Stockton-on-Tees news

• Proposed Billingham lithium refinery offered £18.3m Government boost

  17-09-2026 13:23 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Tees Valley Lithium plant could bring hundreds of new jobs to Teesside, its backers say
  
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• Teesside Hospice announces closure of two charity shops amid 'downturn in sales'

  17-09-2026 17:36 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The Teesside charity, based in Middlesbrough, will close both shops next week
  
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• Legendary British band to perform at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

  17-09-2026 16:23 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Simply Red, fronted by Mick Hucknall, will hit the road in summer 2027 for a series of dates - and they'll be heading to Scarborough Open Air Theatre in Yorkshire
  
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• Hero, 5, saves family from devastating Park End house fire after smelling smoke in bed

  17-09-2026 15:20 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The fire spread quickly from a fence garden into the house at Brancepeth Avenue in the Park End area of Middlesbrough
  
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• Inquest for baby boy found wrapped in newspaper under floorboards opens as tragic details heard

  17-09-2026 14:16 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The cause of death of the child, found by a builder wrapped in a newspaper from 1910, remains a mystery but he may have died centuries ago
  
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• Daughter's warning after 'fit and active' Ingleby Barwick dad died suddenly in wife's arms

  17-09-2026 12:30 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Ingleby Barwick dad Dave Aspery, who ran, played football and had a healthy diet, showed no signs of illness before he suffered a fatal heart attack
  
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• 'Cockroach infestation' sparks Middlesbrough shop closure for second time in weeks

  17-09-2026 12:02 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Live cockroaches on sticky traps were observed during a visit to Authentic African Foods in Middlesbrough
  
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• A19 crash LIVE: Tees flyover reopens after five-vehicle collision

  17-09-2026 11:26 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 was closed at the Tees Flyover following a five car crash
  
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• 'Virtually unheard of' punishment for persistent shoplifter who kept targeting Cleveland Retail Park

  17-09-2026 11:14 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Alex Wood has been jailed for 44 weeks and has also been slapped with a lengthy order
  
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• A19 flyover crash LIVE: Huge delays as southbound carriageway closed after five-vehicle collision

  17-09-2026 10:18 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The A19 is closed at the Tees Flyover following a five car crash
  
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• 'Vexatious' complaints highlighted in annual council adult social care report

  17-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Redcar and Cleveland Council received 32 formal complaints in this service area in 2025/26
  
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• Teesside University celebrates highest-ever position in Guardian rankings

  17-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  'This is a landmark achievement for Teesside University and reflects the dedication of our staff, students and graduates'
  
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• Objectors tell public inquiry of potential 'chaos' from 'excessive overdevelopment' of 600-home plan

  17-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Residents who have lived in Yarm for decades, including town councillor and petition organiser Yvonne Wallace, spoke at the appeal
  
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• Hartlepool woman accused of 'transferring £500K into and out of account' as two charged with drug offences

  17-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Samantha Prince has appeared before magistrates with two others; Nathan Greathead and Edward Keenan, who have been charged with a string of other offences
  
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• Audi driver squeezed vehicle through gap in police cars and told officers to 'f*** off'

  17-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Carl Farrington was found to have a small knife on his keyring when he was stopped by officers
  
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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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