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Stock image of an Emu.

Emus jump fence and escape from North East farm as owner warns 'do not approach'

Mason Wheeler, 15.

Mason Wheeler, 15.

Appeal in search for missing boy, 15, with links to the North East

A suspect was chased by cows and then a police dog before being arrested

A suspect was chased by cows and then a police dog before being arrested

Chased by cows and a police dog and then arrested - a bad night for one suspect

Drug-related deaths in Redcar and Cleveland increased by 150% last year.

Drug-related deaths in Redcar and Cleveland increased by 150% last year.

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Drug-related deaths in Redcar and Cleveland have increased by 150%

Michelle Jackson with therapy dog Axel and the Disability Confident Employer certificate.

Michelle Jackson with therapy dog Axel and the Disability Confident Employer certificate.

Jobs and careers

One of the largest homecare providers in the North East earns inclusivity praise

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Three drug dealing houses closed after neighbours terrorised

The Normanby Hotel pub

The Normanby Hotel pub

Former 'eyesore' hotel to be turned into flats, restaurant, shops and a pub

Street House farm, Loftus. Picture courtesy of Dr Steve Sherlock

Street House farm, Loftus. Picture courtesy of Dr Steve Sherlock

Unique finds make North East dig one of the most important in the country

Young offenders in Cleveland Police custody

Young offenders in Cleveland Police custody

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One year on new intervention programme has helped hundreds of young offenders

Woman charged with robbery and intentional strangulation

Woman charged with robbery and intentional strangulation

Woman charged with robbery and intentional strangulation

Cleveland Police have lost 24 hours more police time on hoax calls compared to 2022.

Cleveland Police have lost 24 hours more police time on hoax calls compared to 2022.

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Cleveland Police have lost 75 hours of police time to hoax calls so far in 2024

Redcar and Cleveland has experienced the fifth highest percentage rise of properties being bought outright in the country.

Redcar and Cleveland has experienced the fifth highest percentage rise of properties being bought outright in the country.

Redcar and Cleveland in top five regions with most outright property purchases

(L-R) Kay Dargue – Head of South Tees Youth Justice Service, Kate Lee – Custody Navigator, Will Swinburne – Custody Navigator, Sam Malone – Operations Manager (South Tees Youth Justice Service), Chief Inspector John Dodsworth, John Holden –

(L-R) Kay Dargue – Head of South Tees Youth Justice Service, Kate Lee – Custody Navigator, Will Swinburne – Custody Navigator, Sam Malone – Operations Manager (South Tees Youth Justice Service), Chief Inspector John Dodsworth, John Holden –

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First ever youth custody suite opened in the North East to protect children

Skinningrove Methodist Church, as seen on Google StreetView. Its organ is off to the Philippines as it has been sold, apparently for storage

Skinningrove Methodist Church, as seen on Google StreetView. Its organ is off to the Philippines as it has been sold, apparently for storage

From east Cleveland to the Philippines: the organ now making music in Manilla

Large police presence kept the lid on counter demonstrations in Newcastle, on Saturday (August 10)

Large police presence kept the lid on counter demonstrations in Newcastle, on Saturday (August 10)

Protest disorder

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Four more men charged after protest disorder in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough

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Pervert firefighter who made child have sex with truckers dies of cancer in prison

Special Chief Inspector James Ruddock and Special Sergeant Graham Hansford

Special Chief Inspector James Ruddock and Special Sergeant Graham Hansford

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North East police force now training special constables to use tasers

Overturned cement mixer

Overturned cement mixer

Congestion as major A-Road closed after cement mixer overturns

The A173 Skelton Ellers.

The A173 Skelton Ellers.

Rider hospitalised after crash between car and motorbike prompted road closure

PC Reddington and PC Grey pictured above.

PC Reddington and PC Grey pictured above.

Heroic police officers stabbed in line of duty win bravery award

Rent and house prices higher across North East while wage growth slows

Rent and house prices higher across North East while wage growth slows

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Rent and house prices higher across North East while wage growth slows

Police appeal as one person hospitalised after multi-car pile up

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

general election 2024

General Election 2024

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Simon Clarke loses Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland seat to Luke Myer

Repairs works are now ongoing on Roseberry Topping

Repairs works are now ongoing on Roseberry Topping

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Tonnes of stone hoisted by helicopter onto Roseberry Topping as repair works begin

A video circulating on social media appeared to show a group of men including one holding a large firearm and others waving flags

A video circulating on social media appeared to show a group of men including one holding a large firearm and others waving flags

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Police face backlash over handling of group with 'imitation firearm' on beauty spot

Video circulating on social media appeared to show a group of men including one holding a large firearm and others waving flags, including two which appear to that of Eritrea.

Video circulating on social media appeared to show a group of men including one holding a large firearm and others waving flags, including two which appear to that of Eritrea.

