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Jury in Middlesbrough machete murder trial sent home for the night
The jury in Middlesbrough machete murder trial has been sent home for the night.
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County Durham man pleads guilty to selling fake Covid vaccination records
A Horden man has pleaded guilty to being involved in the sale of fake Covid vaccination records in the Darlington area during the pandemic.
Police update on dog attack that saw four-year-old bitten by Malinois
Three people have bailed after a dog attack that saw a Malinois breed bite a four-year-old child in Middlesbrough.
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Police update after 'stolen' tractor driven into North East home and two arrested
Two men remain in police custody after a “stolen” tractor ploughed into the front of a Middlesbrough home.
Two men arrested after tractor crashes into front of house in Middlesbrough
A scene is still in place on Priory Road following the incident that occurred at shortly after 1am on Saturday (May 9).
Three arrested after Belgian Malinois dog attacks four people in Middlesbrough
The dog bit four people, including a four-year-old child, on Sunday (May 10) afternoon on Marshall Avenue, Middlesbrough
Cordon in place and police at scene as tractor crashes into front of house
Police are investigating after a tractor crashed into a house on Priory Road, Middlesbrough in the early hours of this morning.
North East special school wins top national honour for fourth year
A North East primary school for children with special needs has been recognised once again for its work in creating a nurturing, supportive environment for its pupils.
The four North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week
Four North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
Dispersal order slapped on Middlesbrough ahead of play-off semi-final first leg
Cleveland Police has issued a dispersal order in parts of Middlesbrough ahead of tomorrow's play-off semi-final first leg against Southampton
Jury retires to consider verdicts in machete murder trial
The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the machete murder trial of Anthony Dickons in Middlesbrough.
Sir David Attenborough's 100th marked in North East with costumes, quiz and a tree
Students at Askham Bryan College in Middlesbrough celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with themed events highlighting his impact on conservation, including a tree planting.
Jury expected to go out tomorrow for four people charged with machete murder
The jury is expected to go out in a Middlesbrough machete murder trial when the judge has finished summing up the evidence.
Alleged danger driver to appear in court after 'driving on wrong side of A66'
An alleged danger driver is set to appear in court after “driving at excessive speed on the wrong side of the A66”.
New HIV prevention and support service launched across Teesside
A new 12-month HIV prevention and support service has launched across Teesside, aiming to reduce transmission rates and improve early diagnosis.
Huge stretch of A19 southbound to close overnight midweek for seven months
A large stretch of the A19 southbound is set to be closed overnight for seven months amid bridge repair works.
Armed murder accused hunted down men before fatal attack with machete
A jury has been reminded of the prosecution case in the trial of four people charged with murdering a Middlesbrough man during a machete attack.
North East students don hard hats to tour site of new £40m secondary school
Students and staff from Outwood Academy Riverside toured their new Middlehaven campus in Middlesbrough, currently under construction near the college and railway station.
North East hair expert is world's first dual fellow
Middlesbrough trichologist Eva Proudman has become the first in the world to achieve dual fellowship recognition from the International Association of Trichologists and the Institute of Trichologists.
Football club legend set to receive one of North East town's highest honours
A Boro FC club legend is set to be awarded Freedom of the Borough of Middlesbrough later this week. Alan Peacock, who scored 141 goals for the Boro between 1954 and 1964 across 238 games, will likely be posthumously bestowed the prestigious honour at an extraordinary meeting of the council on