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Unemployed young people transform hub yard into new play space
A group of unemployed young people on the 12‑week King’s Trust Team Programme have turned a neglected outdoor space in Acklam into a vibrant new play area as part of their community project.
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Teesside hospitals launch maternity app feature for real-time feedback
Women receiving maternity care from University Hospitals Tees can now give quick, regular feedback on their pregnancy experience thanks to a new, enhanced feature in an app.
Dealer acting suspiciously caught with £4,300 worth of cocaine stashed in his home
A Middlesbrough drug dealer was caught with £4,300 worth of cocaine stashed in his home after he was spotted selling drugs near his home.
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Woman taken to hospital after colliding with lamppost at busy junction
A woman has been taken to hospital after a crash with a lamp post at a busy Middlesbrough junction on Marton Road.
'Arrogant' man threatened to send intimate video to woman's family
An ‘arrogant’ Middlesbrough man who threatened to disclose an intimate video of a woman unless she paid him cash landed himself in court.
'Give me £10 or I will kill you': Would-be robber threatened to kill man at cashpoint
A Middlesbrough man who tried to rob a cashpoint user has walked free from court after spending four months on remand.
Thug swiped legs from beneath victim leaving him in pool of blood
A Middlesbrough man who leg-swiped his victim to the ground leaving him in a pool of blood has narrowly avoided jail.
Shoplifter assaulted owner as he tried to stop him stealing sweets and chocolate
An ‘aggressive and arrogant’ Middlesbrough shoplifter repeatedly targeted the same premises and assaulted the owner when he tried to stop him.
Free meal vouchers launched for neonatal parents at North East hospital
Parents of babies staying in a North East hospital’s neonatal unit are receiving free meal vouchers thanks to a Volunteers’ Coffee Lounge.
Much-loved GP and Northern Echo columnist died after falling from cliff
A “compassionate and charming” GP and former Northern Echo columnist died after falling from a cliff in Saltburn, an inquest has found.
Ground roller spotted at proposed new Lidl site as decision on planning still awaited
A ground roller has been spotted on a proposed new Lidl site in Marton, Middlesbrough as planning permission still awaits to be approved.
Darlington duo in court accused of making fake Covid vaccine records
Two people from Darlington have appeared in court over the alleged sale of fake Covid-19 “passports” during the pandemic.
Grandad's devastating lung cancer diagnosis after 'asbestos exposure at work'
A Middlesbrough dad is appealing to his former colleagues to come forward with any information regarding asbestos exposure.
Teenager treated in hospital with serious face injuries after stones thrown at cars
The teenage boy suffered serious facial injuries and was treated in hospital before being discharged
Time capsule reveals story of a town’s birth during landmark restoration project
Today’s Object of the Week is a Victorian time capsule uncovered during the restoration of a North East town's old town hall.
County Durham dad to walk 25 miles for 11-day-old son who died on New Year's Day
A County Durham dad who lost his baby son just 11 days after he was born prematurely says support has been “absolutely outstanding”.
Extra counselling support for sexual violence survivors in North East
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has secured a one-off grant to fund extra counselling for survivors of sexual violence.
Months of disruption as major roadworks begin on key North East junction
Major roadworks have begun at Middlesbrough’s A172 Marton Road/A174 interchange, where essential bridge repairs, resurfacing and safety upgrades are expected to cause significant delays.
Teesside Restaurant Week kicks off TODAY - full list of venues taking part
Teesside Restaurant Week is back with a bang - with Panang curries, rump steaks, and sourdough pizzas on the menu this week.
Drivers set for 'significant disruption' as major roadworks get underway
Major roadworks at a key junction have begun - with drives set for “significant disruption” for several months.