The writer-in-residence for the Crossing the Tees Book Festival, Tracey Iceton, is to host a series of writing workshops.

From Monday (June 26) two hours free parking will no longer be available at the Buxton Street and mima car parks.

On Saturday 24 June the company will be offering free travel to armed forces personnel carrying a military ID card and to veterans carrying a veteran’s badge.

Teesside will be turning to the Far East this summer as a three day festival celebrates the forgotten links between the region and Japan.