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calendar_today18/10/2024

Cash support proposed for Middlesbrough pensioners missing out on Winter Fuel Payment

Hundreds of pensioners in Middlesbrough who will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year are set to get £200 towards the cost of living.

Middlesbrough Council Pensions Committee Chair Councillor John Kabuye and Councillor Ken Dawes, Chair of Pensions Committee at South Tyneside Council
Council and democracy

calendar_today18/10/2024

Local Government Pension Scheme funds announce strategic partnership

Two Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds in the North East have announced a strategic partnership.

Teesside Magistrates' Court
Crime and safety

calendar_today11/10/2024

First of its kind dog chipping fine in Middlesbrough

A Middlesbrough dog owner has been hit with a court fine for failing to ensure her dog was appropriately microchipped.

The A66 will be closed overnight
Roads and transport

calendar_today11/10/2024

Overnight closures for A66 bridge inspections

A stretch of the A66 through Middlesbrough will be closed overnight next week for essential maintenance work.

The Leo’s team are at Saltburn for Baby Loss Awareness Week, with any family that needs support welcome to drop in between 11am and 2pm
Children and young people

calendar_today11/10/2024

The ‘one of a kind’ support for families who have experienced baby loss

Families who have experienced baby loss in Middlesbrough can access “one of a kind” support with a team who truly understand.

Halloween at Newham Grange Farm
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today11/10/2024

Halloween fun for all the family at Newham Grange

The build-up to the spookiest night of the year begins in earnest this weekend with a feast of Halloween family fun in Middlesbrough.

Melinda Messenger and Philip Green will star in this year's panto in Middlesbrough
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today11/10/2024

Melinda Messenger to star in Middlesbrough’s Snow White panto

TV star Melinda Messenger and returning favourite Philip Green are among the confirmed cast for panto in Middlesbrough this Christmas.

The fly-tip
Crime and safety

calendar_today11/10/2024

Letters found in a pile of fly-tipped waste land culprit

Letters found in a pile of fly-tipped waste have landed the brother of a business owner with a court fine and a criminal record.

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke (left) with store manager Matt Philpot and duty managers Stacey Philpot, Katie Lancaster and Emma Horner
Town centre

calendar_today11/10/2024

TJ Hughes manager ‘delighted to be back’ as new store starts strong

Staff at a returning favourite retailer are “delighted to be back” and already proving popular with shoppers in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough bus station (pic: Google)
Crime and safety

calendar_today11/10/2024

Heavy fines send out strong message to town centre offenders

A strong message has been sent to offenders intent on behaving badly in Middlesbrough town centre.

Diwali in Centre Square
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today10/10/2024

Diwali 2024 set to light up Middlesbrough's Centre Square

One of the highlights of Middlesbrough’s cultural calendar is less than a month away.

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke at the SHiFT launch
Children and young people

calendar_today01/10/2024

Mayor calls for people to have ‘open hearts and minds’ at major project launch

Dedicated work with young people who are “keeping professionals awake at night” will focus on issues including knife crime and exploitation.

Michael O'Neil
Latest news

calendar_today10/10/2024

Family and friends gather to bid farewell to HMS Jupiter Association Chairman

Former naval colleagues, family and friends will turn out in force this week to bid farewell to a stalwart of the HMS Jupiter Association.

The Most Creative Station
Heritage and history

calendar_today02/10/2024

The public art turning heads and transforming Middlesbrough's railway station

A series of striking public works of art are turning heads and making Middlesbrough the Most Creative Station.

A gritter on the streets of Middlesbrough
Latest news

calendar_today02/10/2024

Gritters set for action ahead of season's first cold snap

Middlesbrough’s gritting fleet is ready for action ahead of the first cold snap of the season.

Hemlington Lake
Council and democracy

calendar_today02/10/2024

By-election candidates confirmed in Hemlington

Local electors are being reminded that a by-election will be held in Middlesbrough Council’s Hemlington ward later this month.

The Older Persons Event in Middlesbrough
Social care

calendar_today27/09/2024

Event celebrates the integral role older people play in Middlesbrough

A special event will celebrate the integral role older people play in communities across Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke and Council and Fresh staff supporting the Stoptober campaign
Health and wellbeing

calendar_today23/09/2024

Council supports launch of major quit smoking campaign

Smoking Survivors features real families sharing their personal stories and highlighting the profound impact smoking has had on their lives.

Middlesbrough town hall
Health and wellbeing

calendar_today25/09/2024

Hundreds more older people in Middlesbrough could receive financial help and support

A new approach to identify older people in need of support could see hundreds in Middlesbrough receive more financial help this winter.

A young fan enjoys the collection at the Boro Shirt Museum
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today23/09/2024

Deadline day extended for popular Boro Shirt Museum at the Dorman Museum

The popularity of the Boro Shirt Museum has seen its run at the Dorman Museum extended until November.

Children playing in Albert Park
Children and young people

calendar_today09/09/2024

‘Big step forwards’ as town’s Children’s Services removed from government intervention

Children’s social care in Middlesbrough is continuing to improve with the Council receiving separate positive feedback from the DfE and Ofsted.

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke
Council and democracy

calendar_today09/09/2024

‘Best Value Notice’ removed as Council gets government backing

The Council received confirmation on Monday the notice would not be extended further.

Mayor Chris Cooke and Deputy Philippa Storey with staff outside one of Middlesbrough's Family Hubs
Children and young people

calendar_today12/09/2024

Town leading the way for two-year-olds in education

Middlesbrough is one of the country’s leading lights for the number of two-year-olds attending free education.