Billingham News

Tesco's Billingham Superstore, in partnership with the Prince's Trust, held a tour of its store Credit: THE PRINCE'S TRUST

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Tesco welcomes North East town's students to develop employment skills

Police have appealed for witnesses following a two vehicle crash

Police have appealed for witnesses following a two vehicle crash

Police appeal after two hurt in hit-and-run crash in North East town

File photo: Police car.

File photo: Police car.

Cleveland Fire Brigade

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Six injured as car crashes into wall and man arrested for 'dangerous driving'

Pictures from the scene at Cowpen Lane, Billingham.

Pictures from the scene at Cowpen Lane, Billingham.

Police officer in Land Rover crash suffered 'painful' injuries

Crash LIVE: Police attend incident and close off road - updates

Crash LIVE: Police attend incident and close off road - updates

RECAP Crash LIVE: Police attend incident and close off road

Pictures from the scene at Cowpen Lane, Billingham.

Pictures from the scene at Cowpen Lane, Billingham.

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Police officer in a 'serious' condition after crash between car and police van

Teesside woman crashed VW after she spent the day drinking at The Lion in Billingham

Teesside woman crashed VW after she spent the day drinking at The Lion in Billingham

Teesside Crown Court

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Woman left her mother with fractured spine after she drunkenly crashed her car

Geroge Smith, CIU national president and Durham branch chair, addressing last year's national conference in Blackpool's Grand Hotel

Geroge Smith, CIU national president and Durham branch chair, addressing last year's national conference in Blackpool's Grand Hotel

Clubs and societies

North East club officials to converge on Blackpool for the 160th CIU national meeting

Murderer Billy Dunlop

Murderer Billy Dunlop

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Hearing date set for Julie Hogg murderer whose conviction made legal history

Flood warnings have been put in place by the Environment Agency across the North East as Storm Kathleen continues Credit: NNP

Flood warnings have been put in place by the Environment Agency across the North East as Storm Kathleen continues Credit: NNP

Environment Agency

Full list of flood warnings issued in the North East as Storm Kathleen hits

Staff with 80 years of service bid farewell to Billingham Forum

Staff with 80 years of service bid farewell to Billingham Forum

Staff with 80 years of service bid farewell to Billingham Forum

Stockton Borough Council have released a full list of resurfacing works planned to take place across Stockton, Yarm and Billingham until March 2025 Credit: STOCTO

Stockton Borough Council have released a full list of resurfacing works planned to take place across Stockton, Yarm and Billingham until March 2025 Credit: STOCTO

Stockton Borough Council

Full list of all road resurfacing works in this North East borough for this year

Billingham pub, The Kings Arms, on Wolviston Road, closed its doors in late February and has now reopened following the completion of major work both inside and out

Billingham pub, The Kings Arms, on Wolviston Road, closed its doors in late February and has now reopened following the completion of major work both inside and out

Pub gets complete revamp after closing to punters for three week makeover

Friends, family and neighbours gathered as a procession made its way through a North East town to say goodbye to Billingham teen Lewis Penfold-Roche Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Friends, family and neighbours gathered as a procession made its way through a North East town to say goodbye to Billingham teen Lewis Penfold-Roche Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Family and community say final farewell to tragic teenager Lewis Penfold-Roche

Friends and family of Lewis Penfold-Roche gathered for a candle-lit vigil in his memory last night after the missing teen was recovered from the River Tees.

Friends and family of Lewis Penfold-Roche gathered for a candle-lit vigil in his memory last night after the missing teen was recovered from the River Tees.

Candle-lit vigil held for missing teenager after body recovered from Tees

Cllr Jonathan Dulston (left) and Chris McEwan

Cllr Jonathan Dulston (left) and Chris McEwan

Local government

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Labour deny claims by Darlington Tories as councillors clash over Tees mayoral race

A man has been arrested following a drug raid at a property housing a sophisticated cannabis farm on Cotswold Crescent in Billingham Credit: CLEVELAND POLICE

A man has been arrested following a drug raid at a property housing a sophisticated cannabis farm on Cotswold Crescent in Billingham Credit: CLEVELAND POLICE

Cleveland Police

Man arrested after hiding in loft during drugs raid at North East address

Billingham pensioner sent sexually explicit image to undercover police officer posing as a 14-year-old boy

Billingham pensioner sent sexually explicit image to undercover police officer posing as a 14-year-old boy

Teesside Crown Court

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Perverted pensioner sent sickening image to officer posing as '14-year-old boy'

The body found in the River Tees on Monday (March 11) is that of Lewis Penfold-Roche, police have confirmed.

