15/03/2024
Rogue builder behind bars after overcharging by £10k for shoddy work
A rogue builder is behind bars after targeting an elderly customer with shoddy and overpriced work.
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11/03/2024
Middlesbrough will introduce fortnightly bin collections and an annual charge for garden waste.
15/03/2024
A rogue builder is behind bars after targeting an elderly customer with shoddy and overpriced work.
15/03/2024
A range of exciting activities are on offer as part of a successful scheme to keep kids active during the school holidays.
14/03/2024
A free support course for armed forces veterans is launched in Middlesbrough later this month.
13/03/2024
Middlesbrough’s House of Fraser building will soon have a new owner after the Council’s Executive approved its sale.
13/03/2024
Residents have just over a month left to register to vote ahead of upcoming elections in May.
12/03/2024
Part of a busy Middlesbrough road will temporarily close on an evening this month as resurfacing works begin.
08/03/2024
Middlesbrough Council stands ready to ‘recover, reset and deliver’ after councillors agreed a balanced budget for 2024/25.
08/03/2024
The lives of the extraordinary women who shaped early Middlesbrough have been given the spotlight as part of a special celebration.
08/03/2024
A Middlesbrough school is celebrating after landing a prestigious national award for the second year in a row.
08/03/2024
A Middlesbrough nursery that’s become a cornerstone of the local community celebrated its 20th birthday this week.
07/03/2024
A Middlesbrough town centre store and flat have been closed down over the sale of illegal tobacco.
05/03/2024
A state-of-the-art soft play centre and inflatable theme park will open in Middlesbrough town centre this summer.
06/03/2024
Middlesbrough’s Mayor has been given a grilling by primary school pupils over a proposed museum closure.
04/03/2024
Two police officers whose quick-thinking heroism saved a baby’s life have been honoured at a special ceremony at Middlesbrough Town Hall.
04/03/2024
A beggar who has tormented town centre shoppers and businesses has been hit with a powerful banning order.
29/02/2024
Middlesbrough Council has today received confirmation its application for Exceptional Financial Support has been granted by the Government.
29/02/2024
One of the region’s busiest transport hubs has been given a national award for keeping passengers safe during visits to Middlesbrough.
29/02/2024
A new book celebrating the history of the iconic Tees Newport Bridge - officially opened 90 years ago this week - will be released this May.
27/02/2024
A five-year plan could see more vulnerable children looked after closer to home and generate significant savings for Middlesbrough Council.
21/02/2024
A popular Middlesbrough museum will remain open as options are explored to secure its future, Middlesbrough’s Mayor has announced.
21/02/2024
In Middlesbrough, an estimated 71% of over-18s are overweight or living with obesity.
19/02/2024
A major £20m funding injection will help make Middlesbrough and its town centre healthier, safer and more ambitious.
19/02/2024
A brand new boxing club opened its doors at the weekend with the potential to changes lives and transform a community.
21/02/2024
An operator is now being sought to run a new community facility in Middlesbrough.
16/02/2024
The town has retained its place in the 2024/25 Financial Times’ European Cities and Regions of the Future report.
14/02/2024
An area blighted by fly-tipping has been transformed as part of a major clean-up operation in Middlesbrough.
12/02/2024
One of Middlesbrough’s longest serving crossing patrol officers is laying down her lollipop.
12/02/2024
A nuisance off-road bike was quickly taken off the streets after quick thinking from Middlesbrough Council staff.
09/02/2024
Ambitious artwork steeped in Middlesbrough’s heritage is set to make the town’s railway station the most creative in the UK.
02/02/2024
The charity partner for Middlesbrough’s new Half Marathon has been unveiled ahead of next month’s inaugural event.
01/02/2024
People in Middlesbrough are being encouraged to have their say on the town’s long term blueprint for development.
31/01/2024
A government minister has thanked Middlesbrough Council for the steps it has taken in responding to governance concerns.