Local News
- Walk and talk group 'saved me' as a new mum September 3, 2025Kayleigh Laverick asked mums if they wanted to meet up - the group is now a 70,000-strong community.
- 'No chaos' in Reform-run councils, deputy says September 3, 2025Richard Tice says there is no chaos and much success despite two Reform UK councillors quitting.
- Bella Culley told 'substantial' sum would free her September 2, 2025Bella Culley could face up to 20 years in jail or life imprisonment if convicted.
- Teen robbed boy, 15, of gold necklace in street September 2, 2025The victim had a knife held against his stomach as Ivory-Lewis and others robbed him, a court hears.
- Council facing £4.5m black hole, report says September 2, 2025Middlesbrough Council officials are told to "make every effort" to achieve a balanced budget.
- More mothers killed by sons than by strangers September 2, 2025The Femicide Census says 12 women were killed by their sons in 2022 and 11 by a stranger.
- Nuclear power stations extended by 12 months September 2, 2025Hartlepool and Heysham 1 nuclear power stations can keep turbines turning until 2028.
- Flags welcomed, but taxpayers 'foot removal bill' September 2, 2025Councils in the north of England respond to the rise in flags flying on streets across the region.
- Plans for new mini golf course at leisure centre September 2, 2025The Darlington leisure centre could receive £1.4m investment to build a new entertainment space.
- Plans for £20.7m housing estate a step closer September 1, 2025The plans have received more than 500 objections so far, the local authority says.