Local News

• College staff threaten new strikes over pay April 18, 2024
  Members of the University and College Union on Teesside voted in favour of more strikes.
• New app launched to help find missing people April 18, 2024
  Paul Cooper made the app after seeing the trauma people suffered when loved ones went missing.
• England set for highest suspensions in school year April 18, 2024
  The North East had the highest rate of suspensions and exclusions.
• Four arrested in people smuggling raids April 18, 2024
  Morning raids were carried out at addresses in Middlesbrough, Huddersfield, Southampton and Stockport.
• Selling art 'not an option', says council April 18, 2024
  Middlesbrough Council says the sale of its artworks to raise funds would risk legal challenge.
• Maternity services improve but 'need to do better' April 18, 2024
  The CQC says the service "requires improvement" but is no longer "inadequate", after an inspection.
• ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025 April 17, 2024
  The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025.
• Sports visitors accused of 'dangerous' parking April 17, 2024
  A Hartlepool resident says visiting teams ignore dedicated spaces and park cars on pavements.
• House damaged in early hours arson attack April 17, 2024
  Police say a house in Thornaby was targeted in an arson attack during the early hours of Wednesday.
• Middlesbrough full-back Jones extends deal April 17, 2024
  Middlesbrough full-back Isaiah Jones signs a new three-year contract with the Championship club.