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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:53:12 +0000
Hartlepool sportswoman and fundraiser to compete in international rugby contest in Bangkok
Hartlepool woman Sophie Hill, who plays club rugby for Stockton Rockets, is part of the squad competing at the Bangkok International 10s championship

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:08:00 +0000
Fat loss coach's tip for 'still enjoying a McDonald's' while on a weight loss diet
The fat loss coach stressed that losing weight doesn't need to mean giving up your favourite treats

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
'Safe place to thrive': Stockton's St Bede's Catholic Academy earns 'exceptional' Ofsted rating
Inspectors said the school offered 'a warm welcome and a safe place to thrive', where students were 'valued, supported and empowered to succeed'

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Three teens deny murder of David Cuthbert in Stockton as crown court trial date set
David Cuthbert, 49, died on Saturday January 10 :: Three teenagers have appeared at court to deny murder

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Former Redcar thug viciously attacked partner in Turkey
Jason Watson, 26, was jailed for three years and three months for the violent attacks

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Drink driver 'stuck his finger up' at police from stolen car as they chased him
Robert Hayton drove straight at other motorists on wrong side of the road until stingers brought him to a halt

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Accidents, fisticuffs and bin woes: Chicanes criticised as 'ridiculous' on Stockton street
Some residents say they are 'not fit for purpose' but Stockton Council says there is 'strong evidence to support the safety measures being successful'

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Plans lodged to bring forward 55 homes as part of major Hartlepool housing development
The proposals in Hartlepool also feature the creation of a local centre including a primary school, medical centre and restaurant

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:08:25 +0000
'Very hard to disagree': Crunch budget voting coming soon with approval all but guaranteed
Middlesbrough Council’s 2026/27 budget proposals are expected to sail through a full council vote next week

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:46:04 +0000
Dad-to-be pried free from handcuffs and broke cop's finger in escape from back of police vehicle
Ionut Caciu has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting escaping lawful custody and assault occasioning actual bodily harm

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:29:47 +0000
NORTH EAST NEWS: Football fan banned from stadiums for racist abuse
Connor Butler received a four-year football banning order after sending a racist message to Luton Town's Elijah Adebayo on Instagram following a match in October 2024

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:47:57 +0000
Man dies back home in North Yorkshire after assault in Liverpool as police make appeal
A 54-year-old man died in Scarborough two days after being assaulted in Liverpool, with four suspects arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:30:53 +0000
Prince Edward opens multimillion pound Teesside medicines factory that will help fight cancer
Fujifilm Biotechnologies' £400m expansion at Billingham makes it the largest site of its type in the UK

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:09:00 +0000
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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:59:07 +0000
LIVE: All lanes open on A19 after crash caused lengthy delays
Traffic maps are reporting delays of over 15 minutes following a crash on the A19 southbound near Billingham

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:58:36 +0000
Would-be robber held knife to student's neck and demanded cash on campus
The victim pushed Anthony Dale away, and then offered to help him find somewhere to live

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:34:36 +0000
Billy Elliot Musical Returns to Sunderland Empire November 2026 as UK Tour Opens
Award-winning show Billy Elliot the Musical will return to Sunderland Empire for the first time in 10 years, opening its UK tour from November 4

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:28:25 +0000
TVCA's £800K contract for Network Rail to produce business case for line electrification
Currently, hardly any of the rail network in the Tees Valley is electrified - that could all be changing

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:56:40 +0000
Motorist got back behind wheel to get home from court immediately after being given ban
Richard Brooks was returned to the same court, where his ban was increased and he received further punishment

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Fujifilm Biotechnologies opens £400m Billingham expansion
The expanded 1.6million sqft site is designed to be part of the Japanese firm's global network of medicine factories

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:42:43 +0000
Footage: Crack dealer's arrest for selling drugs near Middlesbrough play park
Christopher Bennison has been jailed for over three years after admitting drug offences :: A bowl of 'white powder' was found in his kitchen

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:28:03 +0000
Exact time snow forecast on Teesside as Met Office issue 17-hour weather alert
A weather alert for snow and and ice has been issued for Teesside

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:21:36 +0000
A-level student found dead in sixth form college toilet, inquest hears
Sam Coutts, 18, died in the toilets of his college after he was reported missing

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:08:41 +0000
Lifelong TS1 resident slams 'disgusting' rat problem as video captures scavenging rodents
The Middlesbrough resident has lived in the same property nearly all her life and says the rat situation in the Central and Newport wards are the 'worst' she has ever seen

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:39:55 +0000
LIVE: A19 lane closure after crash near Seaham sees long tailbacks
The collision looks to have taken place between the A1018 Seaton Interchange and the A690 Durham Road

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