Stockton Council says 22% of the working-age population were 'economically inactive' in 2024-5, 41% of those due to long-term sickness

While one big police force for the whole of the North East is widely expected to be announced, alternatives would see Middlesbrough served by North Yorkshire and Hartlepool by Durham

Jake Cameron was handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting five offences

Emergency services have confirmed they were called to a one-vehicle collision

Dylan Johnson was joined in court by his brother Jordan, who punched a man and emptied his pockets

Officers made arrests on suspicion of offences including rape, stalking and sexual activity with a child

Photographs taken on Sunday show a huge area has been taped off in Grangetown :: A search as part of an 'ongoing and complex' investigation continues

It was confirmed in December that the health and beauty brand would be relocating to Middlesbrough's Hillstreet Shopping Centre

Malik Masood, 36, has appeared at magistrates' court charged with one offence

'Inspirational leadership' and 'nurturing, stimulating environment' help clinch hat-trick

The Den is due to open at the former Rhythms Bar on Middlesbrough's Baker Street on Friday, January 30

The driver involved in the crash on Saturday night left the scene, Cleveland Police has said

Concerns were raised at the Middlesbrough takeaway, particularly about the checks around food being safe to eat

Wayne Couzens, David Boyd and Delroy Grant are among the convicted criminals an ex-prison officer encountered during his time working at the high-security prison

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

The Tees Valley mayor is still hopeful that a new North Tees hospital can be delivered

Ashley Plunkett Johnson has been jailed for eight months for a string of burglaries and shop thefts

Joshua Watson hadn't slept for three days when he attacked a man inside a house in Dormanstown

A man, who was out jogging, has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Mandale Road, Middlesbrough

The woman was bitten in the leg while trying to intervene after her dog was attacked by a Belgian Malinois

Darlington’s Marcus Sellars has been unveiled by the Department for Transport as one of 10 Aviation Ambassadors starting his role this month

The B&M store is set to welcome its first customers on Friday, February 6, at Hillstreet Shopping Centre

The charming North Yorkshire village is set amid breathtaking landscapes with stunning sea views

Stockton students beckoned by the bright lights of Shaftesbury Avenue

We've looked back into our archives to find nostalgic photographs of some of the most popular drinking haunts in the town