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‘Deeply worrying’ say MPs as NHS Trust prepares to shed 600 jobs in major shake-up
Teesside MPs have spoken of concerns and ambitious plans after news of the prospect of hundreds of job losses in Teesside’s NHS trusts.
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County Durham offshore worker accused of making fake Covid passports in Darlington
A fourth person has appeared in court accused of being involved in a conspiracy to make and sell false Covid ‘passport’ records in Darlington.
Man in court charged with attempted murder after 'stabbing' at North East address
Middlesbrough man, Luke Blake, has appeared for the first time in court after he was charged with attempted murder following a 'stabbing' on Marton Road.
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Police name North East man charged with attempted murder after 'stabbing'
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a 'stabbing' on Marton Road in Middlesbrough.
Coked-up would-be armed robber gave worker 'five seconds or I'll shoot' ultimatum
A drugged-up would-be armed robber left a Middlesbrough petrol station worker petrified when he pointed a gun at him and demanded he hand over cash.
'Horror' over Teesside alley loaded with major fly tip and torched mattresses
A councillor has shared her horror at a number of concentrated fly-tip incidents in her ward. Independent Councillor Joan McTigue was mortified by the state of an alley, off of Laurel Avenue, in her Longlands and Beechwood ward, where there was evidence of “at least seven” torched mattresses,
North East MPs warn proposed protest powers could aid future ‘hard-right’ government
North East MPs have warned that proposed protest powers in the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill could be open to abuse by a future ‘hard-right’ government.
Fresh funding brings big upgrades to well used North East park
Saltwells Park in Middlesbrough has been upgraded with new play equipment, including replacement and cradle swings and a cantilever tyre swing, following a boost in funding.
New online service offers free condoms to North East young people
A new online service called Doink is offering free condoms and sexual health products to people aged 13+ across Teesside, aiming to improve access to contraception and support sexual wellbeing
Historic North East town hall wins £2.59m to secure its cultural future
Middlesbrough Town Hall has secured £2.59 million in funding from Arts Council England for essential repairs to protect the historic building’s future.
North East tennis and padel club shortlisted for national honour
Tennis World & Middlesbrough Padel Club has been shortlisted for ‘Club of the Year’ at the 2026 LTA Awards, marking its first national nomination in its 40-year history.
Nearly every council chief in North East earns more than Prime Minister, data shows
Almost every chief executive in the North East is taking home a bigger salary than the Prime Minister, figures reveal.
The North East council fixing potholes faster than nearly anywhere in Britain
Middlesbrough Council is repairing potholes at the second highest rate of any local authority in the UK, according to a survey.
Man kicked out at McDonald's security guard after pal thrown out of fast food joint
Middlesbrough man kicked a takeaway security guard after one of his friends was thrown out of McDonald's has landed himself in court.
Council bans adverts for fatty foods and booze to tackle town's obesity crisis
A new advertising policy has been agreed in an attempt to fight against Middlesbrough’s overweight and obesity rates. The Teesside town has significant health challenges, including some of the highest rates of children overweight or obese nationally -39.8% in year six – while there is an 71.4%
Independent restaurant set to breathe new life into vacant unit in the North East
Plans are in motion for a new local restaurant in Middlesbrough. The currently unnamed eatery would be located in Tollesby, specifically in a ground floor unit within the Newbridge Court redevelopment site, which is home to a One Stop shop and Barber House, just off Rievaulx Drive.
North East tagged ‘flipping hotspot’ as UK home flips fall to decade low
North East remains a house flipping hotspot even as UK flips hit decade lows, with cheaper homes and modest stamp duty keeping returns attractive for investors.
Man accused of North East teen's murder nearly 30 years ago released on bail
A man arrested in connection with the murder of Middlesbrough's Donna Keogh has been released on police bail.
Stack boss confirms plans for The Muddler restaurant on Teesside scrapped
The owner of STACK has confirmed that plans to open a Muddler restaurant in Middlesbrough will not be going ahead.
Win for residents after decision on new Lidl delayed over their road closure fears
Middlesbrough councillors have deferred making a decision on a potential new Lidl store in the town. Members of the planning committee, who met on Thursday, April 9, were not happy about the proposed closure of Thackeray Grove, which featured as part of the application, and wanted a