Cleveland news

The scene on Bishopton Road West, Stockton, in the aftermath of the collision between a Cleveland Police van and a civilian car, in October last year

Serving officer accused of careless driving in police van crash faces trial

Rules for walking dogs on Saltburn and Redcar beaches change from next week.

Rules for walking dogs on Saltburn and Redcar beaches change from next week.

Rules for dog walkers on certain North East beaches to change from next week

Cleveland Fire Brigade are warning e-bike owners after a charging battery sparked a house fire in Teesside.

Cleveland Fire Brigade are warning e-bike owners after a charging battery sparked a house fire in Teesside.

Cleveland Fire Brigade

Warning after room burnt to crisp as e-bike battery sparked blaze at Teesside home

Three people have been arrested after cocaine and cannabis were seized in drug busts in Thornaby on Wednesday (September 16).

Three people have been arrested after cocaine and cannabis were seized in drug busts in Thornaby on Wednesday (September 16).

Cleveland Police

£4,000 of cocaine and large cannabis stash seized from homes in Teesside drug raids

Prolific shoplifter banned from retail park with 'lengthiest ever' court order

Young people in Teesside will benefit from new young futures hubs in Redcar and Middlesbrough to tackle youth violence, support mental health, and career opportunities.

Young people in Teesside will benefit from new young futures hubs in Redcar and Middlesbrough to tackle youth violence, support mental health, and career opportunities.

Young future hubs to offer early support and tackle youth violence across Teesside

An investigation has now been launched

An investigation has now been launched

Police launch probe after cyclist knocked off bike and left with multiple injuries

The changes will start on September 27

The changes will start on September 27

College students and commuters set to benefit as Arriva announces extra bus journeys

PC Tom Clough, one of the officers who was sadly killed in the collision on the A66 in the early hours of Saturday 22 August

PC Tom Clough, one of the officers who was sadly killed in the collision on the A66 in the early hours of Saturday 22 August

Family of officer who died in A66 crash thank community for support

Robbie Crockett.

Robbie Crockett.

Cleveland Police

Prolific shoplifter who stole four right-foot trainers banned from retail park

Hundreds turned out for PC Tom Clough's funeral on Thursday

Hundreds turned out for PC Tom Clough's funeral on Thursday

Cleveland Police

Hundreds gather to say goodbye to fallen police officer PC Tom Clough

Shabana Mahmood announced an extra £2m in funding would be given to Cleveland Police to help tackle organised crime.

Shabana Mahmood announced an extra £2m in funding would be given to Cleveland Police to help tackle organised crime.

Cleveland Police

Cleveland Police handed extra £2m by the government to tackle organised crime

Blooms Coffee Box, Skinningrove.

Blooms Coffee Box, Skinningrove.

Car park coffee box drawing crowds to East Cleveland coast that's 'worth the drive'

Joe Chaytor will set off on a walk from Redcar to Cornwall next week as part of a fundraiser for Mental Health Matters.

Joe Chaytor will set off on a walk from Redcar to Cornwall next week as part of a fundraiser for Mental Health Matters.

Charity Fundraiser

Teesside man to walk 500 miles on Bank Holiday Monday to break mental health stigma

Overlooked town near North York Moors combining rich history with coastal views

Police at the scene of the crash on the A66.

Police at the scene of the crash on the A66.

Officers working '20-hour days' and '200 extra police' drafted in on Teesside

The 'Ask for Angela' code phrase is used by people, particularly women, who feel unsafe or vulnerable when out at pubs, clubs and restaurants when they want to ask staff for help.

The 'Ask for Angela' code phrase is used by people, particularly women, who feel unsafe or vulnerable when out at pubs, clubs and restaurants when they want to ask staff for help.

'About time' as more Teesside venues keep customers safe with 'Ask Angela'

Gripps Farm is opening its doors this Friday.

Gripps Farm is opening its doors this Friday.

Cultural attractions

'Dad, this one's for you' - North East family farm opens after losing owner to cancer

Ben Cousans, left, and Christopher Hobaiter both jailed for the supply of high-purity cocaine in the Cleveland Police force area

Ben Cousans, left, and Christopher Hobaiter both jailed for the supply of high-purity cocaine in the Cleveland Police force area

North East Regional Organised Crime Unit

Costa Blanca fugitive and UK-based accomplice jailed for North East cocaine supply

Sam Brewster, was a juvenile when the offences took place

Sam Brewster, was a juvenile when the offences took place

Baby-faced teen who raped two girls jailed after appeal as repeated denials dismissed

Jonnathan Kenneth Collingwood has been charged to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court (pictured).

Jonnathan Kenneth Collingwood has been charged to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court (pictured).

Man charged with attempted murder of police officer struck by car in County Durham

Cleveland Police

Teen wanted in connection over string of assaults and burglaries in North East town

Redcar council have postponed their garden waste collection due to extreme temperatures.

Redcar council have postponed their garden waste collection due to extreme temperatures.

Residents furious as North East council suspends waste collection due to heatwave

The parlour also offers chocolate covered strawberries.

The parlour also offers chocolate covered strawberries.

Redcar's viral ice cream parlour with Dubai chocolate treats and matcha sundaes

A 'substantial' amount of drugs were recovered in South Bank during a raid by Cleveland Police.

A 'substantial' amount of drugs were recovered in South Bank during a raid by Cleveland Police.

Police seize cannabis cakes and £10k cash in 'substantial' Teesside drug bust

Cleveland Fire Brigade have attended 14 deliberate fires in July alone.

