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Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:28:08 +0000
Teacher spotted naked in street leaving witnesses terrified claimed to be a naturist after arrest
NORTH EAST NEWS: Andrew Peacock accepted a police caution for a public order offence after being seen naked

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 04:25:00 +0000
Major update on ‘dodgy’ fire sticks after ‘Sky tip off’ leads to raids
Suspects have been arrested as fire sticks 'blocked' from illegal streaming after 17 areas targeted in raids - full list

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:05:00 +0000
‘High quality’ or ‘overdevelopment’: Key decision to be made on proposed 205 homes in Nunthorpe
Plans were submitted nearly eight months ago as a decision is expected to be made at Middlesbrough’s planning committee in the coming days

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:04:00 +0000
Stockton dad's fury as school bus costs rise to £25 a week for three mile journey
The cost of three dedicated bus services to Conyers School and Sixth Form College has gone up from £2 to £2.50 per journey

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:03:00 +0000
Council apologise after elderly couple describe 'stress and anxiety' over care complaint case
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found fault and injustice in Redcar and Cleveland Council's approach

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Builder who slashed man from 'shoulder to hip' was on bail for squeezing cop's testicles
Darren McGee said he took a stanley knife out with him, after being repeatedly assaulted by the man

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 17:18:25 +0000
Young footballers left without pitch after 'yobs rip up turf on motorbikes and quads'
MPs step in to help important match go ahead this weekend

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:32:53 +0000
Middlesbrough Council still forecasting overspend with work to do before the end of March
More work is to be undertaken in an attempt to achieve a balanced budget in Middlesbrough, come the end of this current financial year

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:21:34 +0000
Key bus route serving Tees Valley villages to be extended when Tees Flex on demand service ends
MP says welcome news for connecting residents in rural communities

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Sports fans can enjoy an evening with cricketing legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott on Teesside
The iconic player and broadcaster will be talking about his unforgettable career

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 15:04:49 +0000
Kidnap-accused gang allegedly bundled bound and blindfolded man into van before stripping him naked
Donald Hammond and Mark Pearce are standing trial accused of conspiracy to kidnap

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 14:59:15 +0000
North East weather LIVE: Updates as warnings issued for snow and flooding
The Met Office has sent out a yellow warning for snow while the Environment Agency has shared alerts for flooding in the North East

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:59:30 +0000
Ex-wife of Suffolk Strangler brands him 'a monster' as she shares fears there may be other victims
Steve Wright has admitted killing sixth victim Victoria Hall; his former wife believes he may also be responsible for the unsolved murder of Suzy Lamplugh

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:46:40 +0000
Darlington nurse drops five dress sizes and becomes England kettlebell competitor
Vicky Edwards, 43, transformed her life after reaching nearly 13 stone during the pandemic

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:25:25 +0000
North East braced for snow as Met Office yellow weather warning narrowly misses Teesside
The Met Office yellow weather warning doesn't cover our region, but there is some risk of snow in the next couple of days

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:55:46 +0000
'I think we're being pied': Mayor Ben Houchen still waiting for meeting with Wes Streeting
The Tees Valley mayor has now written 15 letters on the topic of a new North Tees to Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:37:06 +0000
Beloved pet found wandering Middlesbrough streets reunited with Birmingham family
The pooch was stolen from her Midlands home two months ago

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:22:22 +0000
Extra £10 to £30 to be paid by council tax payers in next 12 months to help fund Cleveland Police
Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey said the force were operating with 'one hand behind their back' due to a funding formula that required reforming

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:35:10 +0000
Scouting group aims to raise roof with fundraiser as it approaches centenary celebrations
The Synthonia Scout Group needs to raise up to £184,000 to upgrade its hub and keep supporting young people in the area

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 08:39:12 +0000
Manufacturer's major expansion plans a 'fantastic opportunity' to create new jobs
Engineering firm Cummins has submitted proposals to develop a plot of land next to its existing premises

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Police reassure Middlesbrough residents as crime rates discussed at council meeting
District Commander, Superintendent Marc Anderson says crime in the town has dropped by 17% since December 2022 which should offer 'some reassurance'

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Renewed calls for banking hub in North Yorkshire market town
A councillor said: 'Banks should not be allowed to close without having a banking hub already in place'

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Vandalism-stricken Thornaby Football Club hails 10 new homes as 'absolutely needed'
The plans were approved after the club said it had suffered a 'barrage of anti-social behaviour', and a fire which had cost it over £100,000

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
‘No realistic way to predict the riots’: Conclusions from research into Middlesbrough riots
The Middlesbrough mayor explained how in the aftermath of the riots, letters were exchanged between the perpetrators and victims of the violence

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Chief constable warns of 'reduction in deployable officers' and 'least worst choices' amid budget squeeze
Despite improvements at Cleveland Police in recent years, Victoria Fuller said there was 'still a very long way to go' in terms of keeping the public safe

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