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Pedestrian suffers serious injuries as man arrested after 'hit-and-run'

A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after a man was arrested for a suspected hit-and-run at Ormesby Bank.

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The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Boy, 5, still in hospital after suffering serious head injury in fall from window

A five-year-old boy remains in hospital after suffering a serious head injury when he fell from a house window in Middlesbrough.

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Three teenagers deny murder of 30-year-old found in alleyway as trial date set

Three teenagers have denied the alleged murder of Paul Stewart Miller after an alleyway 'attack' in New Marske.

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The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

North East mum-of-six mum turns creativity into colourful new party business

Claire Huitson, a mum-of-six from Eaglescliffe, has launched PartyPop Balloons & Blooms at Dundas Indoor Market in Middlesbrough after being diagnosed with ADHD.

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Cricket legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott reflects on North East ties ahead of live shows

Cricket legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott will share stories from his long career on and off the pitch when he appears in Sunderland and Middlesbrough.

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North East nurse turns her autism story into heartwarming children’s book

Lin Fidgin, a nurse from Hartlepool working at the University Hospital of North Tees, has written and illustrated a children’s book inspired by her personal journey with autism

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Career crook's shed and salon crime spree ends in music stand showdown with homeowner

A persistent burglar targeted hair salon, garden shed and house during latest spree of offending across Teesside.

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North East CEO prepares for 200-mile charity trek along Great Wall of China

Nichole Munro, CEO of Atomix Educational Trust, will take on a 200-mile trek along the Great Wall of China to raise funds for Daisy Chain

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Man who admitted assault will have to wait for sentencing until trial heard

A Middlesbrough man who admitted his role in a violent incident will have to wait to be sentenced until his co-accused has been dealt with.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

The five North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

Five North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Man arrested as rival fans clash after Middlesbrough's Good Friday defeat

A man has been arrested after rival fans clashed following the Middlesbrough FC v Millwall FC Championship match.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Public footpath in North East town to remain closed until autumn

Middlesbrough Council has extended the closure of Footpath No.29 near Bonny Grove Way until autumn, following approval from the Secretary of State.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Drivers warned of nine‑week road closure on these North East streets - public notice

Road closures are planned on Robert Street and Granville Road in Grangetown as Redcar and Cleveland Council prepares for works under a Temporary Prohibition of Driving Order.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Child in hospital after 'falling from window' as street taped off by police

A child has been taken to hospital after reportedly falling from a house window.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

LIVE - Street taped off by police after child fell from window as probe continues

Police have cordoned off Palmer Street in Middlesbrough after an incident reported to have happened last night, with detectives going door-to-door.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Killer driver, rapist and gunman among those locked up throughout March

Here are some of the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court last month including a killer driver and a Darlington gunman.

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Hidden vouchers on North East buses offer treats for Easter shoppers

Teesside Park has partnered with Stagecoach North East to launch the ‘Hop On and Win’ campaign, placing 80 surprise vouchers on buses over the Easter weekend to reward passengers with prizes.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

RECAP - Major delays as A19 shut during rush hour as HGV sheds load onto carriageway

The A19 northbound between Mandale and the flyover in Middlesbrough has been shut due to a HGV shedding its load onto the carriageway.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Parking, waiting and loading changes proposed across North East town - public notice

Middlesbrough Council is proposing wide-ranging changes to parking, waiting, loading, and taxi ranks in parts of the central and north areas of the town under a new set of traffic orders.

The Northern Echo | Middlesbrough

Thug ruined Christmas punching his stepfather and fracturing his cheekbone

A Middlesbrough man who spent Christmas with his mother despite a court order barring him from seeing her assaulted his stepfather when refused a cigarette.