Middlesbrough
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Firefighters rush to early morning blaze at major Teesside industrial site
Cleveland Fire were called to a blaze at the Net Zero Teesworks site in Redcar on Tuesday morning (October 20).
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The ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England laid bare in landmark report
Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza warned of a ‘state of emergency’ in certain communities
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The Middlesbrough garden centre transformed into a Halloween wonderland
Cherry Hill Garden Centre in Middlesbrough has transformed into a Halloween destination with spooky trails and immersive attractions.
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North East veterinary practice gains pioneering 'Fear Free' status
Harrison Family Vets in Callerton, Newcastle, is the North East’s first Fear Free-certified practice, helping reduce pets’ fear, anxiety and stress.
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Police searching for missing County Durham teen who disappeared from home
Durham Constabulary are appealing for information to find missing 16-year-old Mikaylea from Seaham.
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Seven of UK's 10 worst areas for dying before 60 are in Scotland, figures reveal
Seven of the UK's 10 worst areas for deaths before 60 are in Scotland, with Glasgow recording the second-highest estimated rate, new analysis reveals.
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A greater part of Andy Burnham’s credibility rests on delivering better railways for the whole of the North - Andrew Vine
The dismal saga of let-downs over better transport for Yorkshire has now become so long that I’ve lost track of just when the various promises were broken.
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The ordinary-looking chair hiding a remarkable piece of County Durham bus history
IN John Wearmouth's hall in Darlington, there is an elegant pierced splat back chair, with a graceful serpentine crest rail at the top and gently curved cabriole front legs.
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North East Pop Idol singer Zoe Birkett to star in hit West End musical
North East Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett has revealed to presenter Rylan Clark that she has landed one of musical theatre's most iconic roles.
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How Darlington butcher Taylor's has survived a century of high street change
Taylor's Butchers has been serving Darlington since 1922. Discover how the family business has remained a high street favourite for more than a century.
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Bradford named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Sam Smith North East pub to reopen after two-year closure following major makeover
The Cambridge Hotel on Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough, owned by Sam Smith's, will welcome back punters on Tuesday, October 27, after a long closure.
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Education boss Andy Brown to retire after more than 50 years in the profession
A well-known North-East education boss has called time on a career spanning over 50 years.
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Nurse slapped with £100 parking fine after getting 'trapped' in hospital car park
A North Yorkshire nurse has been slapped with a hefty parking fine after becoming trapped in a gridlocked hospital car park where she says she "physically couldn't move".
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Youth services in parts of England in state of emergency, children’s commissioner says
Rachel de Souza names Middlesbrough and Hounslow among hardest places in which to grow up and says some children are being ‘radically failed’
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Temporary traffic lights to be in place on North East road until 2027
Middlesbrough Roman Road traffic lights will remain through January 2027 as Northern Gas Networks replaces ageing gas pipes in Linthorpe.
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Bradford district named in top 3 hardest places for children to grow up in England
Landmark report reveals hardest places for children to grow up in England
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Rail passengers at York station face delays due to track inspection
National Rail said all lines between Northallerton and Middlesbrough are closed while the work takes place.
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Rail passengers at York station face delays due to track inspection
National Rail said all lines between Northallerton and Middlesbrough are closed while the work takes place.
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Stark new report names the ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England
Dame Rachel de Souza will warn of a ‘state of emergency’ in some communities in a major speech
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10 beloved Teesside shops that disappeared from the high street over the years
From department stores to toy shops, these are 10 much-loved Teesside businesses that have disappeared from the high street.
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Why locals are raving about the giant roast dinners at this Teesside restaurant
From towering roast dinners to cocktail-fuelled bottomless brunches, Cluck & Moo has built a loyal following in Redcar.
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Man and woman arrested after cannabis and £3,000 cash seized in Teesside raid
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after cannabis and £3,000 cash were seized from a property in Middlesbrough.
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Fears of ‘externally organised protests’ reaching North Yorkshire coast
Concerns about anti-social behaviour and the risk of “externally organised protests and disorder” affecting North Yorkshire’s coastal communities have been raised by councillors.
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Fears of ‘externally organised protests’ reaching North Yorkshire coast
Concerns about anti-social behaviour and the risk of “externally organised protests and disorder” affecting North Yorkshire’s coastal communities have been raised by councillors.
