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North East burglar jailed after 120mph chase in stolen Mercedes despite flat tyres
Redcar burglar Michael Bishop jailed for 30 months after stealing a Mercedes and driving at 120mph on the A66 before a police Stinger helped end the chase.
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Balaclava-clad man demanded money and threatened to stab someone up in shop raid
Middlesbrough man Lee Marshall jailed for three years and four months after threatening to stab someone during a Berwick Hills shop robbery.
Man admits unlawful wounding after stabbing as co-accused admits murder attempt
Lee Brannigan admits unlawful wounding after a Hemlington stabbing. Co-accused Leon Nicholson admits attempted murder at Teesside Crown Court on September 18.
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Why the police helicopter was seen flying over North East skies in early hours
A police helicopter was seen and heard flying over the skies of the North East in the early hours of this morning (November 2).
Horse ban for woman who left animal with untreated injury wrapped in a nappy
A Middlesbrough woman has been banned from keeping horses after her gelding suffered an untreated leg injury and was eventually put to sleep.
Killer, sex offenders and drug dealers among those in court last month
Killer, sex offenders and drug dealers among those sentenced at Teesside Crown Court in October.
Why votersin North East town are likely to get two votes for mayor at 2027 election
People in Middlesbrough are likely to have two votes for mayor in May 2027.
Two arrested after uninsured van leads to cash, cannabis, and drug bags discovery
Two men have been arrested after officers found cannabis in an uninsured white van in Middlesbrough.
North East town's youth charity hits back at ‘hardest place’ label
A North East youth charity has hit back at a report branding its town the hardest place in England for children, saying it ignores young people’s strength and potential.
Plans lodged for new boutique hotel next to town's only Grade I-listed building
Plans have formally been lodged for a new 59-bedroom boutique hotel next to Middlesbrough's Acklam Hall.
Anti-social behaviour reports fall 30 per cent but police warn of under-reporting
Anti-social behaviour has fallen by almost a third across Teesside as Cleveland Police continues efforts to tackle persistent problems in communities.
Man arrested after late-night attack that saw huge area taped off by police
A man has been arrested after a late-night attack in Middlesbrough that saw a person's phone stolen.
Popular country bar 'here to stay' amid building sale as bosses announce revamp
A country bar is ‘here to stay’ amid the building being up for sale as bosses announce two new floors are set to be revamped.
Seven new retail units completed in major North East town centre regeneration scheme
Eston Precinct regeneration reaches milestone as seven new retail units are completed, with 14,650 sq ft of space set to boost the Eston town centre scheme.
Haulage firm seeks to base more goods vehicles in North East - public notice
DG Transport & Haulage seeks permission for two more goods vehicles at its Dockside Road, Middlesbrough operating centre. Representations open for 21 days.
The top North East Halloween events for over 18s going out this weekend
From bottomless brunches to immersive horror experiences, here's our pick of the best North East Halloween events for adults this weekend.
The ‘Billy No Mates’ meet-ups bringing remote workers together in Middlesbrough
Billy No Mates is bringing freelancers and remote workers together for free co-working sessions at The Auxiliary in Middlesbrough.
Drug-dealing duo hid under trampoline and in stream after doing runner from police
Middlesbrough drug dealers Mackenzie Holmes and Ethan Hannon caught after taxi stop. Holmes jailed, Hannon given suspended sentence by Teesside Crown Court.
Plans for new domed mosque and cultural centre at empty Middlesbrough plot
Plans have been submitted to the council for a new Abu Bakr Mosque and Cultural Centre on Park Road in Middlesbrough.
Building home to North East country night spot and sports bar on sale for £799,950
The building home to a popular country nightspot and sports bar has been put up for sale with a price tag of £799,950.