Stockton-on-Tees news

• Man in court charged with attempted murder after Cleveland Police officer hit by car

  19-08-2026 18:24 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A Cleveland Police officer was struck by a car in Horden, County Durham, whilst carrying out enquiries in the area on Monday
  
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• Police search for man in connection with South Bank attempted murder probe

  19-08-2026 18:16 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police would like to speak with Stephen Gibson, 34, in connection with an attempted murder in South Bank
  
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• Town centres 'not finished' says council leader, but they need to adapt

  19-08-2026 17:47 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Alec Brown said Redcar and Cleveland Council's 'vision' was to host more events to give people another reason to visit
  
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• British holidaymaker, 34, dies after 'getting into difficulty' swimming in Zakynthos

  19-08-2026 17:23 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old was reportedly pulled from the sea off the Greek island of Zakynthos
  
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• Demolition work begins on Golden Eagle in Thornaby after 470 tonnes of asbestos removed

  19-08-2026 15:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Excavator machines are moving in on the roof and top floors of the six-storey building before larger machinery is brought in for the lower floors
  
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• Tragedy as body found in vehicle down embankment in search for missing Stokesley woman

  19-08-2026 15:24 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  While formal identification is yet to take place, officers believe the deceased to be missing Tracey Smith from the Stokesley area
  
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• Battle for children's home in Linthorpe continues amid refusal and separate appeal

  19-08-2026 15:08 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  An appeal is underway, relating to the first attempt to gain planning permission for the Middlesbrough property
  
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• Major Lewes train derailment update as investigators spot 'defect'

  19-08-2026 14:30 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released an initial report into the Lewes train derailment in East Sussex last week, which injured 30 people, noting a track geometry irregularity in the area of the crash
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after Cleveland Police officer hit by car

  19-08-2026 13:06 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and dangerous driving after a police officer was hit by a vehicle
  
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• Three minutes to approve alcohol licence for South Bank hotel aimed at Teesworks contractors

  19-08-2026 12:31 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Commercial's bar was described as a 'necessary evil' for engineers and workers to wind down at the hotel, which will accommodate up to 84 people
  
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• Met Office issue yellow warning as big change in weather expected tonight

  19-08-2026 11:53 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned of some flooding with heavy rain expected throughout the night
  
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• How much do GCSE exam resits and what dates can you retake if you need to

  19-08-2026 11:46 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Students will be receiving their results this week - with many facing the prospect of having to resit certain exams by the end of the year
  
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• GCSE results 2026: Date, time and how to access grades through app

  19-08-2026 11:13 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Teenagers can access GCSE results online for the first time on the Education Record app
  
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• Massive bluefin tuna caught in North Sea off Whitby coast for first time in 90 years

  19-08-2026 10:18 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Ada Peake, 18, was part of a five-strong crew who landed the giant bluefin tuna in the North Sea off Whitby for the first time since 1939
  
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• Sutton Bank route in North Yorkshire set for three week closure for essential repairs

  19-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  'The works will include planned maintenance to the rock face and routine maintenance of the road'
  
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• Redcar nuisance repeatedly breached restraining order and left ex-partner terrified

  19-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Daniel Connor, 54, was given a six month prison sentence as Teesside Crown Court heard he had 'given a good hiding' in prison
  
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• Plans for children's home with 'nurturing environment' near Carlton submitted to Stockton Council

  19-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  CareTech Community Services have applied for planning permission for the residential home to accommodate up to three children
  
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• Fresh concerns raised over economic impacts of potential tourism tax in North Yorkshire

  19-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Hoteliers have expressed "deep concern" about its potential impact on businesses
  
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• Appeal lodged for Middlesbrough flats plan thrown out by councillors six months ago

  19-08-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The final decision rests with the Planning Inspectorate, who might overturn the refusal by Middlesbrough councillors
  
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