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Meet the new community connector who stands by victims of crime
New community connector in Stockton, funded by Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner, supports crime victims with advocacy, referrals and hate crime awareness.
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Independent councillor becomes Middlesbrough's second Reform representative
An independent councillor has become a Reform UK representative in Middlesbrough. Christine Cooper will now sit as a Reform councillor – her register of interests show that she had already joined as a member of the political party while still sitting as an independent on the council.
Man, 33, behind bars after attacking man in late-night robbery while holding screws
A man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison following a late-night robbery in Middlesbrough town centre.
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Crane operator found body of man at recycling centre, inquest hears
A crane operator found the body of a man at a recycling centre when moving a claw full of waste, an inquest has heard.
Why this North East hospital trust has been recognised by The Princess Royal
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received a Princess Royal Training Award for its leadership development programme.
North East hospital success as it screens 8,000 for HIV and other infections
The James Cook University Hospital in the North East is celebrating two years of its routine health screening programme in A&E, which has identified hundreds of previously undiagnosed cases of HIV, hepatitis B and C, and syphilis
Man used packet of biscuits as ruse in Durham Prison drug smuggling bid
A man tried to discreetly pass a drug package to a serving inmate during a Durham Prison visit, using an opened packet of biscuits as a ruse to distract a monitoring officer.
Two Teesside MPs take part in a debate on whether to hold general election
Two Teesside MPs have taken part in a debate on whether to hold a general election. The debate in Westminster came about after an e-petition gained more than a million signatures and provided a moment of déjà vu, following a similar debate in January 2025, after more than three million people had
Family of much-loved biker who died after crash raise thousands of pounds for charity
Richard Bell, from Middlesbrough, was riding his motorbike on the A174 near Greystones roundabout when he was involved in a crash in October 2015
North East institute develops process hotter than most volcanic lava
A North East research centre has developed a process that allows researchers and industrial partners to examine how materials behave under temperatures hotter than most volcanic lava.
New programme to help more than 5,000 people in North East find work launched
The Connect to Work programme aims to support over 5,000 people in the region by offering personalised, one-to-one help for disabled individuals, those with health conditions, and others facing barriers to employment, helping them secure and sustain meaningful jobs.
New radiotherapy machines to speed up cancer care in North East
Radiotherapy patients at The James Cook University Hospital’s Endeavour Unit will benefit from faster treatment as part of a major upgrade to linear accelerator (LINAC) machines, with two of three new models already enhancing cancer care services.
Nearly 700 iPads donated to families and individuals in the North East
Teesside University has donated nearly 700 iPads to local charity furbd, helping bridge the digital divide by providing individuals and families across the Tees Valley with essential access to services and support through redistributed technology.
Man welcomes 2026 in style after scooping £59,000 in New Year casino win
It is the second year in a row the lucky casino has seen a major jackpot strike just after midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Driver suspected of fleeing scene of late night crash between car and bus is arrested
Police were called to The Avenue, where it was reported that just before 11.30pm on Sunday (January 11), a red BMW had collided with a bus.
Two arrested after 'young men on quadbikes' went on late night crime spree
Two people have been arrested and a number of others were injured after a group of "young men on quadbikes" went on a crime spree overnight.
North East buyers offered up to £22k towards new-build homes
Bellway is offering North East homebuyers up to £22,500 towards the purchase of selected new-build homes as part of a limited-time incentive.
North East NHS worker donates kidney to colleague’s son and urges others to help
Susan Baldwin, an e-rostering officer at University Hospitals Tees in North East England, donated a kidney to her colleague’s son, Will Postgate, who was battling Alport syndrome.
Scandal-hit NHS trust vows to support public inquiry with 'openness and transparency'
A scandal-hit regional health trust has vowed to support a public inquiry with openness and transparency.
Teesside sex offender - 'I’m guilty and deserve whatever sentence I get'
A convicted Teesside sex offender will have to wait to be sentenced to give him the opportunity to secure legal representation.