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Burglar targeted dementia sufferer's home before harassing his mother for cash
A Middlesbrough burglar who targeted a dementia sufferer’s home before continually harassing his mother for money has been locked up.
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Swimming pool closures in North East leave young people 'at risk of drowning'
Swimming pool closures across the North East are leaving young people at risk of drowning, a report from GMB union has found.
Demolition plans submitted for 200-year-old farmhouse and barn
A farmhouse that is more than 200 years old could be razed to the ground, with demolition plans submitted.
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North East businessman is face of global Cocal Cola campaign celebrating corner shops
A businessman from Middlesbrough has starred in a major Coca-Cola campaign revolving around Britain’s corner shop bosses.
Firefighters issue 'avoid area' warning after fire breaks out on Eston Hills
Cleveland Fire Brigade have issued a warning after a fire broke out on Eston Hills on Bank Holiday Monday.
Man charged after 'burglaries' at Teesside Aldi and Greggs stores
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with reported burglaries at Aldi and Greggs in South Bank over the last couple of months.
‘Not going to get close’: Mayor on 'real problem' of Transporter Bridge funding
The Tees Valley Mayor doesn’t think that £30m is going to be enough to fix up the Transporter Bridge.
Teesside Airport welcomes top racehorses for one of the region's biggest events
Teesside Airport has welcomed eight championship thoroughbred horses ahead of the prestigious Ebor Festival at York Races.
'Manipulative' pervert jailed after he ruined the lives of two young girls
A depraved Middlesbrough pervert who preyed on two young girls urged one of them to take their own life after she blocked him on social media.
Seven-year-old boy remains in 'serious' condition after motorbike crash
A seven-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after a crash with a motorbike remains in a serious condition.
Dark-clad suspects fled scene after attempting to break into bedroom window at night
Three tried to force their way into a Billingham home through a bedroom window before fleeing the scene in the middle of the night.
Trans woman who failed to tell partner she had male genitalia guilty of sex assault
A transgender woman who failed to reveal she had male genitalia to a male sexual partner has been found guilty of sexual assault.
Woman living 'Dickensian' nightmare stashed guns and drugs for unnamed dealer
A vulnerable Middlesbrough woman living in a ‘Dickensian’ nightmare when her home was taken over by drug dealers has narrowly avoided immediate prison sentence.
Two arrested after motorbike crash as boy, seven, airlifted to hospital
Emergency services converged on Westminster Road in Middlesbrough this afternoon following an 'incident'.
LIVE: Police cordon in place as one airlifted to hospital after incident
One person has been air lifted to hospital after an incident on Westminster Road in Middlesbrough - follow along for live updates.
Bungling arsonist 'Ben Dover' who set wrong house alight caught on doorbell camera
An arsonist who targeted the wrong house when he tried to flush a man out of his Redcar home for a fight has been locked up.
Father and son accused of conspiring to supply cocaine with a third man
A father and son are accused of conspiring together with another man to supply cocaine in Middlesbrough.
Public notice: Middlesbrough shop applies for new licence to sell alcohol
Meehu Retail Ltd, trading as Premier Retail Store on Saltersgill Avenue in Middlesbrough, has applied for a new premises licence to sell alcohol daily between 7am and 11pm.
Man named as he appears in court after 'ram raid' leaves JD Sports store smashed up
A man has been charged after a 'ram raid' at a Cleveland Retail Park saw extensive damage to JD Sports.
North East nurse wins national award after battling chronic kidney disease
Joanne Iceton, a nurse at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, has won a national Cavell Star Award for her inspirational leadership and support.