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• Ukrainian refugee's ordeal inspires him to write play June 1, 2023
  The script by Alan Tarkil, who is studying on Teesside, has been shortlisted by the National Theatre.
• Hartlepool: Vandals 'put lives at risk' after smashing up ambulance June 1, 2023
  Windows were smashed and electronics ripped from the dashboard while the vehicle was outside a house.
• Teesworks: Mayor Ben Houchen brands MP 'liar and a coward' May 31, 2023
  Conservative Ben Houchen attacked Labour's Andy McDonald over "corruption" allegations at Teesworks.
• Alan Garbutt: Murder-accused fired 'slam gun' by accident May 31, 2023
  The 17-year-old boy denies murdering Alan Garbutt, 62, with a homemade shotgun.
• Train strikes: How walkouts on Wednesday and later in the week will affect you May 30, 2023
  What you need to know about the walkout by Aslef train drivers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.
• Billingham murder case police name Ashley Crooks as victim May 30, 2023
  The family of Billingham man Ashley Crooks say they are devastated by his death.
• The village that bought its 150-year-old chapel May 30, 2023
  Villagers now intend to turn it into a shop, cafe and heritage centre that will create jobs.
• Girl, 15, seriously hurt after attack involving dog May 30, 2023
  Police say they are searching for a dog and are asking the public to call 999 if they see it.
• Hartlepool Council using offenders to clean up Marina May 30, 2023
  Hundreds of metres worth of "highly visible" railings will be repainted ahead of the maritime event.
• Durham fox cub found with 'mam died' note on Greggs bag May 29, 2023
  The RSPCA say they were able to act and save the fox cub's life after being alerted by the public.