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Row over future of Stockton borough libraries

6:40pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A ROW has broken out over of the future of libraries across Stockton borough as the council looks to cut costs - with one councillor claiming it is like 'closing an accident and emergency unit'.

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Seven family members escape house fire

4:50pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A FAMILY of seven were all taken to hospital following a fire at their home.

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Woman jailed for threat to kill husband

1:54pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A HEAVY drinker described by a judge as "a dangerous woman" is starting a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence after threatening to kill her husband.

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25-year-old man dies in two car crash on A689

9:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a two-car crash on the A689 between Wynyard and Sedgefield.

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Seven taken to hospital after house fire

8:31am Saturday 18th May 2013

SEVEN people were taken to hospital last night after a house fire on Teesside.

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Engineering boss faces prospect of jail following conviction of manslaughter of worker

5:29pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE BOSS of a heavy engineering firm faces the prospect of jail after being convicted today (Friday, May 17) of the manslaughter of a worker who fell from cherry picker.

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Leader condemns alleged "secret deal" on free school and homes in Tees Valley

6:14pm Friday 17th May 2013

A LEADER of a council has condemned what he described as a “secret” deal between developers and Government over the building of a Free School and housing.

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Cleveland Police to repeat successful clampdown on anti-social behaviour

4:55pm Friday 17th May 2013

DETECTIVES in Cleveland are to repeat a successful operation they ran just a few weeks ago.

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Yeehaa! Charity broncos in Tees town want your stuff

4:45pm Friday 17th May 2013

COWBOYS and cowgirls spread the word that your donations are wanted at a charity shop this week.

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Public buy two Tees pubs - to knock them down

4:40pm Friday 17th May 2013

NEARLY £200,000 of public money has been used to buy two pubs, in order to knock them down.

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Mother-of-two walks free from court after glassing a woman

3:53pm Friday 17th May 2013

A WOMAN who blamed her mother for a horrific pub glassing which could have blinded her victim walked free from court today (Friday).

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Decision not to suspend officer "sent out wrong message"

6:00am Friday 17th May 2013

THE decision not to suspend a senior police officer at the centre of a criminal probe "sent out completely the wrong message", according to a leaked report.

Stroll down memory lane

6:18pm Friday 17th May 2013

A ‘memory walk’ is taking place for dementia sufferers and their carers on Tuesday, May 21, at 10am with an hour’s stroll around Ward Jackson Park, after meeting at the park’s cafe. At 11am people can continue ambling to Hartfields Retirement Village at Bishop Cuthbert which will be hosting a special session called ‘Dementia Awareness And Ways To Keep Your Brain Active’ from 1pm to 2pm.

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Transporter talk brings bridge to life

2:31pm Friday 17th May 2013

The Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre plays host to a talk about Middlesbrough’s iconic bridge on Tuesday from 10.30am while offering visitors the chance to view the new lighting system in the winding house and the opportunity to cross the Tees on a gondola. The Tees Transporter Bridge: Past, Present and Future presented by bridgemaster, Alan Murray, and principal engineer, Rodger Wakerley, will look back at its history, discuss its uses and discuss the current day uses and the ongoing £2.6m Heritage Lottery Fund award.

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Cutbacks in budget will see another 300 jobs lost at Stockton Borough Council

7:20pm Thursday 16th May 2013

MEMBERS of a council have made to the decision to bring a wide range of budget cuts to help balance their books.

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Energy-saving scheme becomes UK first as it extends across the entire Stockton Borough area

2:32pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A GROUNDBREAKING scheme to lower energy bills and provide warmer homes for residents has been extended making it the first of its kind in the UK.

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Timeline of flawed investigation that cost Cleveland Police more than £550,000 in damages

6:30am Thursday 16th May 2013

THE latest revelations to damage the reputation of Cleveland Police came in the wake of the sacking of the force’s Chief Constable and Deputy Chief Constable for gross misconduct.

Dealer sentenced to 70 months in US prison

7:43pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A CRYSTAL meth chemical dealer involved in a long-running extradition battle has finally been sentenced.

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Council leader criticised for leaving meeting attended by government minister

5:55pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A LEADING politician in the region has been criticised for leaving a meeting at which a government minister was attending.

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Police warn motorists against taking photographs of accident scenes

5:20pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

POLICE have warned motorists against using their mobile phones to take photos of accidents – after several drivers were seen taking images of the scene of a serious rush-hour crash this morning (Wednesday, May 15).

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Bikers killed in separate smashes are named

11:56am Wednesday 15th May 2013

TWO bikers who died in separate collisions on the same day in North Yorkshire have now been named by police.

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Investigation after "serious safeguarding incident" at care home run by scandal-hit company

6:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

A NORTH-East care home owned by a company at the centre of a national abuse scandal has been investigated by regulators following a “serious safeguarding incident”.

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Grants scheme to help communities and groups mark the centenary of the First World War

12:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

COMMUNITIES and groups across the North-East and North Yorkshire have been invited to have a share of a multi-million grants scheme set up to mark the centenary of the First World War.

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Legendary pub rockers to perform in region

5:28pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A LEGENDARY pub rock group will perform in the region on Friday night.

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Youngsters pen a play in a week

5:45pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Youngsters aged between six and 16 can create a play in a week during the summer holidays from July 29 to August 2. With help from a theatre professional they will learn how to create their own plot and characters and stage their finished performance at the end of five days. They are being run by the hART Factory at Middlesbrough Baptist Church in Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough, from 10am to 3pm. Places are £65 per child for the full five days, with an early bird offer £55 for those booking by Monday, July 1. To book email info@hartfactory.co.uk or call 01642-740268 or 07807-079304.

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New political party chairman announced

5:20pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

THORNABY Labour Party has elected a new chairman.

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The Boy with Tape on his Face cancels upcoming Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt show

4:46pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

Due to unavoidable new filming commitments, award winning silent comic The Boy With Tape On His Face has unfortunately had to cancel his upcoming show at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt on Monday, June 3. All existing ticket holders are being contacted directly, and full refunds are available from the Town Hall Box Office on 01642-729729. A brand new show is currently being planned for next year.

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Operation Christmas Child charity launches new appeal

6:33pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A CHARITY that inspires thousands of people from across the North-East to fill shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts for vulnerable children has launched a new appeal.

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Public inquiry into plans for Ingleby Barwick free school gets underway

6:21pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A NORTH-East council today (Tuesday, May 14) defended its decision to turn down plans for a new Government-backed 'free school'.

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Major refurbishment of Billingham school back on the agenda

4:46pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

A TEES school is to be given millions of pounds for a major refurbishment.

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