Breaking News (Teesside)

Refugees lobby MPs over asylum rule change Omot Otor was one of a group of refugees who attended a protest against rule changes in London.

Refugees lobby MPs over asylum rule change

Rescued 'exhausted' puffin released back into wild The puffin was found "in a very weak condition" after washing up on a beach in Redcar in January.

Rescued 'exhausted' puffin released back into wild

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

'Years of decline but we are not ready to die' Shildon residents and businesses say they are tired of being defined by statistics and stereotypes.

'Years of decline but we are not ready to die'

Firefighters called to blaze on North East industrial estate Smoke could be seen in the air above Hartlepool today after a rubbish fire.

Firefighters called to blaze on North East industrial estate

Hartlepool to benefit from dozens of 'greener' Stagecoach buses and new bus service A multi-million-pound investment in dozens of new electric buses for Hartlepool has been greeted as “fantastic news”.

Hartlepool to benefit from dozens of 'greener' Stagecoach buses and new bus service

Teesside army veteran's headaches turn out to be terminal brain cancer Redcar dad-of-four Steve Lamb - now a hospital nurse - has been told he has between a year and 18-months to live

Teesside army veteran's headaches turn out to be terminal brain cancer

Closure orders extended for shops selling illegal cigarettes to children Westbury Shop in Thornaby and Norton Vape in Stockton will remain closed for another three months

Closure orders extended for shops selling illegal cigarettes to children

Sir Lenny Henry: Bob Mortimer is 'brilliant' The comedian and actor spoke to Scott Makin ahead of his Still At Large show.

Sir Lenny Henry: Bob Mortimer is 'brilliant'

'No bank, no supermarket, but we love our community' Claudia Robinson visited Shildon as residents aim to beat stereotypes about the town.

'No bank, no supermarket, but we love our community'

Plans for new homes overlooking River Tees deferred over slope and flooding fears Plans to build two new properties overlooking the River Tees have been deferred amid concerns over a slope they would be built on.

Plans for new homes overlooking River Tees deferred over slope and flooding fears

How Hartlepool Borough Council intends to deal with the 'overcrowding' issue of memorial benches

Two North East shops ordered to remain closed over illicit tobacco sales Westbury Shop in Thornaby and Norton Vape in Stockton-on-Tees have been ordered by Teesside Magistrates’ Court to remain closed for three more months after counterfeit tobacco was discovered.

Two North East shops ordered to remain closed over illicit tobacco sales

Influencer takes on mega parmo challenge to eat a whopping SIX plates of the Teesside delicacy JJ Da King stepped up to the plate at Manjaros in Middlesbrough

Influencer takes on mega parmo challenge to eat a whopping SIX plates of the Teesside delicacy

Trees brought down by wind blocking roads as Met Office warns of 70mph gusts Trees in Darlington and near Northallerton have been brought down by wind this afternoon as the Met Office warns of gusts of up to 70mph.

Trees brought down by wind blocking roads as Met Office warns of 70mph gusts

Blocked sink and 'filthy' hand drying roll discovered in Skelton Green pizza takeaway inspection No disinfectant or sanitiser was also in use at the Skelton Green premises

Blocked sink and 'filthy' hand drying roll discovered in Skelton Green pizza takeaway inspection

Wind sees travel restrictions and races called off Met Office warnings for wind are in force until 20:00 GMT in the north-east of England and Cumbria.

Wind sees travel restrictions and races called off

Four new BT street hubs proposed for town BT has announced plans for four new street hubs in Middlesbrough to reduce "digital inequality".

Four new BT street hubs proposed for town

Government fights on after hammer killer's release The justice secretary pursues a judicial review over the Parole Board's release of Reginald Zenshen.

Government fights on after hammer killer's release

Hartlepool men hundreds of pounds out of pocket after discarding cigarettes Two men are now hundreds of pounds out of pocket after breaching littering laws by illegally discarding cigarettes.

Hartlepool men hundreds of pounds out of pocket after discarding cigarettes

Middlesbrough businessman and dad-of-four loses brain tumour battle as tributes pour in Michael 'Mousey' O'Gara, who ran RAMP UK, a rope access company on Teesside, suddenly became ill in January this year while on holiday with his family in the Maldives

Middlesbrough businessman and dad-of-four loses brain tumour battle as tributes pour in

Birthday bash brings back fond memories for Club Fiesta manager who brushed shoulders with stars Carol Hudson looked after the likes of Stevie Wonder, Dusty Springfield and The Beach Boys

Birthday bash brings back fond memories for Club Fiesta manager who brushed shoulders with stars

Long-time Great North Air Ambulance supporter wins Barbados holiday John Kenyon, from Stockton, has won a dream holiday to Barbados in the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) raffle after supporting the charity’s lottery since 2015.

Long-time Great North Air Ambulance supporter wins Barbados holiday

Call centre company to create 100 jobs in Middlesbrough amid rapid expansion Clearanswer says it is making a long term investment in Teesside

Call centre company to create 100 jobs in Middlesbrough amid rapid expansion

Biker involved in crash left with serious injuries after being attacked in Darlington A biker involved in a crash was left with serious injuries after being attacked in Darlington - before the suspects fled.

Biker involved in crash left with serious injuries after being attacked in Darlington

Food waste deadline missed over 'supplier issue' Food waste collections in Darlington will now start later on 2 June, missing a government deadline.

Food waste deadline missed over 'supplier issue'

Tributes to man who died in suspected assault Jeff Blair's family say he will be "remembered always with much love and affection".

Tributes to man who died in suspected assault

Call for council to act on 'pothole menace' Councillor Steve Kay says the council is neglecting the roads around his rural Lockwood ward.

Call for council to act on 'pothole menace'

Work begins on new school after years of waiting Announced in 2021, the new Skelton Primary School is planned to be complete next year.

Work begins on new school after years of waiting

Road closures set for County Durham and Darlington over the next two weeks Drivers in County Durham should prepare for a series of road closures due to essential works planned for the coming weeks.

Road closures set for County Durham and Darlington over the next two weeks