The body found in the River Tees on Monday (March 11) is that of Lewis Penfold-Roche, police have confirmed.

Police confirm body found in River Tees is that of missing Lewis Penfold-Roche

The family of a Billingham teenager Lewis Penfold-Roche have thanked the community for their efforts after a police search resulted in a body being found Credit: CLEVELAND POLICE

The family of a Billingham teenager Lewis Penfold-Roche have thanked the community for their efforts after a police search resulted in a body being found Credit: CLEVELAND POLICE

Family thank community for their efforts after police confirm body of man found

St Michael's Catholic Academy

St Michael's Catholic Academy

School forced to part close after damage over the weekend as school issue statement

LIVE: Dramatic pictures as dive teams search Teesside pond

LIVE: Dramatic pictures as dive teams search Teesside pond

LIVE: Dramatic pictures as dive teams search for missing 18-year-old

The incident happened at Billingham Town Square on Sunday (March 3) at about 4.35pm

The incident happened at Billingham Town Square on Sunday (March 3) at about 4.35pm

Brave woman fends off man who said he had a knife during attempted robbery

Missing teenager, Lewis Penfold-Roche as caught on cctv (right) in Billingham on Sunday January 28

Missing teenager, Lewis Penfold-Roche as caught on cctv (right) in Billingham on Sunday January 28

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Public asked to check sheds and garages for missing teenager

Kai Orley's teeth, pictured here two-and-a-half years after he started his treatment, started sticking out AFTER he got braces.

Kai Orley's teeth, pictured here two-and-a-half years after he started his treatment, started sticking out AFTER he got braces.

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Student left 'horrified' after teeth started sticking out AFTER getting braces

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash on Wolviston Road in Billingham Credit: TEESPIX

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash on Wolviston Road in Billingham Credit: TEESPIX

North East Ambulance Service

One person taken to hospital following crash which saw fire service cut car open

Vehicles damages in arson attacks on Billingham

Vehicles damages in arson attacks on Billingham

Appeal after three cars damaged in series of arson attacks in North East town

Belasis Avenue Roundabout, Billingham.

Belasis Avenue Roundabout, Billingham.

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Man, 60, dies two weeks after being hit on electric bike in serious crash

Police are continuing to search for missing 18-year-old Lewis Penfold-Roche (inset).

Police are continuing to search for missing 18-year-old Lewis Penfold-Roche (inset).

Search efforts continue in bid to find missing 18-year-old three weeks on

Kings Arms, Billingham

Kings Arms, Billingham

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Billingham pub to close for huge six-figure renovation works

Stockton Borough Council (SBC) have confirmed Wolviston Road, from the A689 roundabout to Rievaulx Avenue, will be closed on Sunday Credit: GOOGLE

Stockton Borough Council (SBC) have confirmed Wolviston Road, from the A689 roundabout to Rievaulx Avenue, will be closed on Sunday Credit: GOOGLE

Stockton Borough Council

Busy North East road to close as maintenance works set to begin

Lewis Penfold-Roche

Lewis Penfold-Roche

Searches continue for missing 18-year-old in County Durham

A video has emerged showing youths taking down a poster seeking to help find missing teen Lewis Penfold-Roche who went missing from Billingham on January 28 Credit: CONTRIBUTOR

A video has emerged showing youths taking down a poster seeking to help find missing teen Lewis Penfold-Roche who went missing from Billingham on January 28 Credit: CONTRIBUTOR

Cleveland Police

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CCTV captures youths tearing down poster for missing Teesside teenager

Police and mountain rescue teams have continued their search for Lewis Penfold-Roche, 18, at Billingham Beck Valley and Country Park along the A1027 Credit: GOOGLE, CLEVELAND POLICE

Police and mountain rescue teams have continued their search for Lewis Penfold-Roche, 18, at Billingham Beck Valley and Country Park along the A1027 Credit: GOOGLE, CLEVELAND POLICE

Cleveland Police

Police and mountain rescue team search for missing teen in Teesside woodland

Damage to the green

Damage to the green

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Vandals on quad bike rip up golf club green making it unplayable for six months

