Middlesbrough

2 days ago

Molly Haggath is holding young Blake in her arms and smiling at the camera. They are in front of a magazine rack in the store, lined with colourful publications. Haggath is wearing a black uniform and a headpiece. She has brown hair which is pulled into a ponytail. Blake, who has short blonde hair and is wearing a brown and black jacket, has a joyful expression.

Asda security guard saves toddler's life with CPR

Molly Haggarth, who works in South Bank, urges everyone to learn first aid for children.

2 days ago

3 days ago

Scotland's Conway feared World Cup dream was over

Scotland forward Tommy Conway feared his dream of playing at the World Cup was over before being selected for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast.

3 days ago

4 days ago

The Championship play-off final trophy being lifted

EFL play-off finals on Spring Bank Holiday weekend

This season's English Football League play-off finals at Wembley will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May.

4 days ago

5 days ago

A number of tents are erected next to a concrete wall on a small strip of grass. There is a pile of bin bags and duvets on the grass between two of the tents. A multi-storey car park can be seen in the background.

Homelessness 'out of control' near police station

Former Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston says people should be offered somewhere safe and warm to sleep.

5 days ago

6 days ago

A stock image of the back of a police officer wearing a yellow hi-vis vest with blue and grey checks running down the sides. Police is written in the middle of the vest in white letters in a blue box. The officer is also wearing a black long-sleeved top underneath.

Man arrested over illegal supply of sleeping pills

Several people across Teesside are hospitalised after taking the anti-insomnia drug zopiclone.

6 days ago

7 days ago

The sun rising at Redcar beach. The sky is tinted orange and the tide is out, with the sunlight glowing on the wet sand in the foreground. The silhouette of a headland is visible in the distance.

Your pictures: Welcoming the spring colours

BBC Weather Watchers photographers capture blue skies and colourful flowers as spring arrives.

7 days ago

Three middle-aged women are standing together in front of a dirty cracked white wall. They all have grey hair and are wearing black jackets with blue tops under them.

'Too many promises' as development bodies reviewed

The future of two organisations set up to regenerate Middlesbrough and Hartlepool are in doubt.

7 days ago

8 days ago

A two carriage Northern train is at a level crossing

Will Northumberland Line success help more open?

Passenger numbers are high but experts say there is no political will to fund other schemes.

8 days ago

20 Mar 2026

Donna Keogh with cropped dark hair and dark eyes. She is smiling with her head tilted to one side and standing in front of a light blue wall. The photo is very grainy.

New leads in search for teen missing since 1998

Officers say Donna Keogh, 17, was being exploited and are focusing the search in Leeds.

20 Mar 2026

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