A council has upgraded its security systems over fears of Russian cyber attacks on local authorities. Middlesbrough Council has subscribed to a 12-month security service, which cost about £25,000.

Politicians on Teesside have been told to be brave and make a decision on the future of Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge.

A homeless charity is to extend its opening hours thanks to part of a £590,000 funding boost. Middlesbrough Council said it ...

A councillor has warned over housing developers “sneaking in by the back door” after another formal step was taken towards the adoption ...

Middlesbrough councillors and an officer were unhappy with the low number of members who attended the training session, as ...

There is a requirement on local authorities to explore all local options, and only to consider placing families out of their ...

A council Executive is expected to vote in favour of partnering with charity Thrive at Five. Middlesbrough Council ’s Labour Executive will vote on whether to approve an investment into a partnership ...

A misery-making horror home plagued by suspected drug dealing, weapon fights, and off-road bikes has been shut down. The Elkington Walk home, located in Netherfields, had caused misery to those living ...

Mr Walker has defended the project, highlighting what he sees as a major improvement compared to the former “ugly” garage that once stood on the same site. A previous application, focused solely on ...

Here are some stories from Teesside and County Durham you may have missed this week. For the past three years a 91-year-old ...