Missing teenager, Lewis Penfold-Roche as caught on cctv (right) in Billingham on Sunday January 28

Missing teenager, Lewis Penfold-Roche as caught on cctv (right) in Billingham on Sunday January 28

Police appeal for missing boy to 'let someone know you're safe'

Emergency services were called to Belasis Avenue in Billingham at about 6.15pm, following reports of a collision on the stretch of road

Emergency services were called to Belasis Avenue in Billingham at about 6.15pm, following reports of a collision on the stretch of road

Air ambulance sent to the scene of crash involving cyclist and vehicle

Ivy’s Wine & Cocktail Bar will be opening its doors on Clifton Avenue in Billingham later this month Credit: IVY'S WINE & COCKTAIL BAR

Ivy’s Wine & Cocktail Bar will be opening its doors on Clifton Avenue in Billingham later this month Credit: IVY'S WINE & COCKTAIL BAR

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'Nothing like it' North East wine and cocktail bar to open later this month

Belasis Avenue Roundabout, Billingham.

Belasis Avenue Roundabout, Billingham.

Biker, 60, left with serious injuries after collision that saw road cordoned off

Belasis Avenue Roundabout, Billingham.

Belasis Avenue Roundabout, Billingham.

Police cordon off roundabout for investigation following incident

Missing teenager, Lewis Penfold-Roche as caught on cctv (right) in Billingham on Sunday January 28

Missing teenager, Lewis Penfold-Roche as caught on cctv (right) in Billingham on Sunday January 28

CCTV footage released of missing Lewis, 18, a week since last sighting

Emergency services were called to The Causeway, in Billingham, on Tuesday evening

Emergency services were called to The Causeway, in Billingham, on Tuesday evening

Driver taken to hospital after car hits parked vehicle and flips onto its roof

The Ukrainian National Opera set to perform Carmen in Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm

The Ukrainian National Opera set to perform Carmen in Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm

Ukrainian National Opera return to North East to perform two iconic titles

Lundale Road, Billingham

Lundale Road, Billingham

Police appeal for information after series of attacks on cars in North East town

Billingham Ice Forum Arena has been ranked as the second best ice rink in the country Credit: GOOGLE

Billingham Ice Forum Arena has been ranked as the second best ice rink in the country Credit: GOOGLE

Popular Teesside ice rink ranked second best in the UK- study reveals

George Smith, returned unopposed as national president of the Club and Institute (CIU) movement

George Smith, returned unopposed as national president of the Club and Institute (CIU) movement

Clubs and societies

Durham branch chair returned unopposed for third term as as national CIU president

Megaslam Wrestling presents its huge 2024 live tour returning to Billingham

Megaslam Wrestling presents its huge 2024 live tour returning to Billingham

Popular wrestling show to return to County Durham featuring international stars

Councillors want action to fix and maintain the privately owned Whitehouse Road shops car park in Billingham following severe flooding

Councillors want action to fix and maintain the privately owned Whitehouse Road shops car park in Billingham following severe flooding

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Safety concerns after car park near row of shops 'becomes pond' in rainy weather

Burglar Bradley Hughes's sentence increased after admitting handling two stolen cars

Burglar Bradley Hughes's sentence increased after admitting handling two stolen cars

Cleveland Police

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Burglar's sentence increased after admitting handling two stolen cars

An appeal has been launched to trace a Billingham man wanted in connection with allegations of burglary and common assault Credit: CLEVELAND POLICE

An appeal has been launched to trace a Billingham man wanted in connection with allegations of burglary and common assault Credit: CLEVELAND POLICE

Cleveland Police

Police appeal to trace North East man wanted in connection with burglary

Young people at risk of getting drawn into anti-social behaviour are being urged to try boxing

Young people at risk of getting drawn into anti-social behaviour are being urged to try boxing

'It is like a brotherhood' - Boxing gym offers gang members a way out of knife crime

Jack & the Beanstalk is a panto not to be missed

Jack & the Beanstalk is a panto not to be missed

Jack serves up some fairytale magic with side-splitting routines

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North East murderer who killed 22-year-old woman to have public parole hearing

Billingham Town Centre

Billingham Town Centre

Local government

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Councillors clash over levelling up cash and brand opponents' claims 'bulls**t'

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