Stockton-on-Tees news

• The trust-abusing crooks behind £1m building fraud ring targeting Teesside victims

  28-09-2026 11:04 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough man Ryan Watson, 27, Carla Finney, 48, of Seamer, North Yorkshire, and her hubby Frederick Finney, 48, were part of the gang that targeted 43 victims across Teesside and other areas
  
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• Leven Bank Road blocked following three-car collision hours after driver fled scene of bridge crash

  28-09-2026 18:05 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  999 crews were called to Leven Bank Road for the second time at around 2.30pm on Monday, September 28
  
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• Attempted murder accused launched 'ferocious knife attack with at least 14 blows', court told

  28-09-2026 17:53 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Luke Blake, 31, is standing trial at Teesside Crown Court after denying attempted murder at a Middlesbrough address
  
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• Air ambulance lands in Grangetown as 999 crews called to incident

  28-09-2026 17:08 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Church Lane on Monday afternoon
  
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• Middlesbrough teen arrested during police probe after A66 crash admits danger driving

  28-09-2026 16:29 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Mitchell Keenan has admitted dangerous driving following an incident in Middlesbrough
  
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• Gallery of photos from 2026's Gathering Sounds music extravaganza in Stockton

  28-09-2026 15:17 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Overpass, Basht, TTSSFU, Good Health Good Wealth, M60, Shelf Lives, Charlie Floyd, The Kowloons, Swindled and Daisy Brown (to name a few) performed to packed venue's in the town
  
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• Third house closure order made on same Loftus street after crime and antisocial behaviour reports

  28-09-2026 15:07 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The house on Gladstone Street, Loftus is now subject to a three-month closure, the third on the street in recent months
  
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• Man appears in court charged with murder of Leanne Park in Darlington

  28-09-2026 14:11 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Andrew Bell, 44, has been charged with the murder of care worker Leanne Park
  
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• Teesside milliner celebrates landmark year with double award win

  28-09-2026 13:53 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Kaylee Lennon has been named Best Bespoke Milliner in Teesside 2026 and has also won Milliner of the Year 2026
  
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• From Weastell Street to Wellesley Road: Roadworks happening in Middlesbrough this week

  28-09-2026 13:14 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  This week’s roundup of roadworks either getting underway or already ongoing (September 28 to October 4), including Overdale Road
  
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• Teesside teacher taking time off from school to compete for strong man gong

  28-09-2026 12:16 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Shane Hurley, who teaches Year 6 at Kader Academy, in Middlesbrough, has flown to Canada to take part in the contest, where he’ll go up against strongmen from all over the world
  
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• Fans pay tribute to Newcastle wrestler Pac as AEW announces his death aged 40

  28-09-2026 07:35 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has announced the death of Newcastle wrestler Benjamin Satterley, aged 40, known as Pac in AEW and Adrian Neville in WWE.
  
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• Seven North Yorkshire care beds to close as services shift towards home support

  28-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The beds - one located in Stokesley - are designed for people with relatively low-level needs who require support before returning home following a hospital stay
  
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• Public conveniences and tree felling proposal among latest Redcar and Cleveland planning applications

  28-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The applications have been recently submitted to the local planning authority, but not yet decided upon
  
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• Middlesbrough foster carers celebrated at special event for 'town’s unsung heroes'

  28-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke said: 'They play a huge and priceless role in the lives of some of our most vulnerable children'
  
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• Cleveland Police investigation into historic abuse 'a factor' in 8.9% total recorded crime hike

  28-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Offences arising from alleged mistreatment of Kirklevington Detention Centre inmates are being added to crime figures
  
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• Cider-drinking firestarter who had 'wretched life' set her Middlesbrough home on fire

  28-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Kayleigh Gallon had taken 'cider, cannabis, and crack cocaine' when she set her home ablaze :: She will continue to receive help for her mental health and alcohol issues
  
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• Brand-new Halloween event coming to popular Middlesbrough attraction

  27-09-2026 19:18 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Frightmare on the Farm will take over Newham Grange Farm for one night only
  
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• Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries following collision with taxi in North Yorkshire

  27-09-2026 17:27 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The rider of a white Yamaha was heading south with another motorcyclist when the collision occurred involving a red Toyota Auris tax
  
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• Meet the couple behind the Old Billingham Ferret Show, with big plans for the future

  27-09-2026 16:35 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Janine Hipkins and Peter Allison want to hold their own Northern Championships following the huge success of the Old Billingham Ferret Show
  
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• Middlesbrough rider Kaitlin brings prize home from Show Horse National Championships

  27-09-2026 15:27 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Kaitlin Mason and her horse Questiontime, known as Alfie at home brought home the Rising Star Champion of Champions from the British Show Horse Association National Championships
  
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• North Yorkshire village 'like time forgot' with crystal clear river and stone cottages

  27-09-2026 11:42 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The picturesque Littondale village of Arncliffe is a popular spot for a day out in the Yorkshire Dales and is steeped in history
  
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• Man named after being charged with murder of Darlington mum Leanne Park

  27-09-2026 10:31 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with murder and remanded in police custody following the death of Leanne Park
  
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• Tributes to 'one of a kind lady' and 'precious wife' among Gazette death notices

  27-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
  
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• The area of Middlesbrough where less than 1 in 7 people voted at last election

  27-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The ward has the lowest turnout of any Middlesbrough ward in local elections in both 2023 and 2019
  
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• 'Natural' Normanby motocross rider bags gold at championship and dreams of being USA pro

  27-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Marco Reynolds won the Northern Elite Full Season Championship in his first year competing on a 65cc bike
  
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• Mum who murdered tot and trio who stripped victim: 13 shocking cases of women in court on Teesside

  27-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Here's a round up of 13 shocking cases involving women which have been in court over the summer
  
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• Holiday park plans first submitted two years ago finally approved by council

  27-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  The successful proposal, which includes five static caravans, is for land off the A171 at Charltons
  
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• Change of industrial unit to 'MoT unit' in latest Stockton Council planning bids

  27-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Stockton Council is also considering proposals for numerous house extensions
  
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• Anti-racism coalition meets as four in five polled say racism an everyday issue

  27-09-2026 01:01 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Research undertaken for the North East Anti-Racism Coalition (NEARC) found that 78% of respondents said racism is an everyday or regular issue in the region
  
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