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Health Secretary says there is 'more to do' when it comes to NHS in the North East
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is still "more to do" when it comes to tackling NHS issues including dentistry, waiting times and more.
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Seven men arrested after man hospitalised with stab wound
Seven men have been arrested after a man was taken to hospital with a stab wound in Middlesbrough
Severe delays on major A-Road after early morning crash
There are currently severe delays on the A66 eastbound into Middlesbrough after an early morning crash
Popular festive event not returning to Middlesbrough this year
Middlesbrough Council and Crow Leisure Group have confirmed that Middlesbrough on Ice will not return in 2024.
Bishop of Newcastle said she felt 'compelled' to call for Archbishop's resignation
The Bishop of Newcastle, Rt Rev Dr Ann Hartley, has said she thinks there is a “culture of fear” in the Church of England over abuse.
The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week
Hartlepool, Durham, Stockton and Middlesbrough streets have all scooped prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week. Here's the full list.
Busy town centre road closed to traffic in Middlesbrough after car overturns
A stretch of a busy town centre road was closed to traffic after a car overturned late this afternoon (Sat Nov 16), in Middlesbrough.
Two jailed for roles in dealing drugs estimated to be worth over £5,000
Two men from Middlesbrough have been jailed for a combined total of five and a half years for their role in dealing class-A drugs.
Man announced dead after a crash on the A174 crash in Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police have confirmed that a man has tragically died following a collision on the A174 near the Greystones roundabout.
A174 RECAP: Fatal crash between pedestrian and car- as man pronounced dead
Man pronounced dead after a crash on the A174 westbound carriageway between the Greystones Roundabout and Ormesby Bank. The road remains closed as enquiries into the circumstances continue
Drug dealer sobs in court after he is locked for selling cocaine
A Middlesbrough drug dealer sobbed as he was locked up after £1,500 worth of cocaine was found hidden in a fridge in an outhouse.
What we’re doing here is just magic, says new CEO
Materials Processing Institute’s boundlessly enthusiastic new CEO was considering semi-retirement.
Teesside McDonald's owner to take on 'world's toughest row' challenge
A Teesside McDonald's owner is set to take on the "world's toughest" rowing challenge in December to raise money for charity.
Bao buns, burgers, and gyros: Street food lineup unveiled for upcoming STACK
A tasty lineup of street food traders has been unveiled for the upcoming Middlesbrough STACK.
Police find missing teenager following search appeal
Missing teenager Oliver has been found by Cleveland Police.
Gang of 'industrial scale' North East drug dealers jailed for more than 40 years
A gang of North East drug dealers who were brought down when their encrypted phone network was compromised have been locked up for more than 40 years.
Former PM launches North East's first Multibank in bid to help cost of living woes
Gordon Brown has launched The Junction Multibank in Middlesbrough to help families struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Pizza and car wash boss banned from being director after hiring six illegal workers
Edris Ali, from Middlesbrough, has been banned for 10 years after employing six illegal workers at sites in Guisborough and Hartlepool.
Gordon Brown-backed charity expands to aid North East families with living costs
Gordon Brown backs Middlesbrough charity to expand support for North East families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
Man charged after crashing into wall while 'making off' from police
Austen Moore, 27, will appear at Teesside Magistrates Court charged with dangerous driving, disqualified driving, no insurance, and possession of Class A drugs.