New petting farm with emus and alpacas to open in East Cleveland next month
A new petting farm, shop, and café is opening in Saltburn next month.
Rare orchid conservation scheme sees 200 wild flowers relocated across Teesside
Around 200 rare wild orchids will be carefully relocated as part of a major conservation effort to protect the species for future generations in Teesside.
Near miss reporting could prevent serious workplace accidents across the North East
Effective near miss reporting helps employers identify hazards before they lead to serious consequences
Dangerous County Durham driver to be sentenced for causing death of passenger
A Wheatley Hill dangerous driver who caused a passenger to suffer fatal injuries will have to wait to be sentenced.
Barnard Castle man avoid prison sentence after admitting affray
A Barnard Castle man has received a suspended prison sentence over his part in a disturbance in the town in July last year.
‘Outstanding’ North Yorkshire restaurant with ‘jaw-dropping’ sea views
The Seaview Restaurant not only offers incredible seafood dishes loved by Fred Sirieix but also “jaw-dropping” views of the sea and pier.
Suspected drug smuggler arrested and large haul of cannabis seized in targeted strike
Police are hailing a successful targeted operation which saw the arrest of a suspected drug smuggler and led to the recovery of a large haul of cannabis.
Heatwave warning to dog owners as toxic algae blooms in North East waters
Dog owners are warned to stay alert following the Hemlington Lake incidents – as toxic algae is more likely to bloom during heatwaves.
Ofsted finds progress in Teesside children’s services but more work still needed
Ofsted says Middlesbrough children’s services are improving under a stable leadership team, but further work is needed before the service is rated good.
Labour pledge to reopen Teesside tip if re-elected causes political stir
Labour’s promise to reopen a long-closed Redcar tip if elected next year has sparked criticism from Conservatives and Reform, who say the work should start now.