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Shildon teen witnessed friend's suicide just months before taking own life

A Shildon teen girl was feeling responsible for the death of a close friend before she took her own life, a coroner has heard.

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RECAP: Long delays after crash between car and HGV lorry on A66

Welcome to The Northern Echo’s live breaking blog on the A66 near the Newport turn off.

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Crash between car and bike on A66 junction leaves cyclist with broken fingers

A collision between a car and a pedal bike left a cyclist with two broken fingers in Middlesbrough on Wednesday.

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Man imprisoned for 26 weeks after being found in possession of a knife

A man has been jailed for 26 weeks after being found carrying a knife in Middlesbrough

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RECAP: Emergency services dealing with reported multi-car crash on major A-Road

Good afternoon, we have received reports of a serious crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough. We will bring you more updates as we get them.

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Man cleared of causing violent disorder during summer riot

A man has been cleared of causing violent disorder following rioting in Middlesbrough during the summer.

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Teesside children's hospice to host festive light switch-on in Middlesbrough

The annual Christmas Light Switch-On at Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice is set to take place tomorrow, promising a magical evening.

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Darlington man at forefront of violent disorder found guilty by jury

A Darlington has been convicted of violent disorder after he was at the forefront as protesters clashed with police during a riot in Middlesbrough.

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NAMED: A killer, rapists, violent men and dealers - those locked up last month

Here are some of the most serious offenders who have been locked up at Teesside Crown Court in November.

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Violent sexual predator who tried to murder school girl, 15, convicted

A violent sexual predator who tried to murder a schoolgirl has been convicted of further offences against eight others at Teesside Crown Court today.

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Work underway on new town centre boutique cinema earmarked to open next summer

Construction crews have moved in on empty units at Captain Cook Square, in Middlesbrough, as work gets underway on a new boutique cinema.

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Police find missing Phillip Brown

Police are appealing to trace a missing 38-year-old Middlesbrough man who was last seen on CCTV earlier today.

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Former prison officer jailed after smuggling drugs into prison

A former prison officer has been locked up for a year after smuggling drugs for a prisoner.

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Residents slam Christmas lights switch on as an 'embarrassment for our town'

The Middlesbrough Christmas light switch on in Centre Square, yesterday November 28 has been branded 'embarrassing'.

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Family's heartache - 'The sentence passed today is no justice for Carl'

The family of a Middlesbrough man whose life was cut short after he was attacked in pub beer garden have spoken of their anger at his killer’s sentence.

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Thug who 'cruelly snatched away' life of grandad after pub beer garden attack jailed

A Middlesbrough thug who killed loving grandfather Carl James when he attacked him in a pub beer garden has been jailed

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North East mental health facility launching virtual tour to help anxious patients

Roseberry Park Hospital launch a virtual tour to help ease patient's anxiety before they visit the facility.

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North East beautician ‘who smuggled cocaine into US’ thought she was bringing in cash

A Middlesbrough beautician ‘who smuggled cocaine into US’ has told ITV's This Morning how she thought she was bringing in cash.

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Removal of unpopular Middlesbrough cycle lane could be a step closer after vote

The unpopular Linthorpe Road cycle lane is set to become a step closer to being removed, depending on a vote of the Middlesbrough Executive next week.

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Grandfather suffered fatal head injuries when he was attacked in beer garden

A hugely popular father of five died after he was attacked in a busy Middlesbrough pub beer garden in front of families with young children.