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7 May

Future of four key sites to be explored in joint venture

A partnership is being launched to find a future for some of Middlesbrough's most domineering yet unused buildings.

6 May

Lifesaver "overwhelmed" by Boro Hero award

A Middlesbrough Bus Station security guard who saved the life of a commuter three times in his first week in the job is the town's latest Boro Hero.

4 May

Every test 'helps prevent outbreaks and save jobs'

The importance of regular Covid tests is being stressed as new figures are released on community testing. In Middlesbrough almost 7,000 tests have identified 27 positive cases since the Council's programme was launched in February.

30 Apr

Virtual Local History Month is back once more!

"Bigger and better than ever before!" That's the promise from organisers of May's Local History Month which is once again being held virtually to keep people safe while the country's vaccination programme continues.

29 Apr

Tobacco stashes don't fool Trading Standards

Cunning hiding places for illegal cigarettes and tobacco weren't enough to fool Middlesbrough Trading Standards. The secret stashes of contraband were rumbled when eagle-eyed officers called at two shops in the town.

29 Apr

Call for action over beck 'devastation'

Brambles & Thorntree ward Councillor Graham Wilson has called for action to clear up a mile-long stretch of Spencerbeck Beck along the boundary with neighbouring Redcar & Cleveland. The area near Thorntree Park has become a magnet for fly-tipping, arson, vandalism and broken glass.

28 Apr

Cleaning up the Arty for Earth Day

Local volunteers and environmental champions joined forces for a special Earth Day clean-up at a historic Middlesbrough site. The ‘Arty' in Acklam is a popular spot with dog walkers, taking its name from the medieval artificial ponds that once served nearby Acklam Hall.

28 Apr

Gift Card offers boost for businesses

Middlesbrough's big name stores and independent businesses are being encouraged to sign up to the town's gift card scheme. Retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across Middlesbrough can sign up to the scheme for free, as Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease.

27 Apr

Middlesbrough Mayor says don't suffer in silence

Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston today urged residents not to "suffer in silence" and report crime and anti-social behaviour to police and the council. The Mayor visited Pallister Park alongside officers from Cleveland Police, Thirteen Housing and the Neighbourhood Safety Team following an incident which saw a Polish family victimised.

26 Apr

Breckon Hill champions lead way on Covid

One conversation at a time, committed staff and volunteers from a Middlesbrough community centre are helping to protect people of a diverse neighbourhood from Covid-19. Using the power of word of mouth, staff at Breckon Hill Community Centre are doing invaluable work to keep families safe.