1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (400+ words) Ex-racer Stewie was only five when he died suddenly 11-months after finding his forever home A Teesside mum is writing a series of children's books in memory of her beloved rescue greyhound Stewie. Valerie Blythman, 36, was left heartbroken when the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (329+ words) Zainab Oparinde has opened an African grocery store in Middlesbrough Owners behind a new African grocery store say they are bringing authentic flavours to Middlesbrough. Zainab Oparinde, who has launched AZ African Store, said the one-stop shop provides all the…...

3+ day, 46+ min ago   (111+ words) Teesside Live A pensioner has appeared before Teesside Magistrates' Court charged with causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving Mary Healey, 69, of Picton Cresent, Thornaby, appeared before the court accused of injuring a woman during a collision in Stockton in…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (260+ words) The TAD centre on Ormesby Road(Image: Katie Lunn) A plan to transform unused office space into 16 serviced apartments has been rejected by council planners. Officers at Middlesbrough Council refused the ambition on the grounds that the accommodation would be…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (473+ words) Councillors are concerned there were not enough police officers stationed in East Clevelan(Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Councillors in East Cleveland have become the latest to call for more resources to help crime-hit communities, suggesting policing in rural areas has become…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (396+ words) A trio of plans for almost 400 homes in Stockton has been approved, despite objections and a councillor's protests that residents had been "let down". Planning officers recommended approving the plans, which are part of the "West Stockton Sustainable Urban Extension…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (503+ words) Rose Durant watched mum Kim take on the Great North Run last year, and was inspired to challenge herself A brave sever-year-old has been inspired to do the Mini Great North Run after watching her mum take on the main…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (482+ words) Fresh plans have been submitted to develop the former Magnet pub in Grangetown. A planning submission to Redcar and Cleveland Council proposes a retail function on the ground floor, including a chemist, along with two flats on the first floor....

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (575+ words) Councillors heard of a 'vast' 94% rise in referrals after the Family Help Front Door was launched in April A new social services system aimed at getting quicker, better help to children and families has enjoyed "phenomenal" success in its first…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (474+ words) PC Matthew Blades' funeral will take place in Hartlepool A police federation chairwoman says PC Matthew Blades will be remembered for 'bringing light and laughter into every room' ahead of his funeral in Hartlepool on Wednesday, September 9. PC Blades, known…...