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Police chief hits back at mayor as he claims town becoming 'no-go zone'

Police chief hits back at mayor as he claims town becoming 'no-go zone'

Cleveland Police’s Chief Constable has rebuked Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, saying his criticisms of the force as “broken” were “wrong and deeply...

20.12.2025 3

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The truth behind the future of the Transporter Bridge six years after closure

The truth behind the Transporter Bridge is as complex as you might imagine. From the moment the bridge was erected across the River Tees back in...

29.11.2025 4

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Alex Oleary

'No thanks': No tourist tax for Darlington, Lord Houchen confirms

The Tees Valley mayor has said he will not introduce a "tourist tax" in the region after new powers were announced for mayors. Visitors to English...

26.11.2025 2

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Joshua Nichol

Grandad At Large: A trip to The Kinks musical isn't the hit it might have been

FROM the distant perspective of my younger days, I always thought being a grandad would be relaxing. I expected to potter rather than dash. Well,...

20.11.2025 3

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Peter Barron

Ben Houchen gives update on Jet2 negotiations after plane spotted at Teesside Airport

Ben Houchen has issued an update on negotiations with airlines in a bid to secure new flights from Teesside Airport. The Tees Valley Mayor has long...

18.10.2025 2

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Adam Foster