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Struggling foodbank makes 'incredibly difficult decision' to cutback support - or close by July
St Mary's Church is currently spending more than £200 per week on providing service but is struggling with funding
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Sadness as Balkan Holidays ceases trading after flying from Teesside Airport since early 2000s
All future holidays with Balkan have been cancelled - the company was 'set for another busy summer' from Teesside
Warning that plan to ban smoking in town's outdoor seating areas could hit trade
Allowing customers to vape will be at the discretion of the licence holder
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Headteacher tells Leah Harrison inquest of battle to save schoolgirl caught in mudslide 'like lava'
An inquest heard distressing details as Joanne Blackham recalled the horrific moment she saw Leah Harrison trapped in the mud at Carlton Bank
UK 'mini heatwave' set to arrive with temperatures expected to rise, and Teesside won't miss out
The exact date the UK will be hit with a 'mini heatwave' has been revealed, with some parts of the country expected to reach highs of 22C
Couple left dog to die in filthy kennel in back garden littered with rubbish
DISTRESSING DETAILS: An RSPCA inspector said every bone of the dog's body was visible due to starvation
Killer danger driver locked up twice for horror crash in Darlington dies while in prison
Lewis Heslop died in hospital while serving a prison sentence at HMP Deerbolt for causing death by dangerous driving
North-east filmmaker focuses on men's mental health by 'visually portraying silent suffering'
A graduate of Teesside University and a filmmaker, Michelle Augustine has won international awards and created a film focusing on men's mental health in Teesside
'Without this service, I'd be lying in the gutter': Inside lifeline foodbank forced to reduce hours
Anthony Gill has told how King's Church foodbank has become "essential" within the community
Woman rescued from cliff face in North Yorkshire
A woman has been rescued from a cliff face in Scarborough.
What is shingles? Major questions answered from its cause to if it can kill you
A guide to shingles with the NHS website answering questions like what is the cause, is it contagious, and is there a vaccination?
Nine in 20 years: A roll call of changing chief constables at North East police force
It was recently revealed that Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster is to retire in the coming months.
Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted over skies of North East
Birdwatchers in the North East were treated to a rare and exciting sight last week as a marsh harrier, one of the UK’s rarer birds of prey, was spotted.
Plans for County Durham holiday park withdrawn after concerns about 'scale'
Plans for a holiday park in West Auckland that would have seen more than 100 chalets built, have been withdrawn.
Raby Castle to host inaugural Spring Garden Fair in early May
Raby Castle is set to host its inaugural Spring Garden Fair.
Raby Castle to host inaugural Spring Garden Fair in early May
Raby Castle at Staindrop is set to host its inaugural Spring Garden Fair in May.
PCC welcomes improved response to stalking in County Durham and Darlington
County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen has backed a national campaign raising awareness of stalking incidents.
Easter egg hunt with nursery brings joy to care home residents
An Easter egg hunt with contestants from a Mount Vale care home in Northallerton and Looby Lous Childcare brought "smiles to everyone's faces."
Man, 27, who died in French Alps avalanche understood to be from North Yorkshire
Man killed in French Alps avalanche recognised locally as being from North Yorkshire.
Tyson Fury spotted at North East garage in surprise visit from boxing star
Boxing icon Tyson Fury made another headline-grabbing appearance in Teesside as he visited Acklam Car Centre in Middlesbrough.