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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:14:26 +0000
Three teens charged with murder after death of 49-year-old man in Stockton
The trio - one from Middlesbrough, one from Hartlepool and one of no fixed abode - has been remanded in custody to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:16:48 +0000
Push for selective licensing scheme for landlords gains momentum with full council approval
Redcar and Cleveland Council has been asked to gather evidence for such a measure to be introduced

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Mum went on a spending spree with friend's stolen bank card on journey to Teesside
Emina Marcinkeviciene re-located to Stockton and stole a bank card to use on the way

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Pestering grandson 'feels more at home in prison' after breaking restraining order for 32nd time
James Rollinson told the court: 'They never should have released me into the community' as he was again sentenced for breaching the order

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Former Middlesbrough office building given new purpose as church after plans approved
The new church in the centre of Middlesbrough boasts numerous services every week

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Council barely moving needle in terms of increasing workforce diversity
Redcar and Cleveland Council said it strived to be welcoming and supportive to both potential and current employees, but did not set targets on recruiting from any specific groups

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:27:40 +0000
Appeal for information after man approached 10-year-old girl in Stockton
The man approached the child as she walked along Durham Road at around 8.40am on Monday, January 12

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:27:06 +0000
Husband 'frothed at the mouth' during vicious Thailand resort attack on wife
David Turner viciously attacked his wife at a luxury Thai resort, leaving her thinking she was going to die during the prolonged beating

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:12:25 +0000
UK snow forecast maps reveal monster storm bringing up to 10 inches this weekend
Weather maps show a massive band of precipitation moving across the whole UK on Saturday, January 17, with high ground areas set to see up to 10 inches of snow and the North East expecting heavy snowfall

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:30:31 +0000
Inquest held for beloved grandma and 'special friend to so many' who died in Whitby cliffs fall
Joan Blanchon, who had lived in Stokesley and was born in Saltburn, died at Whitby cliffs in July

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:09:13 +0000
22 arrested as police across North East seize drugs, £86k cash and weapons
Cleveland Police, Durham Constabulary and Northumbria Police arrested 22 suspects and seized cocaine, heroin, cannabis, over £86,000 cash and weapons

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:57:54 +0000
Stockton murder arrest update as teens questioned in custody after man found dead
Two of the teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on conditional bail

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:53:54 +0000
Largest cruise ship in 20 years docks at North East shipyard for major repairs
Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambience has made history as the largest vessel to drydock on the River Tyne in over 20 years

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:29:34 +0000
Amazon starts drone trial test flights in Darlington ahead of UK airborne delivery in 2026
'We can confirm we have commenced a limited number of Prime Air drone flights out of our Darlington fulfilment centre in Symmetry Park'

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:25:29 +0000
Hartlepool man charged with attempted murder and intentional strangulation appears in court
Mark Hunt has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged incident on January 9

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:16:58 +0000
REVIEW: Luxury North Yorkshire spa's £2.8m makeover with three packages on offer
The SubRosa Spa at The Grand in York has undergone a stunning £2.8 million refurbishment, creating a unique wellness destination beneath the city

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:06:27 +0000
Fire control operator Gail scoops £144,000 Postcode Lottery win from hospital bed
Husband Jason thought Gail Wood was hallucinating after surgery when she told him she'd won the Postcode Lottery’s 'An Unforgettable Year' prize

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:09:22 +0000
NHS workers in 'intense period' after South Tees trust service has stamp of approval suspended
The chief executive of the group covering South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has said the suspension was 'really disappointing'

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:49:16 +0000
Middlesbrough man starts 2026 with a bang with £59,000 jackpot win at Teesside casino
The man won big just after the stroke of midnight to herald New Year's Day

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:58:51 +0000
Alleged runaway danger driver arrested after BMW collides with bus in Middlesbrough
A 28-year-old man is being questioned after a BMW collided with a bus in Middlesbrough

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:14:13 +0000
Boy charged after Middlesbrough quadbike gang crime spree saw trio knocked over and man stabbed
A woman and two men were knocked over, a man was stabbed and a takeaway worker was threatened in a series of crimes in Ormesby and Grangetown

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
School that provides 'inclusive, ambitious education' praised under new inspection framework
Head of Manor Community Academy, Hartlepool, is proud of the report following latest visit from Ofsted

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
'Big transformational change' needed in NHS trusts to meet 'enormous' financial expectations
A University Hospitals Tees group meeting heard 'we have to genuinely transform some things' as the government expected it to live within its means

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Whitby amusement arcade LED screen plan to continue 'building's identity since 80s'
The proposed LED screen at Funland Amusements, Whitby, would be 3 metres long and 2 metres high

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
North Yorkshire seaside town hotel could be converted into Airbnb
The three-storey property is currently in use as a hotel in Scarborough

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