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The Empire in Middlesbrough Credit: MICHAEL ROBINSON

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North East nightclub venue looking to reopen soon after licence hearing

An investigation has been launched after a dog was ‘deliberately abandoned’ by Hemlington Lake in Middlesbrough Credit: PIXABAY

An investigation has been launched after a dog was ‘deliberately abandoned’ by Hemlington Lake in Middlesbrough Credit: PIXABAY

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Investigation into 'deliberate abandonment' after dog found by North East lake

More than 25 tonnes of fly-tipping were cleared from Wicklow Street in Middlesbrough over the past week Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

More than 25 tonnes of fly-tipping were cleared from Wicklow Street in Middlesbrough over the past week Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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25 tonnes of fly-tipping including mattresses cleared from North East street

On Thursday (March 21) police and council officers secured a further three-month closure order against Pshdar at Teesside Magistrates’ Court

On Thursday (March 21) police and council officers secured a further three-month closure order against Pshdar at Teesside Magistrates’ Court

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Illegal cigarette gang try to dupe police by moving business round the corner

A rogue Middlesbrough builder has been jailed for fraud after fleecing an elderly customer with sub-par work. Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

A rogue Middlesbrough builder has been jailed for fraud after fleecing an elderly customer with sub-par work. Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Rogue builder jailed for fleecing pensioner out of nearly £14k in botched work

Councillors in Middlesbrough have been warned they must “bite the bullet” at a crunch meeting and reach agreement over a proposed financial budget or else effective bankruptcy looms.

Councillors in Middlesbrough have been warned they must “bite the bullet” at a crunch meeting and reach agreement over a proposed financial budget or else effective bankruptcy looms.

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‘Bite the bullet’ over financial plans or face ‘absolute disaster’ councillors warned

Hemlington Boxing Club in Middlesbrough has opened its doors offering help to kids to avoid antisocial behaviour and crime Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

Hemlington Boxing Club in Middlesbrough has opened its doors offering help to kids to avoid antisocial behaviour and crime Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Brand new boxing club launches to help kids learn discipline and avoid trouble

The Grill House in Nunthorpe has been hit with a two-star hygiene rating after inspectors found issues with ‘cleanliness’ and ‘dirty’ fridge Credit: GOOGLE

The Grill House in Nunthorpe has been hit with a two-star hygiene rating after inspectors found issues with ‘cleanliness’ and ‘dirty’ fridge Credit: GOOGLE

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North East takeaway hit with 2-star hygiene rating after 'dirty sponges' found

The alley behind Middlesbrough's Kensington Road had become a magnet for dumped household waste, furniture and white goods

The alley behind Middlesbrough's Kensington Road had become a magnet for dumped household waste, furniture and white goods

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Alleyway is 'fly-tipping hot spot' after clothes, rubbish and electronics dumped

One of the North East’s longest serving lollipop ladies is retiring after more than two decades of keeping Middlesbrough children safe Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

One of the North East’s longest serving lollipop ladies is retiring after more than two decades of keeping Middlesbrough children safe Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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'A real people person' North East lollipop lady calls time on 21-year role

Tributes have been paid to former Middlesbrough Councillor Bill Hawthorne who died following a short illness Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

Tributes have been paid to former Middlesbrough Councillor Bill Hawthorne who died following a short illness Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Tributes paid to former councillor and competitive motorcyclist after his death

Drivers are being warned that they are putting lives at risk by parking dangerously and illegally outside schools

Drivers are being warned that they are putting lives at risk by parking dangerously and illegally outside schools

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Fury over 'illegal' parking at schools amid warning over £1000 fines for drivers

Captain Cook was born in a cottage near to Stewart Park in Middlesbrough, where the museum marks

Captain Cook was born in a cottage near to Stewart Park in Middlesbrough, where the museum marks

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‘Nowhere left to go’: Heritage emblem may have to close due to council budget hole

Middlesbrough mayor Cllr Chris Cooke (left) and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right)

Middlesbrough mayor Cllr Chris Cooke (left) and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right)

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'The people of Middlesbrough are not daft' - Mayor responds to Prime Minister's dig

Purchase card spending policy has been reviewed by the council

Purchase card spending policy has been reviewed by the council

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Thousands of 'unreviewed' transactions made by council workers on company cards

Rishi Sunak answered questions on Middlesbrough Council’s funding issues, the Ofgem Price Cap, and James Cleverly’s alleged ‘s**thole’ comment at Strickland and Holt in Yarm, near Stockton, today Credit: PA

Rishi Sunak answered questions on Middlesbrough Council’s funding issues, the Ofgem Price Cap, and James Cleverly’s alleged ‘s**thole’ comment at Strickland and Holt in Yarm, near Stockton, today Credit: PA

