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Callous conmen are leaving residents at risk of hefty fines for the illegal dumping of household rubbish. Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston today urged law-abiding members of the community to help turn the tide on the unscrupulous trade in illegal waste dumping.
Bouncing a young baby on her knee, Carolann Bullock glances at her husband Malcolm and smiles warmly as they recall their 22 years of fostering in Middlesbrough. Over the years, more than 200 children have been welcomed with open arms, showered with love and warmth and understanding, by the pair and their family.
A sweet shop owner who has helped provide Middlesbrough Food Bank with more than a tonne of food has been honoured. Jamie Johnson who runs JJ’s Sweet Surprise in the Hill Street shopping centre is the latest Boro Hero and has been presented with his award by Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston.
The Middlesbrough Mela is set to return this August, and this weekend there’s a taste of what’s to come. This Saturday, May 21, a Mini Mela pop-up will be running in Middlesbrough town centre, opposite the former Debenhams building.
Tributes have been paid today following the death of highly-regarded former Middlesbrough Council Chief Executive John Foster. Dr Foster served as Middlesbrough Borough Council’s most senior officer between 1973 and 1995.
People in Middlesbrough are being encouraged to ‘act on dementia’ as the Alzheimer’s Society’s biggest awareness campaign rolls into action. During Dementia Action Week professionals will be on hand to speak to those in Middlesbrough concerned that they, or a loved one, are experiencing signs of dementia.
Middlesbrough residents are being asked which issues they’d like put under the microscope to help inform how local services are delivered. The call is part of the Council’s Scrutiny process which allows local elected councillors to explore any topic which affects local people and the area they live in.
The jam packed Queen’s Platinum Jubilee long weekend celebrations just keep getting bigger and better here in Middlesbrough. From Wednesday, June 1 – Sunday, June 5, the town centre and surrounding areas will be alive with the sounds of street parties, celebrations and one-off events.
About 2.1 million tax credits customers will begin to receive their annual renewal packs this week from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The packs will be sent between 25 April and 27 May, and customers have until 31 July to check their details are correct and update HMRC if there has been a change in their circumstances.
An Afghan war veteran will join the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in Middlesbrough ahead of this summer’s Commonwealth Games. James Rose will carry the ceremonial baton through the town on Thursday, July 14 as the countdown to the Games enters its final fortnight.
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