Middlesborough

Middlesbrough Council cracks down on “ridiculous” blue badge fraud

The misuse of blue badge parking permits is “ridiculous”, a councillor has claimed. Councillor David Coupe suggested several people were using the permits, when in...

Teesworks Ltd refused permission to appeal against High Court ruling

Teesworks Ltd has been refused permission to appeal against most of a High Court ruling in a legal battle against PD Ports, according to...

Middlesbrough Council withdraws power given to Cleveland Police’s wardens

Powers given to neighbourhood wardens by police have been withdrawn after leaders said they were holding up recruitment and hitting budgets. Middlesbrough Council says the...

“It would take an army to clean this up.” Fly-tipping hotspots in Middlesbrough cause alarm

The scourge of fly tipping on a Middlesbrough estate has prompted alarm with one councillor saying: “It would take an army to clean this...

Peace overcomes fear: Teesside community’s bold stand against rioters – ‘Not in our name’

Sunday saw escalating violence and civil unrest throughout the UK, with Middlesbrough's Teesside area hit particularly hard. Reports detail serious attacks on property and police,...

Views sought on proposed changes to wards across Middlesbrough

The size of some Middlesbrough wards and the number of councillors representing them are set to change before the next local elections. A proposed new...

Middlesbrough School faces claims of rampant bullying and inadequate response

One parent claims some pupils at a Middlesbrough school have self-harmed due to “rampant” bullying. In a report to a scrutiny panel at Middlesbrough Council,...

Conservative Tees Valley Mayor vows to work ‘positively’ with new Labour government in interests of the area

The Tees Valley Mayor will visit Downing Street this week for a meeting with the Prime Minister who said he will work with all...

‘Honour of my life’ – Andy McDonald thanks voters as he secures fifth term as MP

Andy McDonald said it remains “the honour of his life” to represent his home town as he was re-elected Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough...

Drugs, rats and arson attacks: The ongoing fly-tipping menace blighting Middlesbrough’s back alleys

It’s the insufferable curse blighting Middlesbrough neighbourhoods that just won’t go away, and fed-up folk have had enough. Barely a week goes by without a...

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