearly three decades
A sick sex attacker who assaulted a child between 1997 and 2009 has been jailed for 27 years.
Home plagued by drugs, street fights, and loud music shut down
A property on Oliver Street in Linthorpe has been ordered to close by police after serious reports of antisocial behaviour.
Youth tagged and slapped with one-month curfew over anti-social behaviour
A youth has been tagged and slapped with a one-month curfew in a bid to stamp out anti-social behaviour.
Darlington Council faces backlash over decision on 'monster incinerator'
Council leaders face a growing backlash over their support for a new waste incinerator.
Man arrested for 'drug driving' after two-car smash saw one rushed to hospital
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a two-car crash on Ingram Road in Middlesbrough saw one rushed to hospital.
Builder's 'shoddy' work left family more than £40,000 out of pocket, court told
A builder who took on too much work left some of his customers out of pocket with below standard and sometimes unfinished jobs.
New specialist nursing role created to care for North East veterans
A new specialist nursing role has been created to help provide personalised care for the armed forces community in the North East.
North East Bishops celebrate major milestones in priestly ministry
Bishop of Middlesbrough, the Rt Rev Terence Patrick Drainey, will mark 50 years of ministry, while Bishop Emeritus the Rt Rev John Crowley celebrates 60 years since his ordination, at a special Mass.
Scholarship opens doors for promising North East engineering student
Sam Yarker, a 20-year-old engineering student from Middlesbrough, has become the first recipient of the Carol Patton Engineering Scholarship, awarded by the Materials Processing Institute (MPI)