Middlesborough

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...

Mayor shares memories of going hungry as ‘child of neglect’ while welcoming free school meal changes

The Mayor of Middlesbrough told of the worries he faced as “a child of neglect” as he welcomed a free school meals pilot scheme...

Middlesbrough charity probed by Government watchdog over payments to connected parties

An investigation has been launched into a community charity in Middlesbrough amid concerns over governance. The Charity Commission launched an inquiry into Streets Ahead for...

Councillor slams location of speed check on road, asking, ‘are we employing nursery children?’

A councillor who claims her road is plagued by speeding drivers said the location of council-installed speed checks “couldn’t have been in a dafter...

Concern over mental health trust absence at scrutiny meeting

Concern was raised after representatives from an under-fire NHS Trust missed a meeting to scrutinise its annual report. The People Scrutiny Panel of Middlesbrough Council...

‘Controversial’ columnist among Parliamentary candidates in Teesside constituency

Journalist Rod Liddle has been included in the confirmed roster of General Election candidates in the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency. London-born Mr Liddle,...

Local by-elections set to take place after Labour councillors quit authority

Local ward by-elections are set to be triggered in Middlesbrough with two councillors resigning. As expected, Labour’s Matthew Storey, who represents the Central ward in...

Live Well Centre relocation plans refused over ‘criminality’ concerns and loss of retail space

Plans to relocate a town centre health hub offering addiction support have been turned down amid concerns over the “reality and perception” of crime...

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