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• Grounds for dismissal: Costa Coffee drive-thru plans for Parkway Centre refused due to 'poor design'

  06-08-2026 01:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 'poor design and layout' was attributed for the refusal
  
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• All areas in Middlesbrough children’s services require improvement with ‘churn of leadership’ blamed

  06-08-2026 01:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Exec member Cllr Luke Henman said: 'In Middlesbrough, we are 100% committed to providing the very best for our children and young people and I welcome this report'
  
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• Plans for North East holiday lodge development faced renewed opposition from parish councils

  06-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The councils argue the scheme would overwhelm local roads and infrastructure
  
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• Driver reached up to 90mph on 30mph road and ran red lights during police chase

  06-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Husband, of Port Clarence, Middlesbrough, tried to flee police at speeds of up to 90mph in a 30 zone
  
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• Eaglescliffe crash LIVE: Man sadly dies as police thank members of public who administered CPR

  05-08-2026 17:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance landed in Preston Park following a road traffic collision on Yarm Road
  
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• Man dies after Mercedes crashes into tree near Preston Park in Eaglescliffe

  05-08-2026 16:46 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police has said the collision is believed to have happened during a medical episode
  
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• Woman given hospital order for fatal attack in Newton Aycliffe sheltered accommodation

  05-08-2026 15:53 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Patricia Hewitt, 42, stabbed Angela Lloyd, who was disabled, 47 times in her bungalow in August last year
  
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• Body recovered in search for boy, 13, in sea of East Yorkshire coast

  05-08-2026 15:07 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A body was recovered from the water following a large search and rescue operation
  
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• Eaglescliffe crash LIVE: Yarm Road reopens in both directions after air ambulance lands in Preston Park

  05-08-2026 14:42 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance is understood to have landed in Preston Park following a road traffic collision on Yarm Road
  
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• Middlesbrough now most dangerous place to live outside London, crime figures show

  05-08-2026 14:31 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  In the past year, there were 150 crimes per 1,000 people in Middlesbrough while the Cleveland Police force area had the highest murder rate in the country
  
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• Footwear retailer Office 'to open new and exciting' Teesside Park store

  05-08-2026 13:46 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Office posters have appeared in the window of the former Charles Clinkard store at Teesside Park
  
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• British Transport Police confirm Eaglescliffe rail tragedy was not suspicious

  05-08-2026 12:59 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  One person died and another was left with life-changing injuries following an incident on the tracks near Eaglescliffe
  
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• Man charged with robbery after 44-year-old found injured in Stockton named

  05-08-2026 12:11 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  James Mooney has been charged with wounding with intent and robbery and will appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court
  
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• Eaglescliffe crash LIVE: Yarm Road closed in both directions as air ambulance lands in Preston Park

  05-08-2026 10:54 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The air ambulance is understood to have handed landed in Preston Park following a road traffic collision on Yarm Road
  
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• Middlesbrough town centre bar to undergo licence hearing

  05-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  An application for the review was made by Cleveland Police back in May
  
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• Marske High Street supermarket changes approved by council after noise concern

  05-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Objections by neighbouring residents to the Marske Co-op plans did not halt the application from being granted
  
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• Lockless doors, broken windows and fly-tipping: Resident and councillor hit at conditions on estate

  05-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cllr Philippa Storey described residents as being ‘very distressed’:: Principle Estate Management charges an annual service fee of nearly £3,000
  
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• Gym successfully granted planning permission on East Cleveland industrial estate

  05-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A supporting assessment said it would offer an 'unmatched health and training facility' in a location lacking such an offering
  
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• 'Fat rocks, fast drops': Dad caught running 'dealer line' sending bulk advertising messages

  05-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Jason Walker, of Thornaby, has been jailed for three years and four months
  
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• Refurbished play area at Redcar paddling pool brings summer fun to families

  04-08-2026 19:27 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The play area at Redcar paddling pool has received a 'significant investment'
  
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• CCTV image released after man 'sexually assaulted on train' at Darlington station

  04-08-2026 19:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  An image of a man police would like to trace has been released after a man was reportedly sexually assaulted at Darlington station
  
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• Drone footage shows moment police swooped to arrest teen dealer in Middlesbrough park

  04-08-2026 18:14 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Junior Lavin was arrested after being filmed carrying out a drug deal in Middlesbrough's Albert Park
  
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• Teesside TV presenter Steph McGovern says new show is 'The Apprentice for the art world'

  04-08-2026 16:34 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Middlesborough-born Steph McGovern will present The Big Deal when it launches on BBC Two and iPlayer
  
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• Stockton youngster's 'raw talent' wins her stage school scholarship

  04-08-2026 15:54 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Judges said ten-year-old Jessica Gill's 'passion for the arts is inspiring'
  
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• £120,000 plan to tackle seagull 'antisocial behaviour' in North Yorkshire approved

  04-08-2026 15:23 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The strategy includes investment in education campaigns, gull-proof rubbish bags, and new and retrofitted litter bins
  