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Prime Minister at café in Yarm to answer questions on North East issues

Middlesbrough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Council

Middlesbrough Council and Redcar and Cleveland Council

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Suggestion to merge two North East councils is put forward amid financial issues

Aurangzaib Sharif admitted six counts of fraud contrary to Council Tax Reduction Scheme Regulations when he appeared before Teesside Magistrates

Aurangzaib Sharif admitted six counts of fraud contrary to Council Tax Reduction Scheme Regulations when he appeared before Teesside Magistrates

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Benefit fraudster stole £7800 from council over a six year spree

Petch Close in Middlesbrough

Petch Close in Middlesbrough

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Residents face drug taking at school hours and violence at 'house from hell'

Councillors have agreed on an action plan to improve the authority after a crisis over its governance deepened. A report by auditors has gone to the government’s levelling up department, which could take the “ultimate sanction” if the council fails

Councillors have agreed on an action plan to improve the authority after a crisis over its governance deepened. A report by auditors has gone to the government’s levelling up department, which could take the “ultimate sanction” if the council fails

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Government could 'suspend' North East council if it doesn't 'smarten up its act'

John’s News was visited by Middlesbrough Council Trading Standards Officers in April this year after complaints of sales of vapes to young people under 18

John’s News was visited by Middlesbrough Council Trading Standards Officers in April this year after complaints of sales of vapes to young people under 18

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Shop closed again after selling vapes to under 18s and stashing £15k of items

Samantha Graham appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (August 29), where she pleaded guilty to failing to check for the correct waste carrier licences when allowing someone to remove waste from her property

Samantha Graham appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (August 29), where she pleaded guilty to failing to check for the correct waste carrier licences when allowing someone to remove waste from her property

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Woman fined after trusting fly-tippers that set fire to rubbish and furniture

The biker was caught on camera at Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, July 26 before making his way to Saltersgill Avenue

The biker was caught on camera at Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday, July 26 before making his way to Saltersgill Avenue

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Brazen off-road biker caught smashing CCTV cameras with hammer

Council chief executive Clive Heaphy and Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke.

Council chief executive Clive Heaphy and Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke.

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‘Tough’ choices ahead as council grapples with ‘serious’ £11.5m predicted overspend

Teesside politicians, Simon Clarke, top left, Andy McDonald, top right, Andy Preston, bottom left, and Steve Turner, bottom right, are embroiled in bitter war of words.

Teesside politicians, Simon Clarke, top left, Andy McDonald, top right, Andy Preston, bottom left, and Steve Turner, bottom right, are embroiled in bitter war of words.

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Bitter political row erupts as parties clash after ex-Mayor's legal case dropped

Andy Preston welcomes the case against him being dropped

Andy Preston welcomes the case against him being dropped

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'It's a scandal': Ex-mayor wants investigation after 'financial' allegations dropped

Chris McIntyre, 70, who served as a councillor for Middlesbrough's Park Ward for four years, has been paid tributes by former colleagues after his death Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

Chris McIntyre, 70, who served as a councillor for Middlesbrough's Park Ward for four years, has been paid tributes by former colleagues after his death Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Tributes paid to popular former North East councillor after death

Middlesbrough Mela will be returning to the town in Albert Park on August 12 and 13, and organisers have said they are expecting an attendance exceeding 50,000 people Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

Middlesbrough Mela will be returning to the town in Albert Park on August 12 and 13, and organisers have said they are expecting an attendance exceeding 50,000 people Credit: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

Middlesbrough Council

Long-running multicultural festival returns to North East town this summer

The count in Middlesbrough today (May 5).

The count in Middlesbrough today (May 5).

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023

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Local Elections 2023: Every result by ward in Middlesbrough - listed

Labour has taken back control of Middlesbrough Council after clawing back seats it lost four years ago.

Labour has taken back control of Middlesbrough Council after clawing back seats it lost four years ago.

Local Elections 2023

Labour win back Middlesbrough Council after four years in huge victory

Here is the full list of candidates standing in Middlesbrough in the May 5 local elections. File photo: a polling station.

Here is the full list of candidates standing in Middlesbrough in the May 5 local elections. File photo: a polling station.

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2023

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See the full list of who's standing in Middlesbrough's Local Elections on May 4

North East alley branded a fly-tipping magnet after TONNES of waste dumped

North East alley branded a fly-tipping magnet after TONNES of waste dumped

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North East alley branded a fly-tipping magnet after TONNES of waste dumped

Council seizes suspect van in fly-tipping crackdown

Council seizes suspect van in fly-tipping crackdown

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Suspect van seized after fly-tipping incident heading for crusher

A viral video of chicken being blowtorching in a back lane has prompted a council investigation.

