Stockton-on-Tees news

• RECAP: Every update as Billy Dunlop questioned by parole board as murderer bids for freedom

  21-10-2026 18:36 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  William Dunlop's parole hearing is taking place over the next two days in London
  
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• RECAP: Billy Dunlop questioned by parole board as murderer bids for freedom

  21-10-2026 18:35 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  William Dunlop's parole hearing is taking place over the next two days in London
  
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• Killer Billy Dunlop says he 'gets' family's suffering after son's death as he makes freedom bid

  21-10-2026 17:45 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  William 'Billy' Dunlop has applied for be released from prison for the first time - He was jailed for life for the murder of Julie Hogg in 2006
  
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• Man warned of custodial sentence after admitting smuggling drugs into HMP Holme House

  21-10-2026 16:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Dale Smith pleaded guilty in a short hearing at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• Next step taken in aspiration for up to 1,000 homes for Stockton town centre'

  21-10-2026 15:58 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Stockton Council has signed an agreement with a leading regeneration developer to draw up options, which could include waterfront apartments
  
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• LIVE: Billy Dunlop questioned by parole board as murderer bids for freedom

  21-10-2026 15:10 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  William Dunlop's parole hearing is taking place over the next two days in London
  
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• Teesside MP says in Parliament 'our community has waited long enough' for new hospital in Stockton

  21-10-2026 15:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Speaking in the House of Commons, Stockton West MP Matt Vickers praised 'incredible' staff, but said: 'You can't keep bolting 21st-century on to a 1960s frame forever'
  
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• Police Interceptor sergeant guilty of gross misconduct for public sex with probationary officer

  21-10-2026 14:59 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A misconduct hearing heard that Ben Sutcliffe's behaviour amounted to gross misconduct and that if he was still a serving Cleveland Police officer he would have been dismissed
  
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• Middlesbrough restaurant delights international guests during gaming industry conference

  21-10-2026 14:45 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi was among guests as delegates from the Game Republic New Horizons conference 2026 attended Bazaar
  
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• Police Interceptor sergeant had 'risky' sex with junior PC, disciplinary hearing told

  21-10-2026 13:41 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Temporary sergeant Ben Sutcliffe resigned from Cleveland Police in February and did not attend the disciplinary hearing
  
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• Billy Dunlop parole LIVE: Updates as Billingham murderer bids for prison release

  21-10-2026 11:21 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  William Dunlop's parole hearing will take place over the next two days in London
  
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• Sam Fender 2027 stadium tour includes two North-east dates

  21-10-2026 11:19 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  After one night at St James' Park was confirmed on Tuesday evening, it's now been announced that Sam Fender will not only play a second night at Newcastle United's famous ground, but also start his 2027 tour on home turf
  
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• Billingham murderer Billy Dunlop to face public parole hearing in bid for release today

  21-10-2026 09:54 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Bill Dunlop was 26 when he killed 22-year-old mum Julie Hogg in November 1989
  
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• Brambles Farm teen diagnosed with blood cancer after suffering headaches and nosebleeds

  21-10-2026 09:28 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Leighland Boyd's family are hosting a fundraiser to show their support for the 15-year-old following the heartbreaking diagnosis
  
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• 'We have to draw a line': Councillor refused further exemption from meetings due to ill health

  21-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Guisborough councillor Graham Jeffery's continued circumstances could prompt a local by-election
  
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• Man swung zombie knife and hurled glass ashtray at police as they tried to arrest him

  21-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Officers arrived at a Hartlepool house where David Hey was staying over an unrelated matter
  
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• Future of 98-year-old community for older people in Darlington in doubt

  21-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Sir E D Walker Trust has provided housing for older people in Darlington for generations
  
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• Former Cleveland Police officer launches national campaign calling for urgent action over police suicides

  21-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Cooper warns that officers are facing devastating psychological pressures
  
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• Decision on 210 homes plan in Hartlepool deferred following legal query

  21-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A report to decision-makers noted the housing development was "highly likely" to increase noise complaints against neighbouring business Tata Steel
  
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• Petrified flyer raises almost £2,000 for hospice but admits jumping out of plane hasn't conquered fear

  20-10-2026 16:33 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Kelly Petts says jumping out of a plane has not cured her fear of flying
  
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• Three cars in four days seen going wrong way down A66 and A19 as boy, 16, admits danger driving

  20-10-2026 15:57 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police are warning drivers that the 'full force of the law will be used' after a series of incidents of dangerous driving in Teesside
  
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• Watch: Mini Cooper spins into hedge during 140mph A1(M) police chase that started at services

  20-10-2026 15:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A black Mini Cooper travelling at more than 140mph clipped a police car and spun into a hedge during a high-speed police chase
  
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• 'Totally pointless' weekend election voting turned down by councillors amid scathing reaction

  20-10-2026 15:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  More Redcar and Cleveland councillors voted against the proposal
  
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• Government says dark matter experiment at Boulby would require additional funding

  20-10-2026 13:36 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Boulby Underground Laboratory in East Cleveland is competing to host the international proposed XLZD dark matter experiment
  
