Stockton-on-Tees news

• Marton Lidl plans ‘moving forward’ as councillor says highways objection outstanding

  08-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The derelict site used to be the home of the Marton Hotel and Country Club
  
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• Third children's home planning application submitted to Stockton Council in as many weeks

  15-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Partners4Care Ltd have applied for planning permission to change the use of a house to a home for up to two children with 24-hour care
  
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• Stark numbers show scale of Cleveland Police cuts as MPs in North East hit out at 'national scandal'

  15-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police’s officer numbers fell by 221 between 2010 and 2026
  
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• Political debate in Stockton over £17m in contracts awarded through exceptions to council rules

  15-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Conservatives have said it 'raises serious questions about Labour's grip on public spending', while Labour says 'it is not a free-for-all'
  
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• Pervert rumbled with forbidden hidden phone - when it rang in his pocket

  15-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Matthew Hodgkiss 'rolled his eyes' when the distinct sound of a phone ringtone sounded from his jacket pocket - after just telling an officer he didn't have a mobile device
  
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• Middlesbrough sees greatest population decline in the North of England - but why?

  15-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The town lost nearly 2,000 residents in the space of a year, official figures show
  
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• Police confirm woman, 60, died in Hartlepool 'premises' as manslaughter suspect released on bail

  14-10-2026 17:14 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 60-year-old woman died inside a premises in York Road at around 10.45am on Tuesday, October 13
  
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• Teesside-born Octopus Energy boss returns home to region to meet hundreds of customers

  14-10-2026 16:56 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  'My mum tells me she gets stopped by people who think we’ve got a special deal for Saltburners'
  
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• Service for adults with learning disabilities to be brought under one roof under proposal to cabinet

  14-10-2026 16:46 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Stockton Council's cabinet will be told the proposal to move Community Day Options from three buildings to one had 'strong support'
  
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• Teesside travel agent Libby 'over the moon' after being named best in whole of the UK

  14-10-2026 15:38 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Libby Gray scooped an incredible two top accolades at the recent Travel Industry Awards (TIAs) in London
  
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• Two arrested after victim sprayed, punched and driven to cashpoint in Middlesbrough robbery

  14-10-2026 14:28 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman after a reported robbery in Middlesbrough's Borough Road
  
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• 'Lonely' HGV driver organised horrific livestream 'to watch grandad sexually abusing granddaughter'

  14-10-2026 13:48 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Paedophile Christopher Lumley had no idea that the man he was messaging was an undercover officer
  
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• Netflix filming times and locations in Saltburn as TV stars set to return for Roald Dahl series

  14-10-2026 11:25 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The six-part series is understood to be filming under the codename Zoltar and focuses on Roald Dahl's short stories for adults
  
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• Bosses at major employer Tioxide hail Greatham plant's successful relaunch

  14-10-2026 10:40 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  More than 260 are now employed at the pigment producer, which was rescued by a Chinese company
  
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• Wolves supporter who mocked A66 crash victims at Middlesbrough match given banning order

  14-10-2026 09:40 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The court heard a statement from Cleveland Police chief constable Victoria Fuller, which condemned student Bradley Aston's 'vile' actions
  
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• Family pay tribute to William Chapman following death in Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack

  14-10-2026 08:43 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  William Chapman, in his mid-20s, died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
  
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• Villagers' fears over plans for late-night drinking and entertainment at North Yorkshire hotel

  14-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The parish council warned the original proposals would harm the character of the village and disturb nearby households
  
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• New Football Foundation hub proposed at Eston sports facility in 'early stages of design'

  14-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The MFC Foundation has also now formally ended its long-standing relationship with the indoor Herlingshaw Centre
  
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• Heroes honoured as Stockton care home commended for continued veteran friendly care

  14-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Armed Forces veterans, civic guests, residents and family members attended the party at The Beeches Care Home
  
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• 'He taught us everything': South Bank pharmacy owner of 30 years credited for team's top UK gong

  14-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  David Jarvis, who has worked at South Bank Pharmacy for 35 years, and owned it for three decades, was named as the driving force behind the site's success in the Independent Pharmacy Awards 2026.
  
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• After 25 years of alleygates in Stockton, 'have things changed and moved on?' council review asks

  14-10-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Stockton Council's community safety select committee has launched a review into alleygates, which had reduced burglaries, fires and fly-tipping
  
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• Hartlepool stepdad accused of murdering teen engaged in 'sexual activity in her room', court heard

  13-10-2026 21:25 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Owens denies murder, GBH and strangulation of Carla Georgescu
  
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• Name of man charged with attempted murder after alleged victim found bleeding in Stockton street

  13-10-2026 18:47 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Rudd is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, October 14
  
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• Popular Hartlepool caravan park on market for £2m sold to local developer

  13-10-2026 17:35 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Ashfield Caravan Park has been sold following a marketing campaign by GSC Grays specialist Rural Business & Leisure department
  
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• Woman dies after Hartlepool bus 'attack' as manslaughter suspect arrested and bookies sealed off

  13-10-2026 17:03 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Cleveland Police has said passengers on the bus tried to break up the assault on Tuesday morning
  
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• Hartlepool incident LIVE: Manslaughter probe launched into death of woman after bus 'altercation'

  13-10-2026 16:37 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses have reported that a large number of emergency vehicles arrived at the scene
  
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• 'Belta!': More North East inmates celebrate early prison release in second phase of scheme

  13-10-2026 16:26 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Around 650 more criminals were due to be released from prisons around the country on Tuesday, less than two weeks after 700 were set free early
  
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• Hartlepool incident LIVE: Betting shop in York Road cordoned off by police after huge 999 response

  13-10-2026 15:52 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Witnesses have reported that a large number of emergency vehicles arrived at the scene
  
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• Fears Poundland could go into administration 'within days' with 12,000 jobs at risk

  13-10-2026 15:35 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The retailer has closed approximately 150 stores since its takeover by Gordon Brothers - there are stores across Teesside
  
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• Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack victim named and pictured for first time

  13-10-2026 14:57 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  William Chapman, who was believed to be in his mid-20s, has been pictured in several Instagram images alongside footage he took himself
  
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