Local News

• Warning binned vapes and batteries sparking fires October 15, 2024
  Vapes and lithium batteries should be recycled at specific places rather than thrown away.
• Police alone 'cannot solve' anti-social behaviour October 15, 2024
  Ch Supt Dave Sutherland says the force must work with community groups to tackle problems.
• Boro goalkeeper Brynn agrees new four-year deal October 15, 2024
  Sol Brynn has signed a long-term contract at Middlesbrough having been with his boyhood club since the age of nine.
• Grade II listed building to be turned into offices October 15, 2024
  The project to restore 156 Northgate, in Darlington, is being paid for by the government's Towns Fund.
• Woman dies and firefighter injured in flat blaze October 15, 2024
  The fire broke out in Stockton on Monday night, Cleveland Fire Brigade says.
• Cycle challenge for baby and aunt killed by driver October 15, 2024
  Alison Warner is cycling from France to County Durham to keep her family's memory "alive".
• Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions October 14, 2024
  The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.
• Teenager who livestreamed mosque attack detained October 14, 2024
  Brandon Welch shouted racial slurs and encouraged attacks during disorder, a court hears.
• Teesside's Mental Health Car Club October 14, 2024
  Nathan Tregonning started the club to help people open up about their mental health.
• Mother jailed for throwing stone at police in riot October 14, 2024
  Tamsyn Cerr missed her first child's birthday as she had been held on remand, a court hears.