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Shabir Hussain: A visionary of the curry industry (1968–2024)

Shabir Hussain, the renowned founder of Akbar’s, a pioneering name in the UK’s curry industry, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, leaving behind...

Expectations set out ahead of Care Quality Commission inspection later this month

Councillors have heard about the preparedness of Middlesbrough Council ahead of an “imminent” inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Erik Scollay, who is the Director...

Residents fear ‘serious accident’ on Sandy Flatts Lane due to parking problems

Residents have voiced their concerns about parking on Sandy Flatts Lane. Councillor Jim Platt has spoken out on behalf of residents concerned about the safety...

Jail for knife attackers of teenager at Middlesbrough bus station

Samura Mahdi attempted to murder an 18-year-old man who had been protecting his girlfriend. Shortly after 5pm on Monday 20 November 2023, Mahdi, aged 18,...

Charities celebrate ‘inspiring moment’ in the fight against poverty in Middlesbrough

Three charities have celebrated an “inspiring moment” in the fight against gendered and child poverty in Middlesbrough. Buttle UK, The Smallwood Trust, and Turn2us are...

Labour MP Andy McDonald backs reversal of winter fuel allowance cuts amid party push for austerity rejection

Labour MP Andy McDonald has spoken in support of a motion passed at the Labour Conference to reject the proposed cuts to the Winter...

Hemlington by-election date announced following the death of Councillor Jeanette Walker

The date of the Hemlington by-election has been announced by Middlesbrough Council, following the death of Councillor Jeanette Walker. The poll will take place on...

Roman Road residents unhappy with persistent fly-tipping in street

A Middlesbrough woman has been left furious over persistent fly tipping in the back alley behind her house. Former lollipop person Dorothy Jones, 73, who...

Former office to be repurposed as restaurants and retail unit at Parkway Centre

A former office is set to be transformed into three different establishments: a restaurant/cafe as well as a retail unit and another restaurant/takeaway. The development,...

Grenfell Tower Inquiry triggers question into Middlesbrough Council’s readiness for major fire

A councillor has queried Middlesbrough Council’s preparedness in the event that an incident similar to the Grenfell Tower fire was to happen in the...

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