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Appeal to catch four teenage boys after indecent assault on girl, 12

5:47pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A 12-year-old girl was indecently assaulted as she walked in a playground in Middlesbrough at about 3.45pm on Wednesday, June 12. She was heading across a grassed area behind the playground area behind the Grenedier pub on Trimdon Avenue when she was approached by four teenage boys. The girl managed to kick out at the boys and they fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Pauline Routledge of Middlesbrough CID on the 101 number.

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Life ban for Hartlepool woman whose starving dog died and was dumped in a wheelie bin

7:11pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A WOMAN has been banned from keeping animals for life after her dog starved to death and was dumped in a wheelie bin.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder

5:08pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fire death.

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RNLI crews retrieve young man's body from base of Saltburn cliffs

12:55pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

CLIFF DEATH: The RNLI sent out two boats last night to retrieve the body of a 27-year-old man from the bottom of cliffs in Saltburn yesterday evening (MON JUNE 17).

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Body of young man found beneath cliffs at Saltburn

10:16am Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE body of a 27-year-old man was found at the bottom of cliffs in Saltburn yesterday evening.

Hartlepool residents' chance to have their say

5:40pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

HARTLEPOOL residents who have recently received a copy of the Household Survey have been urged to complete and return it if they want to influence local public services.

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Former police chief's character defended in court as trial comes to an end

6:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

THE former chairman of Cleveland Police Authority was described in court today, Monday, June 17, as a man of “great integrity” who had no need to pass on his driving penalty points to secure a prestigious job.

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Woman arrested for making a false rape allegation

4:45pm Monday 17th June 2013

A WOMAN has been interviewed by police after admitting making a false allegation of rape.

Pickpocket jailed after stealing phone from Cleveland's crime commissioner

3:32pm Monday 17th June 2013

A PICKPOCKET has been jailed for eight weeks after stealing a mobile phone from Cleveland’s Police and Crime commissioner.

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£140,000 Lottery prize unclaimed in Stockton

2:31pm Monday 17th June 2013

A LOTTERY prize of £138,214 has been unclaimed after the ticket was bought in the Stockton area, operator Camelot said today.

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370-home Yarm development could be considered by Government

12:41pm Monday 17th June 2013

A CONTROVERSIAL 370-home development on green fields has been put on hold while the Government decides whether to overrule the decision to grant planning permission.

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Man left with severe injuries to the face after being bludgeoned with shovel or a spade

12:14pm Monday 17th June 2013

A 50-YEAR-old man is in hospital with severe injuries to his face after being attacked with what was believed to be a shovel or a spade last night.

Much-loved artist's exhibition hailed a success

3:05pm Sunday 16th June 2013

AN exhibition to a much-loved Tees artist has been regarded as such a success a new one has already been planned.

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Two people treated for smoke inhalation following fire

4:30pm Sunday 16th June 2013

TWO people were treated for smoke inhalation after a flat fire this morning, Sunday, June 16.

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An investigation into the actions of a Cleveland Police scenes of crime officer has identified concerns in eight suspicious deaths

6:00pm Friday 14th June 2013

A TWO-YEAR criminal investigation into a scenes of crime police officer has identified eight suspicious deaths where his failings could have had an impact on the case.

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Shepherd devastated by brutal killing of prized sheep in field in Guisborough

6:06pm Friday 14th June 2013

A SHEPHERD has spoken of his devastation after two of his prized sheep were savagely stabbed by a knife-wielding attacker.

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Daughter of former Cleveland Police Authority chairman denies lying to protect her father

4:26pm Friday 14th June 2013

THE daughter of the former chairman of Cleveland Police Authority standing trial for perverting the course of justice has denied telling ‘barefaced’ lies to protect her father.

Would-be muggers flee empty handed after targeting woman, 77

2:30pm Friday 14th June 2013

A PENSIONER who refused to let go of her handbag in an attempted robbery frightened away her attackers after falling onto broken glass.

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Shopping centre reopens after 'suspicious package' turns out to be empty suitcase

6:04pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A SHOPPING centre evacuated when a suspicious suitcase was found reopened hours later after an empty bag was found inside.

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Youngsters enjoy cathedral leavers' services

5:16pm Thursday 13th June 2013

NEARLY 3,000 students from schools across the region are taking part in cathedral leaving services.

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Crackdown of illegal North-East fishing a success

5:27pm Thursday 13th June 2013

ANGLERS are facing spot checks by Environment Agency officials in a crackdown on illegal fishing in the North-East.

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Man in court over causing the death of a teacher

2:36pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A DRIVER blamed for the death of a teacher in a road collision is likely to face a crown court trial in October.

School only one in region to win prestigious national architecture award

12:10am Thursday 13th June 2013

A TEESSIDE school has won a major national award for its architectural design.

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Teesside news in brief

1:17pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A football tournament to raise money for refugees refused asylum in the Tees Valley is being held on Saturday. Former Middlesbrough player, Curtis Fleming will be handing out certificates at the 5-a-side tournament at Goals Soccer Centre in Middlesbrough in aid of Justice First charity. Registration is at 9.30am with matches being played between 10am and 3pm. Teams of five with up to three substitutes can compete and food will be provided. Donations are welcome.

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Under 30s cannot afford to live in countryside, report finds

5:22pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

SPIRALLING house prices and slow salary rises are being blamed for forcing people in their 30s to move out of the region’s countryside.

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Police appeal to trace missing teenager

5:07pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

POLICE are appealing to trace a 15-year-old boy who is believed to be in the Hartlepool area.

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Woman bailed after fire tragedy

3:24pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A WOMAN arrested on suspicion of arson has been bailed following a fire at a house in Hartlepool in which a 44-year-old man was killed.

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Carers support project urges people to support National Carers Week

11:24am Wednesday 12th June 2013

A NORTH-EAST charity has stressed the importance of supporting young adult carers as a national awareness campaign celebrates the vital contribution they make to society.

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Pride and Prejudice brought to life in Middlesbrough park

12:50pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

Watch the Dashwood sisters make their first forays into the world of eighteenth century society whilst enjoying a picnic as Middlesbrough Theatre and Stewart Park present Jane Austen’s classic novel, Sense and Sensibility. It is being performed in the town’s Stewart Park on Sunday, June 16, at 4pm. For tickets costing £12 for adults or £36 for a family call the box office on 01642-815184.

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Toddler run over by the family car 'making good progress'

5:47pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

A TODDLER who was seriously hurt after being hit by the family car has been up and playing with other children, both her uncle and a family friend have said.

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Free taster sailing event in Hartlepool

5:08pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

SAFETY CHECKS: Anyone wanting to have safety checks on their child’s car seat or find out more about staying safe at home can take advantage of an event in Stockton this month.

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College clinches funding towards students' Spanish placements

3:51pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

A SIXTH form college has secured funding for students to take part in ten-week Spanish secondments.

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Hartlepool Cemetery handbag snatch by bike-riding robber

3:30pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

CEMETERY ROBBERY: A 54-year-old woman had her handbag snatched by a bike-riding thief as she walked through a cemetery at the weekend.

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