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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.

Bradley Grimes
Crime and safety

calendar_today27/09/2024

Jail for prolific beggar who spurned chance after chance to stay out of trouble

A prolific beggar who has spurned chance after chance to stay out of trouble has been jailed.

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.

Potts Gray Operations Manager Marie Wood, Potts Gray Director Nick Westall and Acklam ward Councillor Luke Henman
Environment and climate change

calendar_today20/09/2024

Wildlife at the heart of historic Acklam Hall pond makeover

A historic Middlesbrough pond is being given a much-needed makeover.

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.

Samantha O'Kane was captured by CCTV
Crime and safety

calendar_today19/09/2024

Court fine for woman who fly-tipped mattress in back alley

A blatant daylight fly-tip has landed the culprit with a court fine and a criminal record.

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.

The RAF ensign over Middlesbrough Town Hall
Heritage and history

calendar_today02/09/2024

Annual Battle of Britain parade and service set for Middlesbrough

The anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be commemorated in Middlesbrough with the annual Parade and Service.

Bruce Wilson (right) dedicated over four decades of his life to working on the Transporter before retiring in 1954
Heritage and history

calendar_today13/09/2024

Memories of Middlesbrough book reveals story of two transformative decades

Two transformative decades in the history of Middlesbrough are the focus of the latest book by Middlesbrough-born historian Dr Tosh Warwick.

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.