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• Sobbing dad sexually assaulted stranger as she waited at Middlesbrough takeaway counter

  04-08-2026 14:48 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  James Cannell, 33, told the woman he could 'see her body through her clothes' before he carried out the shocking attack
  
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• Woman charged after death of Teesside-born teacher hit by car in retail park

  04-08-2026 13:47 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Teesside-born teacher Rita Grimshaw sadly died in hospital on December 23 last year
  
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• Thugs could spend longer behind bars for 'horrendous' attacks as case referred to Court of Appeal

  04-08-2026 13:42 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  John Robbins and Alan Metcalfe could see their jail terms extended at the Court of Appeal
  
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• Arrest made after 'video footage shows man being assaulted by security staff' at Open Jar Festival

  04-08-2026 12:44 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after being made aware of video footage apparently showing a man being assaulted by security staff at the Open Jar festival
  
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• Family's tribute to 'talented' make-up artist, 26, who died in North Yorkshire crash

  04-08-2026 09:35 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Ava Gillies' family have spoken of her whit, charm, beauty and fiesty confidence in a heartfelt tribute to the 26-year-old
  
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• Little-known wheelie bin rule that can mean an £80 bin-day fine

  04-08-2026 07:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Many people know there are strict rules about what can go inside household waste bins but many can fall foul of a lesser-known offence
  
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• ‘Dodgy’ Firestick raids in 11 areas as users face fines after Sky tipoffs - new update

  04-08-2026 02:09 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  In the last month the anti-piracy crackdown has seen Sky working with the authorities to track people with the devices
  
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• Village primary school celebrates 150 years in the Teesside community

  04-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Best friends who met at the school their own children now attend were among those at the celebration
  
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• Scarborough hotel with outdoor hot tub to be turned into Airbnb for 22 guests

  04-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The holiday accommodation will cater to single bookings of up to 22 people and cannot be let simultaneously to different groups
  
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• Row as ex-mayor and several councillors criticise planned freedom of the borough award

  04-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Middlesbrough councillors stressed that their objection to Dave Budd receiving the honour was one of principle rather than personality
  
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• North Yorkshire 'village pub has ruined my retirement' says objector to extended licence bid

  04-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Permission is sought for the pub to stay open every day until 1am, with 2am opening allowed on Bank Holidays, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
  
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• Application made to review Middlesbrough Co-op's booze licence

  04-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Members of the public can make representations throughout most of August
  
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• Draft environmental approval for controversial gas rig plan on North Yorkshire coast

  03-08-2026 18:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency has launched public consultation on its draft decision to grant Europa Oil & Gas an environmental permit
  
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• Photographer captures possible orca sighting off Saltburn coast

  03-08-2026 16:44 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Sea Watch Foundation is now appealing for anyone who may have captured further footage which could help confirm the sighting
  
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• Teenager, 19, dies after two-vehicle crash near Blackhall Colliery

  03-08-2026 16:39 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A teenager has died following a crash on Sunday, August 2, between Hesleden and Blackhall Colliery
  
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• Tributes as journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66

  03-08-2026 16:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Luke Myer said that Rod Liddle was 'generous, kind, and immensely proud of his Teesside roots'
  
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• Woman, 36, arrested after girl, 3, hit by car and seriously injured in Middlesbrough

  03-08-2026 15:48 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old woman is being questioned after a child was hit by a car in Middlesbrough
  
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• Murder-accused says he climbed through window for fight with 'Cuffy' but did not stab him - trial

  03-08-2026 15:22 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Jesse Reaney said he was in a "state" from tablets he had taken and did not remember a lot from January 10
  
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• Newly formed running club with a difference helping people get off the couch

  03-08-2026 13:37 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The group is completely aimed at everyone, and has a motto to make sure everyone knows there is definitely no pressure
  
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• Despite almost losing an eye to reactive German Shepherd, dog groomer Janine 'has best job in world'

  03-08-2026 12:24 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Set up in memory of her late dad, Janine Welsh's Awesome Pawz is now in the running for five national awards
  
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• Child taken to hospital after being hit by car in Middlesbrough street

  03-08-2026 12:03 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Newstead Road, in Middlesbrough, on Sunday, August 2
  
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• 43 photos from Stockton International Riverside Festival with vibrant carnival parading through town

  03-08-2026 12:03 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people enjoyed the three-day festival in Stockton
  
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• Police failed to arrest Harrison Simpson on warrant issued 18 months before he murdered Isabelle Welsh

  03-08-2026 10:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The warrant was issued after Harrison Simpson was arrested in March 2024 and failed to attend court for breaching a non-molestation order
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter following death of Tony Armstrong after Hartlepool incident

  03-08-2026 10:50 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Mark James, 37, is due to appear in magistrates' court on Monday, August 3, after being charged with manslaughter
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter following death of Anthony Armstrong after Hartlepool incident

  03-08-2026 10:50 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Mark James, 37, is due to appear in magistrates' court on Monday, August 3, after being charged with manslaughter
  
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