Cleveland Fire Brigade have attended 14 deliberate fires in July alone.

Cleveland Fire Brigade issue plea after dealing with 14 deliberates fires

The moment Sonny Horsfall ploughs into Eddie Selby.

The moment Sonny Horsfall ploughs into Eddie Selby.

Shocking moment banned teenage driver ploughs into pensioner walking home from pub

Cleveland Police

Rescue dogs turned detectives help police sniff out hidden devices across North East

STACK will screen the semi-final for England fans on Wednesday night.

STACK will screen the semi-final for England fans on Wednesday night.

Best places to watch England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final in Teesside

Coatham Sands from South Gare.

Coatham Sands from South Gare.

How to pronounce these Teesside towns and villages just like a local

A police officer

A police officer

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner

Woman in 20s attacked and robbed of phone while pushing a pram

Egton House, which is in desperate need of repair.

Egton House, which is in desperate need of repair.

North East girl guide group raises more than £13k in effort to save beloved cottage

Lauren and Martyn Nelson from Brotton, with their pony Troy.

Lauren and Martyn Nelson from Brotton, with their pony Troy.

Meet the North East foster couple helping children with daily walks and animal care

Five independent coffee shops all coffee lovers should try.

Five independent coffee shops all coffee lovers should try.

Five must‑visit independent coffee shops in the North East

The famous Pacitto's lemon top ice cream.

The famous Pacitto's lemon top ice cream.

The century-old ice cream parlour that is home to a must-try North East delicacy

CGI of proposed change in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

CGI of proposed change in Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Residents invited to have their say on planned transport changes across Teesside

Redcar D Class Lifeboat Eileen May Loach-Thomas.

Redcar D Class Lifeboat Eileen May Loach-Thomas.

RNLI rescue two people and dog cut off by the tide in Saltburn

A previous protest about the state of water quality in Saltburn

A previous protest about the state of water quality in Saltburn

It is not acceptable for the Cleveland sea to be closed by a sewage spill

Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

How to spend the perfect day out in this northern seaside town

Nudists spotted on Saltburn beach last week.

Nudists spotted on Saltburn beach last week.

British Naturism

What are the laws on public nudity and naturism after Saltburn beach incident?

Photo L-R: Kelly Darwin and Fiona Heighton from Thirteen Group, Insp Mark Kewley, PCC Matt Storey, PC Theo Turner, Supt Paul Richardson, A/Sgt Richie Belton, Rachael Crooks and Ben Briggs from Beyond Housing.

Photo L-R: Kelly Darwin and Fiona Heighton from Thirteen Group, Insp Mark Kewley, PCC Matt Storey, PC Theo Turner, Supt Paul Richardson, A/Sgt Richie Belton, Rachael Crooks and Ben Briggs from Beyond Housing.

Anti-social behaviour

Task force launched to tackle nuisance bikers after anti-social behaviour concerns

Nine windows were smashed using hammers in the second attack.

Nine windows were smashed using hammers in the second attack.

Cleveland Police

North East veterans home vandalised and attacked after false rumours spread online

STACK, Middlesbrough

STACK, Middlesbrough

England football

Here's where to watch England's World Cup clash with Panama in Middlesbrough

Cleveland ranked England's second worst for home break‑ins despite 14.5 per cent drop

'Independent coffee capital' of the North East revealed in new study

LIVE updates as A171 Birk Brow Road closed after incident

LIVE updates as A171 Birk Brow Road closed after incident

A171 crash LIVE - Police close road after incident as drivers told to avoid area

Brandon Dalkin, jailed for dealing in both class A and B drugs which he promoted on posts on his mobile phone

Brandon Dalkin, jailed for dealing in both class A and B drugs which he promoted on posts on his mobile phone

Teesside Crown Court

Drug supplier jailed after using phone to promote deals, including, 'on best spice'

People across South Tees are being encouraged to support unpaid carers by signing the South Tees Carers Pledge during Carers Week

People across South Tees are being encouraged to support unpaid carers by signing the South Tees Carers Pledge during Carers Week

North East residents urged to support 30,000 unpaid carers during Carers Week

The building is on the corner of Deepdale Road and Cowscote Crescent.

The building is on the corner of Deepdale Road and Cowscote Crescent.

Planning and development

Long-derelict North East theatre could be demolished to make way for 20 new flats

Police have stepped up patrols in the vicinity of a Stockton primary school after a man was seen approaching and speaking to girls

Police have stepped up patrols in the vicinity of a Stockton primary school after a man was seen approaching and speaking to girls

Cleveland Police

Police patrols stepped up afters reports of man approaching young girls near school

Vince Agar, 80, jailed for the 'sadistic violence and torture' of two vulnerable women more than 25 years ago in Middlesbrough

Vince Agar, 80, jailed for the 'sadistic violence and torture' of two vulnerable women more than 25 years ago in Middlesbrough

Durham Crown Court

'Sadistic bully' who tortured women while holding them captive put behind bars

Cleveland Police have appealed for information from the victims and witnesses to Hartlepool hammer attack

Cleveland Police have appealed for information from the victims and witnesses to Hartlepool hammer attack

Cleveland Police

Men could be 'seriously injured' after attack by gang armed with hammers

A Durham councillor topped the list.

A Durham councillor topped the list.

Local government

North East's top ten highest paid council officers revealed - all on over £180k

The incident happened at Louis Bar, at Catterick Garrison

The incident happened at Louis Bar, at Catterick Garrison

Police misconduct

Boozy ex-Durham police officer attacked bouncer after being thrown out of a bar