Councillors were given an insight into the evolution of Thornaby's Town Deal, with one member saying: 'People think it's not happening - it is'

Stockton Council leaders heard of a 'concerning' and 'significant' drop for two-year-olds, while three and four-year-old take-ups went over 100%

Matthew Eeles has been jailed for almost two years after failing to comply with a suspended sentence order

Middlesbrough Council documents make clear that AI must ‘never’ replace human judgement

HMRC is urging workers to make sure they are being paid the correct amount after identifying £5.8 million in wage arrears affecting 25,200 workers

Footage shows the Lingdale Tavern Community Hub being broken into in the early hours of Tuesday morning

The 31 hectare-sized greenhouse could be built at Kirkleatham, near Redcar

People are being told to look out for mentions of 'repayment' and 'enforcement action'

HMRC has reminded people working this festive season to check their pay

A broadband expert shared several tips to help improve your WiFi connection if it is slow

Millions of UK households could be overcharged, experts have warned

The theme park is expected to attract around 55,000 people each day once it is built

The number of people in hospital with flu increased by almost 50% last week

😞 Week's worth of staff wages stolen from family-run Teesside business as CCTV of burglary released #Marske #crime #teesside

Most may end up experiencing this new system 'by default' - but people can opt out

The carefully curated formula from Dr Vegan could help ease bloating and indigestion during the festive season (Contains affiliate links)

Victoria Heslop said she started feeling discomfort within a couple of hours of wearing the garment

Birds need extra help to make it through the winter as natural food sources become scarce

Fresh doesn't always mean better.

Pensions Minister Torsten Bell has further stated that the DWP will "update the House on the decision as soon as a conclusion is reached"

I never thought pigs in blankets differed much from shops to shop — I was wrong.

Redcar and Cleveland Council is also rolling out an AI-based 'chat bot' that caused some councillors concern

Bolo Zenden was asked about his former club after Kim Hellberg's perfect start

A plan is calling for the income tax personal allowance to increase from £12,570 as it's getting 'too expensive to work'

The festive season could soon turn sour for people unknowingly putting their homes, gifts and even insurance at risk due to one TikTok video

It's amazing how so many players are stepping up their game in order to play their part in Middlesbrough ’s marvellous ongoing promotion push.

Following the brain tumour diagnosis, Katie-Jo confessed she was "terrified"

Claire Laybourne died following a collision on the A19 at Holystone on December 5

At the same time the UK has seen a modest uptick in the unemployment rate

Rioting milkman lobs brick through takeaway door during far-right fracas #middlesbrough #crime

Harrow Gate Primary Academy and Abbey Hill Academy, both in Hardwick, were both targeted over the past few days

Hayden Hackney has been excelling for Middlesbrough this season

Sadie says she gets abuse online from people who think she sould be spending more

The crash occurred on Ayresome Green Lane at the junction with Acklam Road

A standard TV Licence costs £174.50 and around 300,000 stopped payng in the last 12 months

Motability is creating a new Special Investigations Unit with around 80 people dedicated to tackling misuse of scheme vehicles, as the Government confirms tax changes will increase costs by around £400 from July 2026

Cleveland Police said the man is around 25 years old and ran on towards Sparrow Lane in the town

Some people may get the cash before Christmas

Experts warn savers could miss out on higher-paying deals as interest rates are expected to fall further in the coming days

Holly Leighton and Emma Robinson saved for IVF treatment and were told they had miscarried - but a scan revealed healthy twins

Up to 910,000 families entitled to Pension Credit have yet to claim the average £4,300 yearly benefit

New research shows which chocolate has gone up in cost the most - and which has shrunk more than the others

James Wheeler was convicted after a trial of subjecting the victim to sickening attacks

You can deposit up to a certain amount each year into ISAs

Full list of all the dates which you can't miss - if you want parcels and cards to get there before December 25

People have been urged to tell guests about the dangers too

Morgan Whittaker has six goals in six games for Middlesbrough

A Treasury minister has issued a statement about tax changes

The number of successful PIP appeals has dropped by 5%, but claimants could be jeopardising their application with common mistakes

HM Revenue and Customs has sent out over 200,000 letters to people who will be impacted by changes to the tax system next year