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During his May election campaign Chris Cooke branded the infrastructure an "absolute disaster" after it was condemned for causing injuries to cyclists and pedestrians while also failing to deter motorists from driving or parking in it During his May election campaign Chris Cooke branded the infrastructure an "absolute disaster". Read more as it has been condemned for causing injuries to cyclists and pedestrians while also failing to deter motorists from driving or parking in ...

A former elected Mayor of Middlesbrough facing allegations of financial impropriety has demanded a public inquiry into the handling of the case.

Labour celebrated becoming the biggest party on the council in Hartlepool’s local elections, but remain one seat short of an overall majority.

Labour has pulled off a significant political shock, defeating Andy Preston in a tight mayoral race in Middlesbrough.

Met Office forecast for Darlington, Durham, and Teesside hour-by-hour

Labour celebrated becoming the biggest party on the council in Hartlepool’s local elections, but remain one seat short of an overall majority.

The Conservatives have had a mixed night in Northern Yorkshire and Teeside, with their vote holding out in some places while falling to Labour in others.

By Alex Metcalfe Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston, chief executive Tony Parkinson and deputy mayor, Cllr Antony High Picture: Teesside Live UNDER pressure Andy Preston says he and a top council officer were “not getting on” at one point – and a mediator had to be called in to improve relations.  Deputy mayor Antony High and four independent executive colleagues resigned from the authority’s top executive team on Tuesday – th...

Tensions between mayor and top council officer revealed as Preston also contacts police over allegations Andy Preston has revealed how relations with chief executive soured to the point where a mediator was required 19:56, 12 MAY 2021 Updated Latest Teesside headlines straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ...

Geoff Taylor, chairman of the Save our Steel Heritage group, which wants to retain the core of the furnace and illuminate it at night as a showcase for the area’s long and proud iron and steelmaking history, said: “We feel this has been a whitewash and are extremely disappointed at both the conclusion and how the process has been handled.” Mr Taylor said a report prepared by the task force had “no substance, no reference to documents used in its preparation and is very lightweight�...