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Teenagers who chased and stabbed boy, 17, up to 16 times in machete attack are jailed
A gang of armed youths carried out a ‘truly horrific and brutal’ attack with machetes on the defenceless teenager in Middlesbrough
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Anti-yob order slapped on part of Teesside after reports of antisocial behaviour
An anti-yob order has been slapped on shops in the Berwick Hills area of Middlesbrough after reports of antisocial behaviour.
New publication sets out ambitious vision for 'fairer, greener future' in region
The new Teesside Taskforce Journal outlines an ambitious plan for a fairer, greener future in the North East through place-based leadership.
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North East football analyst, 19, lands dream role with FIFA World Cup team
Matthew Austin, 19, from Redcar and a former Middlesbrough College student, has been chosen by FIFA as a tournament football analyst for this year’s World Cup.
Free skip service comes to the rescue of baby hospice after volunteer cleanup
Scott Bros has provided a free skip service to Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Middlesbrough to support a volunteer-led clean-up of the grounds.
North East hospice set to launch new superstore to create jobs and raise funds
Teesside Hospice is opening a new charity superstore on Portrack Lane this spring, selling second-hand fashion, homeware and white goods to raise vital funds.
Lucky nurse wins top prize of £25k in lottery designed to help North East causes
A nurse has become the first person to scoop the top prize of £25,000 in a lottery aimed at raising funds for good causes.
Cleveland PCC welcomes new national guidance to support stalking victims
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey has welcomed new Ministry of Justice guidance to strengthen support for stalking victims.
Drug dealer who shipped kilos of cannabis into the country dodges jail
A Stockton drug dealer who was caught shipping kilos of cannabis into the country has narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Violent thug smashed vodka bottle over victim's head when asked to leave house
A violent Stockton thug who smashed a man over the head with a vodka bottle when he was asked to leave his home has a suspended sentence hanging over him.
Busy North East road to close in evenings as cycle lane is removed
Sections of Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough will close for four weeks from March 2 for maintenance and resurfacing works.
Man seriously injured after weapons brawl breaks out on street
A man has been seriously injured after a weapons street brawl - and Cleveland Police has now launched an investigation.
North East care home 'delighted' to be rated 'Good' in all areas by care watchdog
Ransdale House care home in Middlesbrough has achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all categories following a Care Quality Commission inspection in January.
New speed warning signs installed following residents' complaints
Automatic speed warning signs have been activated on The Oval in Acklam, Middlesbrough, to deter fast driving and improve road safety.
Should've gone to Specsavers: Chain pokes fun at Iceland Middlesbrough spelling slip
Supermarket giant Iceland has poked fun at a spelling slip on its Middlesbrough store... by teaming up with Specsavers.
New North East breast screening drop-in launched for NHS workers
University Hospitals Tees is introducing weekly drop-in mammogram sessions for NHS staff to make breast screening more accessible in the workplace.
North East navigator scheme aims to cut exclusions and youth violence
A pilot project in Cleveland is supporting vulnerable pupils at risk of exclusion, with education navigator James Risbrough working to improve engagement and prevent serious violence.
Judge delays sentencing of County Durham man caught up in Middlesbrough riots
A County Durham man who has pleaded guilty to his role in the violent disorder that caused chaos in a North East town centre will have to wait to be sentenced.
Port of Middlesbrough served improvement notice after death of AV Dawson worker
The Port of Middlesbrough has been served an improvement notice following the tragic death of a worker at AV Dawson last year.
Two teenagers arrested after 'shooting' at window and door of house
Two teenagers have been arrested following a shooting at a home - they are currently in police custody for questioning.