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The recent rise in coronavirus cases around Middlesbrough is a reminder to everyone to act responsibly, Mayor Andy Preston says. Residents and businesses in Middlesbrough are being urged to strictly follow coronavirus guidelines as investigations into an increase in cases continue.
Middlesbrough Mela is back for 2020 - and is digital only! The popular annual festival now has a new website with a host of fun-filled interactive digital videos - starting with an online storytelling session for kids on Monday, August 17.
An alert has been sounded after a spate of scams involving bogus doorstep callers. Residents are being warned to be on their guard against the conmen - and urged to look out for elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbours.
Middlesbrough's ever-popular pantomime has been put on hold - but Theatre bosses have vowed that the show will go on next year. This year's production of Peter Pan - set to star Mark Little and Philip Green - is the latest victim of the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic.
A wreath will be laid this Saturday (August 15) at Middlesbrough's cenotaph to mark VJ Day and commemorate the end of the Second World War. At 11am Middlesbrough Council's Armed Forces Champions, Cllr Ron Arundale and Cllr Barrie Cooper, will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph outside Albert Park on Linthorpe Road.
Middlesbrough's hospitality businesses have been reminded of their responsibilities in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Bars, cafes and restaurants are being written to this week by Middlesbrough Council about their legal and social duties.
A call has been made for more funding to be made available to local government to help recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Councillors from Middlesbrough Council's Corporate Affairs & Audit Committee have written to Local Government minister Simon Clarke MP to outline the financial position faced by the authority.
Middlesbrough's Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park (TeesAMP) is proving a real hit with businesses looking for state-of-the art accommodation. The site reached practical completion at the beginning of June, and just a month after opening its doors potential occupiers are flocking in.
Families who benefit from government funded childcare support were given a boost today as the Government announced that they would not lose out due to COVID-19. Working parents or carers who have temporarily fallen below the minimum income requirement as a result of the pandemic, will continue to receive financial support until 31 October.
#WaveToWorkers is a brand new social media campaign from the Hungry Little Minds team in Middlesbrough, in partnership with Middlesbrough Reads and Middlesbrough Council.
People living in Middlesbrough are being advised not to visit other households after the Covid-19 infection rate doubled in a week. As of Friday, the town’s rate had risen significantly to more than 80 per 100,000 of the town’s population.
Grants are up for grabs to help community groups boost the local response to Covid-19. And a band of local ‘Covid Community Champions' is leading the charge to ensure much-needed support and information is there for local communities.
Cash support to help small businesses and the self-employed keep themselves and customers safe from Covid-19 is now available. Eligible businesses with up to and including nine employees can apply for grants of up to £100. Firms can make a claim to cover the cost of protective measures such as hand sanitiser, face coverings, screens, chair covers and other such items.
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