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Stockton council's failure over support for adopted child caused man 'avoidable frustration' The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman said the council failed to properly consider a man's complaint regarding support for his adopted child

Stockton council's failure over support for adopted child caused man 'avoidable frustration'

New health programme will 'put Stockton on map' as it looks to over 50s age bracket Leading officers have told how the new health programme, along with other major projects, would tackle 'fairly pressing issues' in two areas

New health programme will 'put Stockton on map' as it looks to over 50s age bracket

Middlesbrough brain injury centre that values 'dignity and identity' is rated outstanding Cygnet Newham House, in Middelsbrough, was assessed by national brain injury charity Headway

Middlesbrough brain injury centre that values 'dignity and identity' is rated outstanding

Hartlepool man arrested following death of student Carla Georgescu at University of Lancashire campus A Hartlepool man has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenage university student.

Hartlepool man arrested following death of student Carla Georgescu at University of Lancashire campus

The high street giant that has a big presence in Darlington that closed in 2008 High Street giant, Woolworths, that had a presence in Darlington up until 2008 has been remembered after tapping into the nostalgia of shoppers in the town.

The high street giant that has a big presence in Darlington that closed in 2008

Tickets now on sale for Darlington Beer Festival 2026 with more than 50 ales on offer The festival will take place at Hopetown Museum from Friday, March 20 until Sunday, March 22.

Tickets now on sale for Darlington Beer Festival 2026 with more than 50 ales on offer

'They are still humans' - Inmates at Holme House prison left without hot water and heating Prisoners at HMP Holme House in Stockton face freezing conditions as relative speaks out about heating crisis

'They are still humans' - Inmates at Holme House prison left without hot water and heating

Man arrested for murder after student's death The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say.

Man arrested for murder after student's death

Blair 'bereft' as former aide dies aged 85 Tony Blair says County Durham councillor John Burton was his "close friend, mentor and guide".

Blair 'bereft' as former aide dies aged 85

North East town schools see 'spectacular' rise in sixth-form and college applications Colleges and schools in Stockton have had a rise in applications, in one case a “spectacular” 50% increase.

North East town schools see 'spectacular' rise in sixth-form and college applications

North East town mentioned 22 times in numerous emails from the Epstein files Peter Mandelson signed off as Hartlepool's MP and referenced the North East in a number of emails written to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein.

North East town mentioned 22 times in numerous emails from the Epstein files

Former Darlington Art Shop framer rebuilds career after health scare and shop closure A familiar name in Darlington’s art scene is finding his feet locally after what he describes as a “traumatic period” following a health scare and the closure of The Art Shop last summer.

Former Darlington Art Shop framer rebuilds career after health scare and shop closure

Multiple objections to plans for 117 homes on outskirts of town Multiple objections from members of the public have been received after an outline planning application was lodged to build 117 new homes on the outskirts of Guisborough.

Multiple objections to plans for 117 homes on outskirts of town

Barriers set to be installed on bridge after incidents of anti-social behaviour Barriers are set to be installed on the Infinity Bridge in Stockton following ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour involving motorised vehicles.

Barriers set to be installed on bridge after incidents of anti-social behaviour

Monthly gigs helping protect church's future St George's Venue in Hartlepool raises money for the church through monthly live music events.

Monthly gigs helping protect church's future

Driver dies and three injured in two-car crash A man aged in his 30s has died after a two-vehicle crash near Heighington in County Durham.

Driver dies and three injured in two-car crash

Man appears in court to deny Hartlepool murder charge Sajmir Dodoveci will stand trial in the summer

Man appears in court to deny Hartlepool murder charge

Victim 'fell' out window in 'targeted attack' before weapons-beating as he lay injured on pavement Michael Barclay scaled a drainpipe while Geoffrey Vanes kicked a door and was let into the Hartlepool property :: The victim suffered two spinal fractures

Victim 'fell' out window in 'targeted attack' before weapons-beating as he lay injured on pavement

Stockton vet earns Guinness World Record running half marathon in 10kg rhino suit South African born Danny De Vries wanted to highlight the plight of the endangered species

Stockton vet earns Guinness World Record running half marathon in 10kg rhino suit

College records 'spectacular' 50% rise in applications - as more students want to study in Stockton A Stockton Council committee heard of rising applications at the borough's colleges this year, having previously been told how 2,000 young people left the town to continue their education

College records 'spectacular' 50% rise in applications - as more students want to study in Stockton

North East primary school rated 'exceptional' under new inspection system St Bede’s Catholic Academy in Stockton has been rated ‘exceptional’ and ‘strong’ under Ofsted’s new report card-style inspection framework.

North East primary school rated 'exceptional' under new inspection system

Terraced house still boarded up more than six months after Land Rover smashed into it A Land Rover smashed into the house on Warrior Terrace, Saltburn six months ago. The window of the house remains boarded up.

Terraced house still boarded up more than six months after Land Rover smashed into it

Dangerous driving arrest after pedestrian killed Police confirmed a man aged in his 20s was declared dead at the scene.

Dangerous driving arrest after pedestrian killed

Pedestrian in his 20s dies and driver arrested after collision on North East road A man has died and a driver arrested following a crash on a North East road last night.

Pedestrian in his 20s dies and driver arrested after collision on North East road

Plan to turn 173-year-old church into office space The plan would remove redundant pews and the church organ and instal a new mezzanine structure.

Plan to turn 173-year-old church into office space

Young man dies at scene of crash in Middlesbrough town centre - as teen arrested The man, aged in his 20s, was in collision with a Volkwagen Golf on Borough Road on Saturday night :: A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving

Young man dies at scene of crash in Middlesbrough town centre - as teen arrested

WATCH: Teesside magician who 'pickpocketed' Mike Tyson now makes son levitate Ingleby Barwick dad Chris Cowl's performances have amazed thousands including a host of celebrities such as Mike Tyson and Arnold Schwarzenegger

WATCH: Teesside magician who 'pickpocketed' Mike Tyson now makes son levitate

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Resident fears over hydrogen plant next to homes Consultation on the hydrogen plant plans is extended as residents worry over flood risk and traffic.

Resident fears over hydrogen plant next to homes

'Dangerous' paedophile who sexually abused three children admits he is 'a risk' Rhys Johnston, 26, has been handed a 10-year sentence by a judge who described him as an 'imminent risk to children'

'Dangerous' paedophile who sexually abused three children admits he is 'a risk'