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"Shoot him" armed gang shouted after trawling streets looking for their target
An armed gang who trawled the streets of Teesside looking for their intended target were heard to shout ‘shoot him’ before four rounds were fired from a rifle.
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Three in hospital and three treated at scene after multi-car crash on busy road
Police and ambulance crews were called to the A174 in Middlesbrough after a multi-vehicle crash.
Man arrested and road closed after a multiple vehicle crash
One man has been arrested and part of the A174 closed after a multiple vehicle crash
LIVE: Man arrested and three in hospital after crash closes A174
Good afternoon, we are receiving reports of a serious crash on the A174. Eyewitnesses describe seeing some cars facing the wrong way in multiple lanes. We will keep you updated.
Darlington conductor praised for saving unconscious woman on train
A Northern conductor from Darlington has been praised for saving a woman on a train in Middlesbrough
LISTED: All the Remembrance events taking place across the North East this weekend
Silence will fall across our towns and villages at 11am on Sunday marking 106 years since the end of the First World War. Find all the events listed here.
Teen jailed for smashing window in summer disorder released from jail after appeal
A teenager jailed for violent disorder amid unrest which broke out following the Southport stabbings will be released from detention after his sentence was suspended at the Court of Appeal.
'Brown and foul-smelling' water flooded into supermarket during hygiene inspection
“Brown and foul-smelling” water was seen flooding into the retail area of a Middlesbrough supermarket during a zero-rated food hygiene inspection.
Man who went on the run after taking part in a mob-handed attack has been found
A Middlesbrough man who went on the run before being sentenced for taking part in a mob-handed attack on two police officers has been found.
Heron Foods supermarket slapped with zero food hygiene rating
Heron Foods, on Eastbourne Road in Middlesbrough, has been slapped with a zero food hygiene rating.
Flight school steps in to help customers grounded after closure of another firm
AeroSchool stepping in to support customers left stranded after the collapse Eden Flight Training at Teesside International Airport.
Rioter set up checkpoint shouting ‘are you white?’ before setting bin alight
A ‘checkpoint’ rioter who stopped cars passing while shouting ‘are you white?’ was also caught setting fire to a bin and pushing at police lines.
Man had machete tucked in trousers when he confronted rioters attacking his home
A Middlesbrough man who had a machete tucked in his waistband to protect his home when rioting broke out during the summer landed himself in court.
Middlesbrough disorder probe: Five pictures released in fresh police appeal
Police have five images of people they would like to speak to in connection with violent disorder in Middlesbrough on August 4.
RECAP: Long delays following crash on the A19
Good evening, we have received reports of a crash on the A19 at the Tees Flyover which is causing large delays. We will bring you updates as we get them.
Rioters - one armed with hammer the other attempting to set bin alight - jailed
Two men have been jailed for their very differing roles in the Middlesbrough rioting which left a trail of destruction through the town centre.
First look inside stylish new Thai-fusion restaurant as opening date is revealed
New pictures have offered a first look inside the upcoming Coco & Rum restaurant on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough.
Convicted drug dealer involved in death of Luke Jobson is back behind bars
A Teesside drug dealer who was deported when he was released from prison following the death of a popular Yarm man is back behind bars.
Three arrested after police chase through town ends in two-vehicle smash
Three people have been arrested after a police chase through Middlesbrough ended in a two-vehicle crash on Longford Street.
Street taped off after car ploughs into brick wall in 'police chase' drama
A residential street in Middlesbrough was taped off after a car ploughed into a brick wall following a reported police chase.