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Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:45:18 +0000
Study finds PIP application process triggers severe anxiety
A new DWP-commissioned study has found that the PIP claims process is causing severe anxiety and exacerbating mental health conditions for thousands of people

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:19:48 +0000
Met Office thunderstorm warning brought forward as wet weekend forecast
Two weather warnings for thunderstorms cover our region, one looking a worse than the other

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:48:51 +0000
New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire in 2025
The State Pension is currently paid to more than 13 million older people in the UK, but some people may face a delay in receiving payments unless they actively claim the sum

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000
'Important milestone' as permit award means controversial incinerator scheme closer to reality
The Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility is a joint project between several North-East councils and will be located near Grangetown

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +0000
Wildflowers planted for £75 after council quote of over £2,000, say councillors
Three councillors say they found the council's quote 'mind-blowing', while the council's environment lead said it cost more to do the job properly

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:01:00 +0000
Councillor 'right to be concerned' after housing plans submitted before updated masterplan
Story Homes has submitted an application for 205 homes

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:01:00 +0000
North Tees Hospital dietitian wins national prize for helping cancer patients
'Dedicated and valued' Chloe McMurray has a unique role

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:01:00 +0000
Fishing pontoons in Yarm: council looking at keeping or replacing 'critical' platforms
Councillor Andrew Sherris has called for a rethink on the fishing platforms, which he described as critical for swimmers' and canoeists' safety

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:01:00 +0000
Over £150k put in crack dealer's bank account alongside DWP benefit payments
The judge told Gareth Dobie that he had been 'a busy back street dealer'

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:55:45 +0000
Trucker caused crash that closed A19 for 11 hours and spread groceries and debris over lanes
Nathaniel Armitage pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention after the smash that spilled groceries, sawdust and debris over the carriageway

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:47:41 +0000
Farmer who denies dangerous driving following combine harvester collision to face trial in 2027
William Wardman denied dangerous driving at Teesside Crown Court following a collision involving a combine harvester

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:30:41 +0000
DWP declares crackdown on Universal Credit and benefits fraud is working
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed its latest fraud and error statistics - and they're 'heading in the right direction' according to the benefits department

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:18:06 +0000
Motorists with specific number plates hit by up to £600 tax bill under new VED regulations
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates were updated in April, with most petrol and diesel car drivers facing an increase in costs

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:37:11 +0000
Lollipop lady, 78, hanging up stick after 30 years outside same Teesside primary
Enid Cox has helped three generations of schoolchildren across the road

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:18:40 +0000
Double departure of top TVCA officers confirmed after speculation
Emma Simson and Gary Macdonald, two thirds of TVCA’s statutory officers, have left their roles

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:51:38 +0000
Man named after court appearance charged with killing 30-year-old in Ormesby
Ingus Budreckis appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court after being charged with manslaughter following the death of Mr Sits on Monday

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:23:03 +0000
Brits urged to check for two coins in circulation worth more than £3,000
Two seemingly ordinary coins are worth a lot more than their face value - and Brits are being urged to check their change for the valuable pieces

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:52:21 +0000
Striking Just Eat drivers working 15 hour shifts to put food on their own tables
The Hartlepool delivery drivers have walked out saying they sometimes earning as little as £6 an hour

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:38:17 +0000
NHS alert of 48-hour norovirus due to rise in cases
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the public notice after a number of cases of vomiting and diarrhoea

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:23:09 +0000
5 Wi-Fi tricks to boost broadband speed, including optimal router placement
If your internet connection feels more like a tortoise than a hare, here are some top tips for getting things back on track - and you don't even need to pay to do it

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:16:22 +0000
Thunderstorm warnings with potential flooding as Met Office issues two alerts for region
A yellow weather warning is in place across Teesside and County Durham for both Friday and Saturday

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:15:17 +0000
Big Brother star joins 'walk into light' trekkers on torch-lit journey on Teesside
People in Teesside came together to embark on the walk through Teesside beauty spots in aid of mental health awareness including reality TV star Anthony Hutton

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:11:40 +0000
'Get down': Armed police surround car as arson-accused arrested
A 29-year-old man was arrested on Leven Road in Norton following an incident on Tithe Barn Road in Hardwick

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:11:32 +0000
'Perfect' Ryanair hand luggage bag praised by holidaymakers
The Lossga Cabin Bag, which fits within the old dimensions measuring 40 x 20 x 25cm, is a top choice when it comes to Ryanair-friendly luggage on Amazon

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:43:26 +0000
Teesside waste incinerator plan granted Environment Agency permit
Waste from thousands of homes across the region will be burned at the facility at Teesworks near Grangetown

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