Stockton-on-Tees news

• Fourth consecutive year of fall in permanent exclusions from Middlesbrough schools

  15-09-2026 12:30 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The most common reason remains 'persistent disruptive behaviour', while suspension numbers are more than double the national average
  
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• Motorcyclist in 30s dies in collision on North Yorkshire country road

  16-09-2026 20:52 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The collision involved a black Volvo XC40 and a black and white Triumph Daytona motorcycle between Whitby and Scarborough
  
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• Pub licence hangs in balance after 'illicit' tobacco, vapes and cigs found during inspection

  16-09-2026 18:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The 'classic community pub' found itself in trouble with the licensing authorities again when the haul was discovered at the pub
  
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• Uncertainty surrounds opening of new store and cafe at former M&S in Middlesbrough

  16-09-2026 17:53 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Ideal Home department store and cafe was expected to launch at Linthorpe Road on August 28 but failed to open as planned
  
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• Another man accused of 2019 Hartlepool murder appears at crown court

  16-09-2026 15:48 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Three men have appeared in crown court charged with the murder of Hemewand Ali Hussain
  
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• Fireballs captured on CCTV in multiple vehicle arson attacks on Stockton street

  16-09-2026 15:34 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cars in Outram Street, Stockton, have been the victim of two arson attacks within three days
  
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• Fireballs captured on CCTV in multiple arson attacks on Stockton street

  16-09-2026 15:34 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Outram Street, in Stockton, has been the victim of two arson attacks within three days
  
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• Planning inspector overturns councillors’ refusal of objected-to Linthorpe children’s home

  16-09-2026 15:31 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Middlesbrough-based plan received nearly 100 objections earlier this year
  
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• Dal-ight for Indian takeaway in Linthorpe as it scoops top award for fourth year running

  16-09-2026 15:10 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The family-run Balti Hut was declared Takeaway of the Year in the North East at the Asian Restaurant Awards
  
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• Teesside NHS receptionist receives royal recognition after decades of service

  16-09-2026 14:42 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Laurence Herdman has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the NHS and dedication to his patients and colleagues
  
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• Mumtrepreneur shrugs off redundancy and money worries to launch Berwick Hills aesthetics salon

  16-09-2026 14:12 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Jay Reilly is set to open Alchemy Aesthetics in a former newsagents in Rothbury Road :: 'People told me not to - but i knew what I wanted to do'
  
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• Man, 24, charged with offences after firearm located in Grangetown

  16-09-2026 12:49 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Ethan Burke will appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, September 16
  
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• New elected leader of Hartlepool Council set to 'build on good work' of predecessor after resignation

  16-09-2026 09:04 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Councillors in Hartlepool have elected Reform's Dave Bruce as the new Leader of Hartlepool Council :: It follows the departure of the party's Graham Harrison
  
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• Seaside nightclub which prompted police concern over 'serious incidents' allowed to keep licence

  16-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Deck, in Redcar, was subject to a licensing review brought by Cleveland Police
  
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• Killer driver admits causing death of teen years on from horror motorbike crash with HGV

  16-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Horsley-Ling has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in February 2024
  
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• Family of adored youngster Valentina Foster share her funeral details

  16-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Seven-year-old 'TT' died in a fire at a house in Grangetown, along with her aunt Natalie McDonald
  
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• Booze bid for proposed Marton Premier store challenged by objectors in meeting

  16-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  If councillors green light proposals, alcohol sales, solely for consumption off the premises, would run from 9am to 9pm
  
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• 'Brave' members of public detain man in Grangetown social club

  15-09-2026 18:28 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police says the man did not offer violence towards anyone during his detention :: He is being questioned on suspicion of a large number of offences reported across Greater Eston and Redcar
  
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• 'Stolen' black Jaguar rams properties in Tilery sparking 48-hour dispersal order

  15-09-2026 18:27 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 48-hour dispersal order is in place in Tilery following a string of incidents
  
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• 'Stolen' black Jaguar rams properties in Roseworth and Tilery sparking 48-hour dispersal order

  15-09-2026 18:27 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 48-hour dispersal order is in place in Roseworth and Tilery following a string of incidents
  
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• Middlesbrough mini bike star Emilio Pereira, 11, crowned 2026 British Champion

  15-09-2026 17:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Emilio Pereira, a student at St Patrick’s Catholic College, in Thornaby, has been crowned 2026 British Champion at the British Mini Bikes Championship.
  
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• Passengers come to aid of woman threatened by man on train between Darlington and Middlesbrough

  15-09-2026 16:03 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was threatened by another passenger while travelling on a train to Middlesbrough
  
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• Appeal on 600-home plan for Yarm opens: 'Irreversible' harm or meeting a 'desperate need'

  15-09-2026 15:58 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Taylor Wimpey is appealing against Stockton Council's refusal of its outline plan for up to 600 homes on land near Green Lane
  
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• Arriva 'sorry' for bus woes experienced by passengers as council leader says disruption 'predictable'

  15-09-2026 15:44 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The firm said it was already facing challenges filling driver roles prior to recent operational changes, which saw the closure of its Redcar depot
  
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• Police warn drivers 'time for a little education' as new law allows them to seize cars on the spot

  15-09-2026 15:32 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a stark warning after changes to a law gave them increased powers
  
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• Police update after 'loud bangs' reported in Grangetown in early-morning incident

  15-09-2026 14:24 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  An investigation is ongoing after a vehicle flipped on the A1053 near Grangetown and was 'set alight'
  
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• 'Means more than words can express': PC Matthew Blades' family says 'thank you' for support

  15-09-2026 13:55 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police officer PC Matthew Blades died in a crash on the A66 alongside his colleague PC Tom Clough, after a VW Passat crashed into their patrol car
  
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• Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton snapped in Saltburn during filming for Netflix series

  15-09-2026 12:41 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Saltburn has become a hive of film crews and actors in recent days - and it's rumoured to be for the production of Netflix's upcoming series 'Tales Of The Unexpected'
  
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• Ian Huntley death inquest remains suspended as new hearing date set

  15-09-2026 12:18 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A short mention hearing regarding the death of Soham murderer Ian Huntley was held at County Durham and Darlington Coroner's Court on Tuesday
  
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• From one Portrack Lane shop to 30 North East stores - Frank's The Flooring Store celebrates 3 decades

  15-09-2026 12:04 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Frank’s The Flooring Store celebrates 30 years with 30 stores across the North East From one shop on Portrack Lane in 1996 to 30 stores across the region
  
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