Teesside
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East, including the A1(M), A66, A19 and trains.
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Deliveroo delivery robots coming to Teesside streets in first UK rollout
Stockton has been chosen as one of the first UK locations for Deliveroo and Coco Robotics' new robot food delivery service.
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Children's home approved despite fears over 'spooked' horses and busy village road
A children’s home has been approved for a Teesside village despite residents’ worries over spooked horses, noise and road safety.
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North East school for excluded pupils recognised as suspension rates plummet
Progress Schools Eston has won a national award after dramatically reducing suspensions and helping more students build brighter futures.
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Everything you need to know ahead of Boro's sold-out Legacy Game today
Middlesbrough is set to welcome back a host of football legends as a sold-out Legacy game crowd prepares to celebrate 150 years at the Riverside Stadium.
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Full list of big North East firework displays this Bonfire Night and where to watch
From free seaside displays to major ticketed events, here are the biggest North East firework display dates and locations to know this autumn.
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The family-run North East bakery serving authentic Greek coffee and pastries
From baklava and bougatsa to Greek coffee - discover the family-run bakery bringing a taste of Greece to the heart of Middlesbrough.
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North East children's home plan would allow autistic child to stay closer to family
A council and an autistic charity have joined forces as part of a children’s home proposal seeking change of use planning permission in Normanby.
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Controversial proposal to demolish two North East bridges in doubt as plans withdrawn
A controversial application to demolish two historic bridges near Stockton has been withdrawn following objections from campaigners.
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How football keeps Teesside and Wearside’s industrial past alive
North East football’s deep links to the region’s industrial past—and the role of two major clubs in preserving it—have been highlighted at an international industrial heritage conference.
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Tees Valley pilot aims to create 1,500 apprenticeships for young people
Tees Valley to pilot £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the North East.
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As England took on the Spanish at Wembley, we took on the tapas in Bishop Auckland
WITHIN just two minutes of kick-off on Saturday, England’s footballers at Wembley conceded a goal to the Spanish and were in danger of getting stuffed.
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North East play café tackling parental loneliness expands support to dads
A North Yorkshire play café set up to tackle loneliness and postnatal mental-health struggles among mums is opening its doors to dads too.
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85-year wait ends as forgotten RAF squadrons finally honoured at wartime base
A ceremony was held this week to salute two RAF squadrons that were based near Darlington in World War Two. PETER BARRON was there
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Huts destroyed after 'bonfire embers carried by high winds ignite grass'
Redcar huts have been destroyed in a fire.
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Taxi driver has money stolen by passenger in North East
Cleveland Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened at around 4.35am this morning (October 2) while the taxi was travelling down Leven Road in Norton.
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'Crippling’ £2-a-litre diesel adds £350,000 to North East firm's fuel bill in a year
Peter Scott, a director of family-run Teesside firm Scott Bros, has called diesel hitting £2 a litre for the first time “crippling”, estimating that its increase has added £350,000 to the firm's fuel bill.
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Durham students urged during Fresher's Week to follow fire safety advice
Durham University students warned about fire safety before Freshers’ Week on September 28, after 21 incidents at County Durham halls, with key safety advice.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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New rapid charger brings North East electric ambulances closer
North East Ambulance Service installs a dual rapid EV charger at University Hospital of North Tees, supporting electric ambulances and NHS net-zero plans.
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Port of Middlesbrough backs young rugby players with Lions Park sponsorship
The Port of Middlesbrough is backing the next generation of rugby players at MRUFC through a new sponsorship of Lions Park.
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Inside viral £110k Middlesbrough home with toilet in kitchen and link to artist
A Middlesbrough home attracting attention for its kitchen toilet may once have belonged to acclaimed Teesside artist Glynn Porteous.
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Middlesbrough hub's newest street food trader serving up 'gorgeous' loaded potatoes
A new food trader has joined STACK Middlesbrough in Exchange Square, serving loaded jacket potatoes with a variety of hearty toppings.
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Hartlepool house shut down after months of drugs, violence and anti-social behaviour
Police executed two drug warrants at the address before a court granted a three-month closure order.
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Work officially starts on new 282,000 sq ft Darlington logistics facility
Cummins’ huge 282,000 sq. ft warehouse and distribution facility in Darlington has reached a major construction milestone as its steel frame begins to rise.
