Due to unavoidable new filming commitments, award winning silent comic The Boy With Tape On His Face has unfortunately had to cancel his upcoming show at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt on Monday, June 3. All existing ticket holders are being contacted directly, and full refunds are available from the Town Hall Box Office on 01642-729729. A brand new show is currently being planned for next year.

PARK LIFE: Stewart Park in Middlesbrough is celebrating after being recognised in three major awards following its £8.9m overhaul. It was crowned winners in the Building Conservation category at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) North East 2013 Renaissance Awards and has received a prize in the Green Apple Built Environment awards for its environmental endeavour. It was also highly commended in the Heritage category at this year’s Construction Excellence North-East awards.