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Global music star Raghav announced for Middlesbrough Diwali event
Raghav will headline free Diwali celebrations at Middlesbrough’s Centre Square on October 31, with live music, family fun, street food and fireworks.
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50 arrested amid crackdown on 'serious organised crime' after fatal A66 crash
A total of 50 people have now been arrested as part of a police crackdown on serious organised crime in the aftermath of the fatal A66 crash.
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Northern and Trans Pennine train journeys in North East stopped for entire weekend
Railway lines between Middlesbrough and Saltburn will be closed for an entire weekend while engineering work takes place, Northern Trains said.
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Stockton grandad's heart stopped for minutes after 'lightheaded' feeling at parkrun
A Stockton grandfather who survived a cardiac arrest after collapsing at a Middlesbrough parkrun is urging communities to ensure lifesaving defibrillators are registered and accessible in an emergency.
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Drone footage as historic Teesside shipyard's four dry docks full for first time
UK Docks fills all four dry docks at former Smith’s Dockyard on Teesside, boosting ship repair, maintenance and defence capacity on the River Tees.
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Councillors demand answers over sewage discharges at Yorkshire beaches
Councillors have demanded that “somebody needs to be held to account” over an incident which led sewage to be pumped into the sea at Redcar and also complained of communication failures.
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New Lidl store coming to County Durham edges closer as work starts on old bus site
A new Lidl supermarket in Stanley has moved closer to opening as fit-out works begin on the former Go North East bus depot site on Chester Road.
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Darlington Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett 25 years on - from Big Brother to Take That
More than two decades after wowing audiences on the first series of Pop Idol, Consett's Zoe Birkett has built a successful career on the West End stage and remains a familiar face in British entertainment.
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Man travels 4,000 miles to belt out throat song to locals at County Durham waterfall
World-renowned Mongolian throat singer Batzorig Vaanchig has showcased his unique vocals beside the River Tees at High Force waterfall, one of County Durham's most famous landmarks.
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Drone footage as historic Teesside shipyard's four dry docks full for first time
UK Docks fills all four dry docks at former Smith’s Dockyard on Teesside, boosting ship repair, maintenance and defence capacity on the River Tees.
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'Somebody needs to be held to account' over sewage discharge at North East beaches
Councillors have demanded that “somebody needs to be held to account” over an incident which led sewage to be pumped into the sea at Redcar and also complained of communication failures.
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North East schoolchildren star in City of Culture 2029 bid film
Middlesbrough schoolchildren star in a campaign film supporting the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, celebrating community and creativity.
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Police search underway for County Durham man wanted on prison recall
Police are searching for a County Durham man who is wanted on prison recall.
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Railway manager retires after 32-year career across North East and North Yorkshire
TransPennine Express station manager Mike Drewery retires after 32 years on the railway, having led teams across North Yorkshire and the North East.
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Judge criticises police over 'unsatisfactory state of affairs' as sentencing delayed
Middlesbrough man Daniel Lloyd admits assault, harassment and criminal damage. Teesside Crown Court sentencing delayed until October 20.
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Man charged with attempted murder of man found injured and bleeding after stabbing
A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on Yarm Lane in Stockton left a 45-year-old man with serious injuries.
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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Signs appear at old Middlesbrough Next store as new fashion retailer to move in
Middlesbrough's former Next building could soon welcome shoppers again, after new signs appeared in the windows advertising for staff at Fashion House.
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Green light for £160m programme to create digital and creative hubs in Tees Valley
Tees Valley’s £160m Investment Zone gets digital and creative hubs for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, supporting local jobs, growth and innovation by 2029.
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Teesside TikToker needs North East actors for 'Shameless and Top Boy' style show
A viral Teesside creator is using North East acting talent to spotlight local issues in a new play inspired by life in Middlesbrough.
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JD confirms relocation to new town centre store as opening date revealed
JD has announced the opening date of its new Middlesbrough store - with just days to go until the doors are opened.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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Football memorabilia store's move boosts North East town's indoor market
Middlesbrough football shirt shop ABS Football Shirts moves to larger Dundas Street premises, sparking an expansion wave among traders at Dundas Indoor Market.
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North East charity ball raises record £89,000 to help families facing hardship
The Teesside Charity has raised a record £89,000 at its annual ball, supporting families facing hardship across the Tees Valley through its Hardship Fund.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