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Fashion students turn donated clothes into catwalk creations for North East hospice
Northern College of Art students turned donated clothes into sustainable catwalk designs for Teesside Hospice at a September 26 charity fashion…
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North East hospital study reaches milestone in severe infection research
James Cook University Hospital recruits more than 850 patients for GENOMICC study investigating genetic causes of severe infections, sepsis and…
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North East autism and eating disorder pathway hailed as national best practice
A Teesside NHS pathway supporting autistic young people with eating disorders is hailed by Beat as national best practice, tailoring care and…
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North East fish and chip shop hits market as owner steps down after ten years
Portrack Fish & Chip Shop has been put up for sale after serving customers in Stockton for 10 years.
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Drivers warned of road closures across North East town today for highway works
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as a number of roads across Stockton are closed today for highway improvement works.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Teesside cancer crafting group celebrates 10 years of laughter and companionship
The University Hospital of North Tees craft and chat group marks a decade of helping people affected by cancer through support and friendship.
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The County Durham actress who went from The Bill to House of the Dragon
Rebecca Calder was born in Consett and has gone on to star in House of the Dragon, The Conjuring and a string of major film and TV productions.
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Grassroots music festival will return to North East in 2027 after 'major' success
A grassroots music festival is returning to Teesside next year following another successful weekend of live music.
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Halloween: Where to find ghost walks, scares and spooky fun in the North East
From ghost walks and haunted castles to scream parks and spooky trails, here are 15 North East Halloween events to add to your 2026 bucket list.
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Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson to headline North East comic convention
Doctor Who star Samuel Anderson headlines Teesside Unleashed Comic-Con in Middlesbrough, with cosplay, gaming and celebrity guests.
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'Whole new chapter' for Teesside pub after years of closures and multiple takeovers
A new team has taken over The Swan in Billingham and is asking locals to help shape the pubs future after five turbulent years and the changes in…
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From Teesside to Hogwarts - The town that shaped 'clever and funny' Harry Potter star
From Thornaby to Hogwarts, discover the life and career of Richard Griffiths, the acclaimed actor behind Harry Potter's Uncle Vernon Dursley.
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Chris Rea tribute show in North East close to selling out due to 'special connection'
Tickets are selling fast for The Chris Rea Experience at Stockton’s Arc on October 23, celebrating the Middlesbrough-born singer’s Teesside…
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Proud Teesside nursery earns national praise for outstanding workplace culture
A Teesside nursery group has earned national recognition after being shortlisted for the Investors in People Employer of the Year Award.
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Coffee company moves to new North East roastery with production set to double
Rounton Coffee has taken on a 6,000sq ft unit at Teesside Industrial Estate in Thornaby, three times the size of its former HQ, The Granary, near…
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Major makeover at Aldi store welcoming new bakery and beauty area in Teesside
Aldi's Billingham store will temporarily close for refurbishment on October 17, with a new layout, upgraded bakery and health and beauty…
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Inside Middlesbrough café serving colourful matcha and indulgent brunch favourites
Steam & Bean Coffee House in Middlesbrough has built a loyal following thanks to its French toast menu, specialty coffee and colourful matcha…
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 15-year-old girl killed in County Durham crash
Charlie Olivia Slack was a passenger in a Fiat 500 when she was involved in a collision on Shincliffe Lane at around 5.30pm on Thursday, September…
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Best pumpkin patches to visit in North East this autumn to get into Halloween spirit
From Darlington and Middlesbrough to Hartlepool and New Marske, these pumpkin patches are opening throughout October for Halloween family fun.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Former outdoor clothing shop to get new lease of life as five flats approved
A once-busy outdoor clothing shop is set for a new lease of life, with its empty upper floors being transformed into homes.
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£70k of suspected cocaine seized in raid as woman due in court
A woman has been charged and four men arrested after police seized suspected cocaine worth up to £70,000 in a drugs raid.
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Historic bridge repairs to cost £40,000 as council considers raising arch by 250mm
Middleham Bridge repairs after an HGV crash will cost £40,000. North Yorkshire Council may raise the historic arch by 250mm and ban vehicles over…
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Teesside 'can't wait' as Miriam Margolyes to bring uncensored Q&A December show
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes returns to Stockton Globe on December 1 for candid stories, laughter and an unfiltered audience Q&A on her UK…