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• Studios, offices and coffee shop turned bar planned after £1m+ deal for Middlesbrough landmarks

  20-10-2026 13:06 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Commerce House and neighbouring former Kalinka nightclub could be transformed following a £1m+ deal
  
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• Threatening email sent to college staff amid inquest into death of Darlington student

  20-10-2026 12:47 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Staff at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College have received a 'very real physical threat' on email during an inquest following the death of Sam Coutts
  
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• Stepdad accused of murdering university student declines to give evidence at trial

  20-10-2026 11:09 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Owens, 34, from Hartlepool, denies murdering psychology student stepdaughter Carla Georgescu
  
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• University Hospital of North Tees to get £1m for emergency department refurbishment

  20-10-2026 10:38 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The refurbishment, from a £140m government pot, is being designed for a more efficient, welcoming emergency department with reduced waiting times
  
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• Rapist involved in Middlesbrough stab attack branded 'dangerous young man' by judge

  20-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Owen Rowe, 23, was handed a 15 year extended prison sentence at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• Plan for six new homes described as 'modest and contained' extension to village near Stockton

  20-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Rosedale House Developments has asked for planning permission to build the new homes in Whitton
  
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• Middlesbrough Empire boss says team going out 'on a high' as he announces departure

  20-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  General manager Jordan Jefferson says he is 'gutted' to be leaving the venue
  
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• From Devonshire Road to Douglas Street: Roadworks happening in Middlesbrough this week

  20-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  This week’s roundup of roadworks either getting underway or already ongoing (October 19 to 25), including Roman Road
  
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• Mayor hits out at report naming Middlesbrough as 'most challenging' place to grow up

  19-10-2026 17:58 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  In a letter to Andy Burnham, Mayor Chris Cooke said: 'We are pulling all the levers we can in Middlesbrough to turn the tide on decades of social problems that impact children’s lives'
  
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• Trainee officer at Cleveland Police sexually assaulted woman during Christmas night out

  19-10-2026 17:27 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Thomas Ross grabbed the woman and flicked her dress up while on a Christmas night in 2024
  
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• Thornaby pervert told underage girl he would 'track her down' when she said she'd call the police

  19-10-2026 17:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Jamie Lake pleaded guilty to sexual communications with a 13-year-old telling her he would 'track her down'
  
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• Child rapist given 20-year prison sentence after leaving vulnerable victim 'traumatised'

  19-10-2026 16:50 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Liam Martin, 33, carried out repeated sexual assaults and rapes on a child
  
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• Mum of autistic student found dead in sixth form college toilets tells coroner organisation failed him

  19-10-2026 16:37 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Teenager Sam Coutts was found dead at Darlington's Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in January
  
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• Jewellery stolen in aggravated burglary in Middlesbrough sparking increased police presence

  19-10-2026 15:20 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Jewellery among items stolen from home in the early hours of Sunday morning, October 18
  
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• Motorist, 64, suffers fractured spine in crash with BMW in Stockton

  19-10-2026 14:39 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Police appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage of the Sunday morning incident
  
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• Multi-million pound three-storey marine facility unveiled on banks of River Tees

  19-10-2026 14:09 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The three-storey facility brings marine operations and marine engineering together in one modern location
  
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• Middlesbrough pub being brought 'back to life' after closure with plans to reopen hotel

  19-10-2026 12:59 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Cambridge Hotel is launching a phased return with hopes of reopening hotel accommodation in the future
  
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• Stockton mum raped by 'monster' boyfriend got him to admit sex attack over text message

  19-10-2026 12:13 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Tatjana Sibley, known as Tanya, was raped three times by Calvin White while they were in a relationship
  
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• A19 crash RECAP: Tailbacks clear on dual carriageway after crash near Elwick

  19-10-2026 10:51 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers are at the scene of the incident on the A19 near Elwick on Monday, October 19
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Huge tailbacks on dual carriageway after crash near Elwick

  19-10-2026 09:35 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Police officers are at the scene of the incident on the A19 near Elwick on Monday, October 19
  
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• Teesside Aldi supermarket could be extended as plans submitted for changes

  19-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Parking spaces could also be reconfigured to provide four new electric vehicle spaces, as well as a new customer entrance and exit, and upgraded canopy and cladding
  
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• 'No budget' for pest control service that private homeowners can call up, admits cabinet member

  19-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Neil Bendelow conceded that it was 'something we need to look at moving forward'
  
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• 'No budget' for pest control service that private homeowners can call, admits cabinet member

  19-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Neil Bendelow conceded that it was 'something we need to look at moving forward'
  
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• Full shipyard on Teesside for first time since 1980s in wake of major investment

  19-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  'It’s great that we’ve had the shipyard fully operational across four dry docks but we want that to become the norm'
  
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• Extensions, warehouse and tree felling among latest planning applications

  19-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The applications have been recently submitted to Redcar and Cleveland Council, but not yet determined
  
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• Driver given £70 fine at hospital car park after 'getting stuck in gridlocked traffic'

  19-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  George Grainger had taken his wife to James Cook University Hospital when he was slapped with a fine despite paying for his parking
  
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