Roads and transport
11/10/2024
Overnight closures for A66 bridge inspections
A stretch of the A66 through Middlesbrough will be closed overnight next week for essential maintenance work.
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Crime and safety
11/10/2024
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.
Children and young people
11/10/2024
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.
Leisure and entertainment
11/10/2024
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.
Leisure and entertainment
11/10/2024
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.
Crime and safety
11/10/2024
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.
Town centre
11/10/2024
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.
Crime and safety
11/10/2024
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.
Leisure and entertainment
10/10/2024
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.
Children and young people
01/10/2024
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.
Latest news
10/10/2024
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.
Heritage and history
02/10/2024
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.
Latest news
02/10/2024
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.
Council and democracy
02/10/2024
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.
Social care
27/09/2024
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.
Health and wellbeing
23/09/2024
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.
Health and wellbeing
25/09/2024
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.
Leisure and entertainment
23/09/2024
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 and young people
09/09/2024
‘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.
Council and democracy
09/09/2024
‘Best Value Notice’ removed as Council gets government backing
The Council received confirmation on Monday the notice would not be extended further.
Children and young people
12/09/2024
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.