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Banners celebrating Middlesbrough's place in the world installed near Riverside

New banners celebrating Middlesbrough’s maritime heritage have been installed near the Riverside Stadium ahead of Boro’s match, as part of the Roaring About the River project.

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Tragedy as man dies after being hit by a lorry on major North East road

A man has died after being hit by a lorry between the interchanges of Hartington Road and Newport Road on the A66 in Middlesbrough.

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Push needed on homelessness problem in light of North East town’s culture bid

Clean-up issues associated with homelessness in Middlesbrough could harm its bid to become the UK’s next City of Culture, a councillor has suggested.

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A66 expected to be closed for some time following 'serious' crash

The A66 in Middlesbrough is expected to be closed “for some time” following a serious crash earlier today.

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A66 crash - what we know so far after crash shuts road sparking severe traffic

Police have closed both sides of the A66 in Middlesbrough following a crash - here is everything we know so far.

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RECAP - A66 closed in both directions after crash as drivers urged to avoid area

The A66 has been closed in Middlesbrough following a crash.

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Plans for 22 homes in North East refused after objections

A plan that would have seen 22 homes built in the south of Middlesbrough has been refused.

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North East doctor helps open world-first baby bereavement centre in India

Dr Christy Vijay, a Middlesbrough-based gynaecologist, has helped launch a pioneering bereavement centre in rural Sittilingi, India, offering support to parents who have lost newborns

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Traffic calming scheme to bring new road humps to North East street - public notice

Middlesbrough Borough Council plans to install new road humps on Trimdon Avenue as part of traffic calming measures to improve safety

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Pedestrians barred from these North East streets for footpath works - public notice

Pedestrians will be temporarily banned from several roads in Eston due to works

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Parking charges to rise in North East town centre - public notice

Parking charges at Captain Cook Square and MIMA car parks in Middlesbrough will increase from April 27 as the council updates off-street parking prices.

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Pedestrian suffers serious injuries as man arrested after 'hit-and-run'

A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after a man was arrested for a suspected hit-and-run at Ormesby Bank.

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Boy, 5, still in hospital after suffering serious head injury in fall from window

A five-year-old boy remains in hospital after suffering a serious head injury when he fell from a house window in Middlesbrough.

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Three teenagers deny murder of 30-year-old found in alleyway as trial date set

Three teenagers have denied the alleged murder of Paul Stewart Miller after an alleyway 'attack' in New Marske.

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North East mum-of-six mum turns creativity into colourful new party business

Claire Huitson, a mum-of-six from Eaglescliffe, has launched PartyPop Balloons & Blooms at Dundas Indoor Market in Middlesbrough after being diagnosed with ADHD.

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Cricket legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott reflects on North East ties ahead of live shows

Cricket legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott will share stories from his long career on and off the pitch when he appears in Sunderland and Middlesbrough.

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North East nurse turns her autism story into heartwarming children’s book

Lin Fidgin, a nurse from Hartlepool working at the University Hospital of North Tees, has written and illustrated a children’s book inspired by her personal journey with autism

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Career crook's shed and salon crime spree ends in music stand showdown with homeowner

A persistent burglar targeted hair salon, garden shed and house during latest spree of offending across Teesside.

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North East CEO prepares for 200-mile charity trek along Great Wall of China

Nichole Munro, CEO of Atomix Educational Trust, will take on a 200-mile trek along the Great Wall of China to raise funds for Daisy Chain

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Man who admitted assault will have to wait for sentencing until trial heard

A Middlesbrough man who admitted his role in a violent incident will have to wait to be sentenced until his co-accused has been dealt with.