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Takeaway owner avoids jail over health risk town centre premises

The owner of a filthy Middlesbrough takeaway that put public health at risk has narrowly avoided a spell behind bars.

Middlesbrough pensioners can apply now for energy costs support

Pensioners can apply now for cash support towards their energy costs.

Old Town Hall to be brought back to life thanks to National Lottery funding

One of Middlesbrough's most historic buildings can now be brought back to life after funding for its restoration was secured.

New signs showing anglers the way at Hemlington Lake

New signs at a popular Middlesbrough fishing spot are reminding visitors of new restrictions on angling now in place.

Recognition as Middlesbrough foster carers who changed lives of 90 children are honoured

A Middlesbrough couple who changed the lives of more than 90 children as foster carers have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Community projects set for funding boost as riot response continues

Projects designed to improve community cohesion are set to get the go-ahead as the response to last summer’s riot in Middlesbrough continues.

Problem house at centre of drug dealing and other crime is shut down

The bad behaviour associated with the home on Dunsley Close has caused misery for those living in Berwick Hills in recent months.

Incredible Middlesbrough class wins national maths competition

Middlesbrough primary schoolchildren have come out on top of the times tables in a national interactive maths competition.

Untaxed and uninsured cars seized and man arrested in joint operation

Vehicles were seized and a man arrested in an operation to crackdown on cars without tax, insurance or an MOT.

Meet the two new artists helping to make Middlesbrough station ‘the most creative’

The hidden sounds of everyday life in Middlesbrough are helping to ensure the town's railway station is the most creative in the UK.

Prolific beggar banned from town centre in powerful court order

A prolific beggar has been hit with a powerful court order banning him from Middlesbrough town centre.

Family Hubs refurbishment a positive move ‘to benefit the whole town’

Family Hubs in Middlesbrough are set to be refurbished in a positive move that “will benefit the whole town".

Erik Scollay confirmed as Chief Executive of Middlesbrough Council

Middlesbrough Council has confirmed the appointment of Erik Scollay as its new permanent Chief Executive.

New approach to tackling empty properties and reducing homelessness

Work underway on new town centre cinema in Captain Cook Square

Work has started on a new town centre cinema which will be the latest addition to Middlesbrough’s growing leisure sector.

Council’s financial recovery continues as budget proposals published

Many of the proposals build on work to transform social care, continuing the Council’s focus on its highest spending areas.

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in Middlesbrough to launch region’s first multibank

Middlesbrough welcomed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as the region's first multibank was launched in the town.

New gully suckers and sweepers join Council fleet

Tough jobs need tough kit to get the job done properly, and Middlesbrough has just taken delivery of some of the best.

Seasonal cheer on offer at annual homelessness event

Warmth, cheer and a hearty meal will be on offer next month to those who find themselves homeless and in hardship.

Cash support proposed for Middlesbrough pensioners missing out on Winter Fuel Payment

Hundreds of pensioners in Middlesbrough who will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year are set to get £200 towards the cost of living.

‘Know Your Limits’ safety call to night-time revellers in Middlesbrough

Keeping town centre revellers safe over the Halloween period and beyond is the focus of a new campaign launched in Middlesbrough.