Stockton-on-Tees news

• British Steel to recruit scores of apprentices and graduates to build next generation of steelmakers

  06-08-2026 23:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  British Steel is taking on 70 new starters across its sites in Teesside, Skinningrove, Sheffield and Scunthorpe
  
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• 'Legal action' being taken after second traveller camp sets up in Middlesbrough

  06-08-2026 18:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Caravans have now parked in the Park End area of the town
  
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• Agreements confirm 'greater clarity' for South Tees Development Corporation debts

  06-08-2026 17:45 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  TVCA has previously advanced funding to STDC of approximately £421m, prior to March 31, 2026
  
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• MPs demand more Cleveland Police cash while mayor says crime figures must be force 'wake-up call'

  06-08-2026 17:33 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The calls come after the latest official figures showed Middlesbrough was the most crime-hit area in the country outside London
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Lorry hit bridge leaving debris strewn across carriageway near Wolviston

  06-08-2026 17:02 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The northbound carriageway of the A19 is partially blocked following a crash
  
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• Heartbroken family vows memory of 'happiest' girl will live on after she died suddenly aged 17

  06-08-2026 16:37 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Brave Talia Sarah Foster battled countless health conditions but lived life to the full
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Severe delays and carriageway 'partially blocked' after collision near Wolviston

  06-08-2026 15:50 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The northbound carriageway of the A19 is partially blocked following a crash
  
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• Air ambulance airlifts injured child to RVI after incident in Billingham

  06-08-2026 15:20 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Paramedics treated the child near Gisburn Road in Billingham after being called to the scene on Thursday morning
  
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• Eston mum shares inspirational fitness journey ahead of first bodybuilding contest

  06-08-2026 14:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Sarah Dunbar weighed almost 17 stone and was suffering with postnatal depression when she decided to make significant changes for the sake of her health
  
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• Guisborough padel court plans being considered for vacant industrial unit

  06-08-2026 13:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Two courts would be created with the addition of a seating and viewing area
  
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• Police looking for teenage girl seen in 'distressed state' in Thornaby asking for public's help

  06-08-2026 10:41 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police said they are concerned for the girl's welfare :: She is believed to be around 16 years old
  
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• Middlesbrough pervert exposed himself to mum and child on Emirates flight

  06-08-2026 10:33 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Britto Lorence had admitted exposing himself in front of a woman and child on an Emirates flight at a previous hearing - but then tried to change his plea
  
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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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