Andy Ellington said he does not want recognition but believes the tragedy at the beach must be a wake-up call

Stockton Council's children's services had 160 complaints in 2025-6, up 37%, and bosses say the 'imperfect service' is trying to communicate better

Redcar RNLI water safety officer John Reece has spoke to Teesside Live about the official safety advice and how to 'Float to Live'

A pop-up charity shop has opened in the former Next building on Linthorpe Road

The pair received honorary doctorates, along with further education stalwart Mark White

Graham Newton, who has been involved with Stockton Rugby Club for 40 years, has died suddenly at the age of 54

The firm employs more than 800 people in Lackenby and Skinningrove

DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: Sonny Horsfall hit the pensioner, police have identified as 'Eddie', then drove the car on with sparks flying from underneath :: He then ran off and bought a pizza

The Environment Agency action means Seaton Meadows Landfill site (SMLF) must not bring any more waste on to the premises

Council leader Alec Brown said a 'lot of damage' had been caused

'Ian will forever remain in our hearts. He was deeply loved, and the loss we feel is immeasurable'

Vanessa Allison is taking early retirement from Ayresome Primary School in Middlesbrough

A fundraising page has raised over £10,500 for the families of Wayne Taylor and Ian Pascoe, two dads who tragically lost their lives after entering the North Sea at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool, to rescue Mr Taylor's children

Former Chinese owner Jingye is seeking compensation, though the Business Secretary says that will be independently assessed

The £232m offer for pawnbroker Ramsdens represents a 49% premium to its share price on June 22, the last trading day before announcement of FirstCash's original offer

Alexandra Walker, 26, and Harrison Simpson, 22, deny murder, allowing the death of a child, sexual assault and child cruelty

Rio Barton, 33, sent text messages threatening to kill the solicitor five years after she represented her in family court

Adam Johnson, of no fixed abode, pushed a woman down the stairs in Thornaby before launching an attack on the man who tried to help her

Cllr Carole Morgan asked a council cabinet member what was being done to 'compel' firms to complete necessary works quicker

The discoveries were made in medieval pits under Richmond's market place

It is thought the man left the Poverina pub at around 11.40pm before heading onto Ormesby Road

Wellness retreat chef Sonny Horsfall, 18, fled the scene of the crash leaving his victim lying on the floor in Redcar

Craig Wiltshire entered the treacherous sea in a joint rescue effort he described as 'phenomenal' :: The events claimed the life of Wayne Taylor and Ian Pascoe

The Authentic African Food Store on Kings Road, North Ormesby has been given a hygiene emergency prohibition order, closing it down

Flowers have been left at the scene of the heartbreaking incident as more than £8,000 has been raised to support the family of Wayne Taylor