A viral video of chicken being blowtorching in a back lane has prompted a council investigation.

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Council investigating after perplexing viral clip of man blowtorching raw chicken

Former Middlesbrough Councillor Bob Brady has died.

Former Middlesbrough Councillor Bob Brady has died.

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Tributes pour in after death of popular long-serving politician

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Steve Turner, Flares General Manager Mark Warrilow and Alma Dennison, acting chair of Boro Angels.

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Steve Turner, Flares General Manager Mark Warrilow and Alma Dennison, acting chair of Boro Angels.

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Funding boost aims to cut knife and alcohol-related crime in town centre

Middlesbrough Town Hall. Image by Ian Cooper/Teesside Live. Attribution required. Free for use by all BBC wire partners.

Middlesbrough Town Hall. Image by Ian Cooper/Teesside Live. Attribution required. Free for use by all BBC wire partners.

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Council has NO RECORD of number of days worked by mayor’s adviser paid nearly £2.5k a month

A senior Middlesbrough Council officer has appeared in court charged with defrauding her employer out of almost £20,000. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

A senior Middlesbrough Council officer has appeared in court charged with defrauding her employer out of almost £20,000. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Cleveland Police

Senior North East council worker accused of committing £18,000 fraud

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith has been jailed after he was found guilty of a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith has been jailed after he was found guilty of a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

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Disgraced former Tory councillor JAILED for raping young boy during string of abuse

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith found guilty of a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith found guilty of a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

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Disgraced former Tory councillor found GUILTY of all 11 child sex abuse charges

Ex-councillor David Smith is accused of spending £10,000 to 'groom' his alleged victim. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Ex-councillor David Smith is accused of spending £10,000 to 'groom' his alleged victim. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

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Ex North East councillor strenuously denies raping young boy a decade ago

Ex-Tory Middlesbrough councillor 'devastated' by rape allegations. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Ex-Tory Middlesbrough councillor 'devastated' by rape allegations. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

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Ex- North East councillor 'devastated' by child sex abuse allegations

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith is facing a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith is facing a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

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Ex North East councillor tried to bribe alleged sex abuse victim with chocolate

Ex-councillor accused of spending £10,000 to 'groom' his alleged victim. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Ex-councillor accused of spending £10,000 to 'groom' his alleged victim. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Cleveland Police

Former North East councillor accused of spending £10,000 to 'groom' his alleged victim

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith is facing a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Ex-Middlesbrough councillor David Smith is facing a string of child sex charges. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Middlesbrough Council

Former North East councillor denies carrying out a string of child sex offences

Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston

Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston

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Mayor 'overstepped remit' when huge changes were made to major project on Teesside

Councillors Mick Saunders, Matt Storey and Mieka Smiles have had their say on Antony High's move to Labour

Councillors Mick Saunders, Matt Storey and Mieka Smiles have had their say on Antony High's move to Labour

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North East council group names new leader after Labour defection

Independent member (MICA) for the Park End and Beckfield, Stephen Hill. Picture: Facebook.

Independent member (MICA) for the Park End and Beckfield, Stephen Hill. Picture: Facebook.

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Preston goes to Iceland: Supermarket worker becomes latest member of council top team

L-R) Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston and Cllr Mieka Smiles, Conservative councillor for Nunthorpe and executive member for culture and communities at the green space close to The Avenue in Nunthorpe

L-R) Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston and Cllr Mieka Smiles, Conservative councillor for Nunthorpe and executive member for culture and communities at the green space close to The Avenue in Nunthorpe

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Council's green strategy includes planting 15,000 trees and sowing 30,000 sq m of urban flower meadows

Deepak Dwarakanath, Trust medical director

Deepak Dwarakanath, Trust medical director

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'We're not out of this yet' - Health chiefs urge continued Covid vigilance

Disgraced councillor's rapped by court for 'bizarre' behaviour over fireworks display'

Disgraced councillor's rapped by court for 'bizarre' behaviour over fireworks display'

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Disgraced councillor's rapped by court for 'bizarre' behaviour over fireworks display'

Cllr Mieka Smiles, pictured with Simon Clarke MP, who have both called for Cllr Rathmell to resign

Cllr Mieka Smiles, pictured with Simon Clarke MP, who have both called for Cllr Rathmell to resign

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'He is not a fit and proper person to sit as a councillor': Rivals call for politician to resign after criminal conviction

The house on Weatherhead Avenue, Middles-brough, being made secure following the tenant’s eviction

The house on Weatherhead Avenue, Middles-brough, being made secure following the tenant’s eviction

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Nuisance neighbour from hell is evicted

BOHO start on site

BOHO start on site

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Eco homes heated by air pumps

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