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Carpenter who 'spent jobseekers allowance on crack cocaine' part of gang's three hour depot rampage
Carpenter who 'spent jobseekers allowance on crack cocaine' part of gang's three hour depot rampage
Nathan Smith, and three other men, stole two lorries which were later involved in a ram-raid on JD Sports
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December 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Carpenter who 'spent jobseekers allowance on crack cocaine' part of gang's three hour depot rampage
Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace
Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace
Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace
'Here comes Santa Paws'- Christmas dog show set to return to Darlington pub
'Here comes Santa Paws'- Christmas dog show set to return to Darlington pub
Darlington dog lovers are in for a treat this Christmas as the “pawfect” festive dog show comes to town at the Tawny Owl pub.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
'Here comes Santa Paws'- Christmas dog show set to return to Darlington pub
Convicted drug dealer given time to sort defence funding before sentence
Convicted drug dealer given time to sort defence funding before sentence
A Middlesbrough drug dealer has been told he will be sentenced in the New Year to allow him time to fund his own defence barrister.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Convicted drug dealer given time to sort defence funding before sentence
Well-known hotel and leisure club snapped up by 'established' private investors
Well-known hotel and leisure club snapped up by 'established' private investors
A well-known hotel and leisure club has been bought by private investors for an undisclosed fee.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Well-known hotel and leisure club snapped up by 'established' private investors
Machete found and pair, 37 and 66, arrested after 'altercation'
Machete found and pair, 37 and 66, arrested after 'altercation'
Police were called to Waldon Street, Hartlepool around 11.10am today.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Machete found and pair, 37 and 66, arrested after 'altercation'
Darlington by-election: Candidates set out campaigns ahead of council vote
Darlington by-election: Candidates set out campaigns ahead of council vote
Candidates standing in a Darlington by-election have shared their campaign manifestos to voters.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Darlington by-election: Candidates set out campaigns ahead of council vote
Middlesbrough Greggs submits plans to relocate - next door to existing site
Middlesbrough Greggs submits plans to relocate - next door to existing site
If plans are approved by Middlesbrough's planning team, it would see the infamous bakery chain keep a presence in the Marton area
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December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Middlesbrough Greggs submits plans to relocate - next door to existing site
Man jailed for depot burglary which saw lorries used in JD Sports ramraid stolen
Man jailed for depot burglary which saw lorries used in JD Sports ramraid stolen
A homeless Middlesbrough man was part of a four-strong gang who carried out a burglary of a council depot where lorries were stolen to be used in a ram-raid.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Man jailed for depot burglary which saw lorries used in JD Sports ramraid stolen
Man arrested after 'arson attack' that saw fireball burst through window of home
Man arrested after 'arson attack' that saw fireball burst through window of home
A man has been arrested after an "arson attack" that saw a fireball ball burst through the upstairs window of a home.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Man arrested after 'arson attack' that saw fireball burst through window of home
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fireball explodes through window of Netherfields house
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fireball explodes through window of Netherfields house
An investigation into the blaze on Netherfields Crescent remains ongoing after emergency services were called on Sunday morning
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December 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fireball explodes through window of Netherfields house
Tees combined authority misses audit deadline
Tees combined authority misses audit deadline
The group combining five councils and the Tees mayor is yet to publish its 2023-24 accounts.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tees combined authority misses audit deadline
Plans aim to support men before it is too late
Plans aim to support men before it is too late
The government's Men's Health Strategy wants to encourage people to take charge of their own health.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Plans aim to support men before it is too late
Everything we know so far after worker dies at Port of Middlesbrough as investigation launched
Everything we know so far after worker dies at Port of Middlesbrough as investigation launched
AV Dawson confirmed the tragic death of a colleague following an incident on Monday, December 8
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December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Everything we know so far after worker dies at Port of Middlesbrough as investigation launched
Police issue statement following tragic death of AV Dawson worker
Police issue statement following tragic death of AV Dawson worker
Police have issued a statement following the death of a worker at AV Dawson, saying an investigation has been launched.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Police issue statement following tragic death of AV Dawson worker
Northern Echo staff swap 'Secret Santa' for 'Silent Santa' in Darlington gift appeal
Northern Echo staff swap 'Secret Santa' for 'Silent Santa' in Darlington gift appeal
Northern Echo staff become 'Silent Santa's' after donating presents to Darlington Silent Santa appeal to help give children without presents for Christmas.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Northern Echo staff swap 'Secret Santa' for 'Silent Santa' in Darlington gift appeal
Self-build housing plan attracts 51 objections
Self-build housing plan attracts 51 objections
Plans are submitted for self-build homes on a paddock by a cul-de-sac in Wolviston, near Billingham.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Self-build housing plan attracts 51 objections
Worker dies at river freight port
Worker dies at river freight port
The AV Dawson worker died on Monday morning at a site near the River Tees, the company confirms.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Worker dies at river freight port
Grieving family's tribute to 'extraordinary' mum who died after A19 'hit-and-run'
Grieving family's tribute to 'extraordinary' mum who died after A19 'hit-and-run'
Claire Laybourne died on Saturday, hours after being involved in a suspected hit and run collision on the A19
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December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Grieving family's tribute to 'extraordinary' mum who died after A19 'hit-and-run'
£1.6k fire fundraiser, airport hotel and worker death: Five biggest stories on Teesside Live today
£1.6k fire fundraiser, airport hotel and worker death: Five biggest stories on Teesside Live today
£1,600 has been raised to support Brotton residents who have lost everything in a fire, a worker has tragically died after an incident at AV Dawson and Ramside Estates has confirmed the takeover of the former St George Hotel
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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
£1.6k fire fundraiser, airport hotel and worker death: Five biggest stories on Teesside Live today
Hellberg: 'It's been a perfect start'
Hellberg: 'It's been a perfect start'
Listen to Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg's pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Charlton.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hellberg: 'It's been a perfect start'
Michael Buble and Scissor Sisters among 43 acts for Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026
Michael Buble and Scissor Sisters among 43 acts for Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026
The North Yorkshire venue has unveiled a record-breaking summer lineup for 2026 featuring Michael Buble, Bastille, Scissor Sisters, Madness and many more
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December 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Michael Buble and Scissor Sisters among 43 acts for Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026
Birthday parties, swimming and doggy ball pool: Centre Barks poochie paradise scoops UK accolade
Birthday parties, swimming and doggy ball pool: Centre Barks poochie paradise scoops UK accolade
Centre Barks K9 Stay and Play gets Kennel Club seal of approval
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December 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Birthday parties, swimming and doggy ball pool: Centre Barks poochie paradise scoops UK accolade
Pensioner bailed after car ends up submerged in North Sea near Hartlepool Marina
Pensioner bailed after car ends up submerged in North Sea near Hartlepool Marina
A 70-year-old man has been charged with drink driving after a car ended up submerged in the North Sea.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Pensioner bailed after car ends up submerged in North Sea near Hartlepool Marina
Husband and wife duo celebrate 30 years of well-known Teesside window business
Husband and wife duo celebrate 30 years of well-known Teesside window business
Husband and wife due Paul and Sharon McQuade have built up the specialised firm
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December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Husband and wife duo celebrate 30 years of well-known Teesside window business