Stockton-on-Tees news

• 27 shots of Teessiders heading to polls to cast their votes in 2021 elections

  06-05-2021 17:15 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool's by-election is the headline attraction in the 2021 vote - but there's also tension over who will win the coveted Tees Valley Mayor position, Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner title and council battles.
  Hundreds of Teessiders headed out from 7am to cast their votes.
  And here's some snaps of you all on your way to the polls.
  
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• Peeved Good Morning Britain viewers want to see changes to show

  06-05-2021 16:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Viewing figures have taken a dive since Piers Morgan's departure earlier this year
  
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• Paedophile, 73, jailed for sex offences against underage boy

  06-05-2021 16:49 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  David Stanwick denied six offences but was found guilty after a trial at Teesside Crown Court
  
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• Social club in 'chaos' with floods & bills after thieves strip roof

  06-05-2021 16:33 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Damage was caused to the roof and CCTV system leaving Ye Olde Durhams Social Club on its 'knees'
  
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• Thirteen puts depot up for sale in 'rare' property market move

  06-05-2021 16:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Cargo Fleet Lane depot has already had 'a lot of interest'
  
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• Primary school placed into 'full lockdown' over safeguarding incident

  06-05-2021 15:54 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The main gate will be open for parents to collect children but all other gates will remain closed
  
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• The fairly unknown sign which shows you could have had covid

  06-05-2021 14:55 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A covid expert shared the signs commonly shown in patients who have had the virus
  
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• The low-covid holiday destinations likely to be on green list

  06-05-2021 14:28 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Government ministers are expected to decide if foreign holidays can resume from May 17
  
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• Pair sold knock-off sports memorabilia on eBay with fake signatures

  06-05-2021 13:57 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Anthony McCabe has remortgaged his house to pay back the £60k cash he scammed from victims
  
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• Thief allegedly put petrol station manager in 'headlock'

  06-05-2021 13:33 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Knight admitted stealing from stores on two separate occasions - but denies attacking staff member
  
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• Suspected drink-driver arrested after hitting traffic island

  06-05-2021 13:25 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Police and fire crews were called after crash near the Palladium shops in Grove Hill
  
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• 999 crews deal with welfare incident on A174 bridge

  06-05-2021 12:21 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called at around 8am
  
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• Pupil allegedly threatened fellow classmate with hammer in school

  06-05-2021 11:19 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A report was made to Cleveland Police about the reported incident at a school in Yarm
  
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• Greggs frozen bakes urgently recalled over fears they contain glass

  06-05-2021 11:09 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Greggs says this frozen item is the only one affected and that other pastries sold in its bakeries are unaffected
  
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• Elections 2021: Voters snapped heading to polling stations

  06-05-2021 11:02 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  It is set to be one of the biggest set of votes since the 2019 general election
  
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• Garage worker drove Volkswagen off forecourt and sold it on eBay

  06-05-2021 09:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Lee Horner, 33, was branded 'amateur in the extreme' by a judge
  
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• Every tool belonging to family business stolen by thieves

  06-05-2021 09:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Mulberry Blinds in Stokesley had to tell their customers that they couldn't operate due to the theft
  
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• Decision day for controversial housing masterplan is set

  06-05-2021 09:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Votes will be cast on the Stainsby country park vision which is lining up 1,600 homes
  
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• Polls open as Teessiders vote in 'super Thursday' elections

  06-05-2021 08:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool's by-election is the headline attraction on a busy day which will also see the Tees Valley Mayor, Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner and council battles decided
  
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• Voters encouraged to bring their own pen to the polling station

  06-05-2021 07:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Everyone on Teesside is entitled to vote in a number of elections being held across the region
  
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• Man strolled through South Bank with 'sentimental' air rifle

  06-05-2021 07:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The air rifle has 'sentimental value' as it had belonged to Lee Baker's grandad
  
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• Quarter of million quid sat in dormant council-run company's coffers

  05-05-2021 21:59 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors have demanded to know why they had no oversight of a local authority-run company set up to distribute public funds which has laid dormant for several years
  
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• Almost quarter of million quid sat in dormant council-run company's coffers

  05-05-2021 21:59 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors have demanded to know why they had no oversight of a local authority-run company set up to distribute public funds which has laid dormant for several years
  
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• Ex-Tory councillor backs Labour candidate in upcoming by-election

  05-05-2021 20:30 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Vera Rider, who represents the Longbeck ward on Redcar and Cleveland Council, is supporting Labour’s Luke Myer
  
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• Cleveland Police commissioner candidates face Q&A on force's future

