Stockton-on-Tees news

• Stockton dad had 'accrued debt' and died after New Year's Eve 'drug-related' attack, trial hears

  30-06-2026 16:22 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Aiden Matthews, 31, suffered a fractured skull after he was punched in the face and fell to the ground in a Norton back alley
  
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• Attempted murder arrest after man found with stab wounds to both legs in Stockton

  30-06-2026 15:36 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Stockton
  
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• 'Do not swim' warning sounded for Teesside coastline due to 'discharge of untreated sewage'

  30-06-2026 15:10 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency is advising against swimming until further notice in Hartlepool, Seaton Carew area, Redcar, Marske and Saltburn.
  
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• Britain's longest-serving female prisoner set for release 40 years after Hartlepool murder

  30-06-2026 14:48 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Maria Pearson, from Hartlepool, was jailed in 1987 for the murder of building society worker Janet Newton
  
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• From placement to purpose: Student finds her calling in children's nursing on Teesside

  30-06-2026 14:25 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Lucy Skedd spent much of her placement on the children’s ward at the University Hospital of North Tees
  
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• Council signs deal with land owner so it can continue to operate household waste tip

  30-06-2026 13:20 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The 20-year agreement for the site at Dunsdale, near Redcar, includes a 'marginal' rent rise
  
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• 'Unicorn' day to be held at popular riding for disabled centre in Hemlington

  30-06-2026 13:19 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Riding for the Disabled Association Unicorn Centre’s hugely popular Unicorn Day is being held at its Hemlington base on Sunday, July 12
  
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• 999 crews attend incident in Stockton as police tape off area near woods

  30-06-2026 12:57 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Great North Air Ambulance, along with paramedics and police were called
  
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• Met Office declares that return to heatwave conditions looking 'increasingly likely'

  30-06-2026 12:47 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says a return to heatwave conditions is looking "increasingly likely" next week – and GFS weather models suggest the UK could potentially see its hottest day ever recorded, with 17 counties possibly reaching 40C
  
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• Man attacked by gang in Stokesley alley after youth takes his hat

  30-06-2026 12:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The incident started in Pizza Village, High Street, Stokesley
  
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• Returning Whitby fish and chip restaurant granted licence to serve alcohol until midnight

  30-06-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Papas Fish and Chips restaurant chain originally wanted permission to stay open until 5.00am
  
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• Redcar caravan park residents complain of 'marauding' youths, 'organised fighting' and fires

  30-06-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A steering group is now hoping to tackle problems associated with the park and adjoining sand dunes in Coatham, Redcar
  
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• Plans for weather monitoring equipment to 'support operations' at Hartlepool Power Station

  30-06-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The proposed meteorological monitoring equipment compound would have a 10m mast
  
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• Historic horse-drawn carriage built in 1895 sells for six times expected price in bidding battle

  30-06-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool-built in 1895 the vehicle made six times expected price
  
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• Hartlepool Council's care-leavers' service rated 'good' but numbers in education could be better

  30-06-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Vulnerable young people benefit from 'consistent and effective support', say inspectors scrutinising Hartlepool Council's Children's Services
  
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