Stockton Council is set to raise council tax by 4.95% and borrow £20m to address a significant funding gap, impacting local services and finances. Stockton Council Plans 4.95% Tax Increase and £20m Borrowing in Budget Stockton: The Labour-led council is planning to raise council tax by 4.95% next year. They also plan to borrow £20…
Middlesbrough has been identified as the 13th most dangerous place to drive in the UK. Recent data reveals alarming statistics on dangerous driving incidents in the area. Middlesbrough Ranked 13th Worst for Driving as Dangerous Drivers Face Justice Middlesbrough: It’s been reported as the 13th most dangerous place to drive in the UK. The area…
A local market faces closure due to a new £100 tax for street stalls, raising concerns among vendors and community members about future events. Market Future Fears Grow After £100 Tax Bill Forces Stall Closures Ingleby Barwick: A seasonal outdoor market is in trouble due to new street trading rules. Councillor Ted Strike shared concerns…
Stockton Council has received £1m to address potholes, but opposition members demand quicker action to resolve the ongoing issue affecting residents. £1m Funding for Fixing Stockton’s Potholes, But Opposition Asks When Action Will Start Stockton: The council is getting an extra £1m to fix potholes. A leading councillor shared this news recently. During a council…
A 31-year-old student was found guilty of raping two women in Stockton, leading to emotional scenes in court as his family reacted to the verdict. Sobs in Court as Student Found GUILTY of Raping Two Women in Stockton Stockton: A 31-year-old student named Haider Ali was found guilty of rape. The jury at Teesside Crown…
Plans are underway to demolish a condemned bungalow at Preston Park Museum and replace it with a striking metal sculpture, enhancing the museum’s entrance. Preston Park Museum Plans to Replace 1920s Bungalow with Sculptures Preston: A condemned lodge at Preston Park Museum is set to be demolished. The plan is to replace it with a…
A Stockton man, Graham Stewart, was sentenced for strangling his girlfriend and threatening her with a knife after a night of heavy drinking Boozed-Up Thug Strangled Girlfriend and Threatened Her with a Knife Stockton: A man named Graham Stewart attacked his girlfriend after drinking heavily. This happened on December 23, 2022, at his home. During…
A mother is outraged after her daughter was injured in a hit-and-run in Stockton. The driver left the scene, leaving the 12-year-old girl with serious injuries. Mum of Schoolgirl Left ‘Black and Blue’ in Hit-and-Run Blasts Driver Who Fled Stockton: A mother is furious after her daughter was hurt in a hit-and-run. Tori Walton, 12,…
An unexploded mortar shell led to the closure of Haverton Hill tip, diverting traffic and turning away waiting lorries and customers. Unexploded Device Found Closes Haverton Hill Tip, Causing Long Lorry Queue Haverton Hill: An unexploded device caused quite a stir at the local recycling centre. Police found an old mortar shell, leading to the…
The jury is now considering the case of Haider Ali, a student accused of raping two women in Stockton. The trial has raised questions about consent and communication. Jury Deliberates in Stockton Student Rape Trial Involving Two Women Stockton: The jury is now deliberating in the trial of Haider Ali, a 31-year-old student. He is…