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Sex offender breached court order by contacting vulnerable victim days after release
A sex offender was only out of prison for a few days before contacting the "vulnerable" victim of one of his previous crimes, a court heard.
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On-the-run dealer who stashed cocaine in kitchen cupboards of Airbnb jailed
An on-the-run drug dealer who stashed cocaine in the kitchen cupboards of an Airbnb has been jailed.
LIVE: Broken down vehicles, roadworks and crash involving police car cause delays on A19
Due to an off network roadworks closure on the A1032 in Middlesbrough, there are severe delays of up to 75 minutes on the A19 southbound between the A689 and the A139/A1046
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Police officer sacked for biting woman's breast before exposing himself on night out
A Cleveland Police officer has been sacked for his ‘totally unacceptable’ when he was accused of biting a woman's breast during a night out.
More cancer cases caught sooner in screening programme which has 'flipped' statistics
More cancer is being spotted sooner in a screening programme which has “flipped” statistics for patients’ treatment, NHS bosses were told.
Teesside company celebrates first anniversary of French takeover
Teesside's Paralloy Group marks the first anniversary of its acquisition of France’s Manoir Industries, securing the future of over 550 Manoir employees.
Woman gets through 24 hours without saying a word to save day centre
Lesley Gibson, a Caremark homecare customer, raised over £200 through a 24-hour silence marathon to support the 'Safe Place' community day centre in Redcar and Cleveland.
Police make 161 arrests and close 17 drug lines in crackdown across the North East
A co-ordinated crackdown on drug dealing in the North East has seen more than 161 arrests and 17 deal lines shutdown.
Lidl unveils official plans for new store on site of former blaze-hit hotel
Lidl has unveiled official plans for a new supermarket on the site of the former blaze-hit hotel and country club.
Joy as Teesside school leaps up Ofsted rankings
Marton Manor Primary School, in Middlesbrough, has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in Early Years Provision and ‘Good’ in other areas.
Site manager at North East development named among best in UK
Michael Rowbotham, site manager at Robertson Homes' Wynyard Woods development in Stockton, has been named one of the UK’s top site managers, earning a Pride in the Job 2025 Quality Award from NHBC.
Murderer, violent men and perverts among those locked up in June
A murderer, violent men and a series of sex offenders are among the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court in June.
Biker yobs spray drivers with 'fire extinguishers' in string of 'linked' incidents
Electric bike riders sprayed drivers with "fire extinguishers" in a string of "linked" incidents across a town.
Unicorns to take centre stage at free family fundraiser
The Riding for the Disabled Association’s Unicorn Centre on Stainton Way, Hemlington, will transform into a realm of glitter and rainbows, as its ever-popular “Unicorn Day” returns with family-friendly crafts, games and unicorn-themed fun to raise funds for local riders with disabilities
North East family's 'nightmare' wait for son's body after his sudden death in China
The heartbroken parents of Teesside Teacher, Bradley Hall, who died in China have spoke of the 'utter nightmare and hell' they are going through.
Hammer-wielding gang of 15 launch 'unprovoked' violent attack on duo in park
Police are hunting for a hammer-wielding gang after two people were violently attacked at a popular park.
Towns and cities across the North East to be transformed as 'green corridors'
Teesside, Durham and Newcastle Universities, the National Trust and local organisations are all part of a £3 Million project to transform 35 miles of urban, suburban, and rural spaces in South Tees, Durham, and Gateshead.
Councillor says it is 'unbelievable' parents need no qualifications to home school
A Middlesbrough councillor has said it is “unbelievable” that parents do not need any qualifications to electively home educate their children.
Woman banned from having pets after body of starved dog left to rot in garden
A woman who left the body of her starved dog rotting in the garden where her other dog would roam has been banned from keeping pets.
Balaclava-clad gang subjected teenager to ''terrifying' van attack
Five men have been jailed after they attacked a 17-year-old in Middlesbrough with weapons and threw him in a van in broad daylight.