  05-05-2021 19:20 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Labour's Matt Storey, Conservative Steve Turner, Liberal Democrat Chris Jones and independent Barrie Cooper answered questions
  
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• Well-known Marske eatery's second venue in Redcar's Northern Quarter

  05-05-2021 19:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  VK&B, formerly The Vault, is so busy they are 'having to turn people away'
  
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• The coffee shops hiring now as indoor hospitality prepares to open

  05-05-2021 19:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  They're on a big recruitment drive; here's our pick of the best roles on offer
  
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• Latest odds for Hartlepool by-election and Tees Valley mayoral race

  05-05-2021 19:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Conservatives are heavy favourites in both the big elections on Teesside on Thursday, according to the polls and the bookies
  
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• Johnny Vegas opens quirky glamping site in North Yorkshire

  05-05-2021 19:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Every vehicle has its own private bathroom set inside a vintage horsebox
  
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• 'Sad times' as Co-op announces high street store will close for good

  05-05-2021 18:40 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 'new operator' is set to take over the store following a 'long period of redevelopment'
  
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• Alert after man sent indecent image to pupil through school Xbox account

  05-05-2021 18:06 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The man hacked the school's secure online system and also asked the child involved to send indecent images to him
  
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• Taxi driver on trial accused of sex attack on 'very drunk' teenager

  05-05-2021 17:59 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Arfan Ali is accused of picking up the 19-year-old on Christmas Eve before engaging in sexual activity without her consent
  
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• 'Mint Imperial-sized' hail stones batter areas of Teesside

  05-05-2021 17:34 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Rather than warm, gentle breezes and sunshine, parts of Teesside have instead been hit with hail and freezing cold winds
  
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• Sobbing benefit fraudster who claimed over £65k is sentenced

  05-05-2021 16:16 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Deborah Oliver didn't declare she was living with another woman when claiming benefits
  
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• 12 covid patients in Teesside hospital compared with 230 in January

  05-05-2021 15:53 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus discussions topped the bill at a South Tees Trust board meeting
  
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• Alternative to balloon releases in memory of loved one suggested

  05-05-2021 15:26 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Skelton celebrant suggestions celebrating life in a ‘meaningful alternative’ way
  
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• Schoolboy, 13, arrested after police chase and car crash

  05-05-2021 14:46 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police seized a silver Nissan Micra car after the incident on Tuesday evening
  
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• Pandemic sees Stockton's yawning health gap widen

  05-05-2021 14:23 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The town suffers from some of the biggest health inequalities anywhere in the country
  
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• How to get free compost as 40 tonnes on offer in gardening initiative

  05-05-2021 14:04 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Green-fingered Teessiders can get free compost this week from site on Haverton Hill Road
  
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• Burglar raided pregnant woman's home as she lay alone upstairs

  05-05-2021 14:03 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Buckton also pulled a knife on the woman's partner, who had confronted him over a stolen bike
  
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• Everything half price as frozen foods store has closing down sale

  05-05-2021 13:58 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The store is selling off goods in the clearance sale until Saturday
  
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• Debenhams confirms date its Middlesbrough store will shut for good

  05-05-2021 13:33 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Clearance stock 'flying off shelves' as store prepares to close doors for the final time
  
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• Body found after emergency services attend address in Middlesbrough

  05-05-2021 12:44 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A crime scene investigation van, two police cars and an ambulance were seen on the street
  
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• Nominate unsung ‘Sheroes’ that deserve to be celebrated

  05-05-2021 12:39 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland women to be celebrated in new photography project
  
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• Passengers made off after two car smash which left one man in hospital

  05-05-2021 12:34 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A man was reported for summons and another was taken to hospital after the smash in Billingham
  
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• Football team manager steps in to save sports and social club from auction

  05-05-2021 12:25 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Staithes Club plans to reopen on May 19 but villagers are being asked to step up and help secure its future
  
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• Landlord of pub caught serving punters standing for election

  05-05-2021 11:37 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Paul Henderson hit out at national lockdown rules after his pub The Porky Pint was fined £1,000
  
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• Third Covid jab could be offered to vulnerable and this age group

  05-05-2021 11:34 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Trials are reported to be underway to look at the effectiveness of the third dose
  
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• Maximo Park and Embrace join Hardwick Live festival line-up

  05-05-2021 10:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Nile Rodgers and Chic, Rag’n’Bone Man, Razorlight and Rebecca Ferguson are also due to take to the stage at the festival
  
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• Police issue urgent appeal to trace missing man Reece Nixon

  05-05-2021 09:50 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old is from Middlesbrough but is thought to be in the old Thornaby area
  
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