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Shocking video shows men with flags and 'gun' at popular spot as cops called

Eston Sainsbury's

Eston Sainsbury's

Appeal after 62-year-old man hospitalised outside Sainsbury's

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‘Controversial’ columnist among MP candidates in North East constituency

Griffiths Road, Grangetown

Griffiths Road, Grangetown

Three men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after firearms incident

Darlington schoolgirl Leah Harrison

Darlington schoolgirl Leah Harrison

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Football team of budding Lioness Leah Harrison pays tribute after mudslide tragedy

Gary Clarke at Great Ayton, as the call out officer for Cleveland Mountain Rescue worked on the operation to recover the body of 10-year-old Leah Harrison who died on a school trip on the North York Moors.

Gary Clarke at Great Ayton, as the call out officer for Cleveland Mountain Rescue worked on the operation to recover the body of 10-year-old Leah Harrison who died on a school trip on the North York Moors.

'Freak force of nature' mudslide killed Leah Harrison, 10, of Darlington

Darlington schoolgirl Leah Harrison.

Darlington schoolgirl Leah Harrison.

Leah Harrison on now suspended instructor-led walk with pupils when tragedy struck

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Leah Harrison's heartbeaking death and how school trip ended in tragedy explained

Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

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Thirty rescuers tried for hours to save life of person who died in mudslide

Potential investor Michael Flacks, left, is reported to be in talks to acquire a stake in Teesside International Airport, which Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, believes should not be sold

Potential investor Michael Flacks, left, is reported to be in talks to acquire a stake in Teesside International Airport, which Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, believes should not be sold

Teesside International Airport

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Wealthy businessman reported to be 'in talks' to buy share of Teesside Airport

Knife being handed in at Cleveland Police

Knife being handed in at Cleveland Police

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REVEALED: Teens being blackmailed into crime with naked videos and 'free drugs'

Custody navigators at Cleveland Police from left Will Swinburne, Olivia Stairmand, Steve Turner PCC, Kate Pryde and Candy Murray

Custody navigators at Cleveland Police from left Will Swinburne, Olivia Stairmand, Steve Turner PCC, Kate Pryde and Candy Murray

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Custody navigator programme hailed a great success for young offenders

Young offenders in Cleveland Police custody

Young offenders in Cleveland Police custody

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REVEALED: Knives and guns being hidden at grandparents' homes by teenagers

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Sexual health survey reveals large syphilis increase in Darlington

On his visit the Schools Minister heard all about the local services on offer to families

On his visit the Schools Minister heard all about the local services on offer to families

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Schools Minister visits North East Family Hub after £300m investment

Michael Turek, 25, was last seen on Loftus High Street on Tuesday (January 2) night.

Michael Turek, 25, was last seen on Loftus High Street on Tuesday (January 2) night.

Have you seen Michael? Officers 'concerned' for missing 25-year-old

Eston Labour Club

Eston Labour Club

Police confirm man, 76, has died after early morning collision in Eston

Some of the colleges that have announced industrial action

Some of the colleges that have announced industrial action

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Five North East colleges announce new strike days over low pay

PCC Mr Turner went on to suggest that crime data integrity – in essence how accurately and effectively crime is recorded

PCC Mr Turner went on to suggest that crime data integrity – in essence how accurately and effectively crime is recorded

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‘Every crime investigated’ says police and crime commissioner as force is spotlighted

December 2024 featuring The Grinch and Father Christmas.

December 2024 featuring The Grinch and Father Christmas.

Baring all for 'Boulby in the Buff' calendar to keep air ambulance saving lives

£620,000 for businesses in remote areas of Redcar & Cleveland

£620,000 for businesses in remote areas of Redcar & Cleveland

Grants windfall for businesses in remote areas of Redcar & Cleveland

Child sex offender Craig O'Regan jailed for four years at Teesside Crown Court today

Child sex offender Craig O'Regan jailed for four years at Teesside Crown Court today

Warning after man is jailed for causing or inciting girl to engage in sexual activity

Cllr Carole Morgan and MP Simon Clarke.

Cllr Carole Morgan and MP Simon Clarke.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

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Lib Dems hit back over 'misrepresentation' of words in Facebook post

Skelton Primary School in Becksfield was given a 'good' rating today (September 18) following its latest inspection by Ofsted Credit: SKELTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Skelton Primary School in Becksfield was given a 'good' rating today (September 18) following its latest inspection by Ofsted Credit: SKELTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

North East primary school achieves 'good' rating following Ofted inspection

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Cleveland PCC reveals £300k was collected in fines by police last year

Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has confirmed the return of the Arriva Service 29 to Marton, following its withdrawal in July.

Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has confirmed the return of the Arriva Service 29 to Marton, following its withdrawal in July.

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North East MP announces return of highly-anticipated bus service

A model poses with a knife

A model poses with a knife

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'Young people are scared': Teesside police introduce new knife crime measures

Arrests have been made for traffic offences, while drugs have also been recovered – stolen bikes and quad bikes often being used in the course of criminal activity by some individuals

Arrests have been made for traffic offences, while drugs have also been recovered – stolen bikes and quad bikes often being used in the course of criminal activity by some individuals

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PCC confident police are combatting masked 'cavalcade of motor and quad bikers'

LIVE: Large police presence at incident in Thornaby

LIVE: Large police presence at incident in Thornaby

LIVE: Large police presence at incident in Thornaby