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Putting Middlesbrough on the map with comedy Smoggie Queenspublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Writer Phil Dunning on growing up in Teesside and getting inspiration from Northern drag queens.

Pick of the stats: Sunderland v Portsmouthpublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Portsmouth will look to steer clear of the relegation zone as they make the trip to the Stadium of Light on Sunday (15:00 GMT).

Man seriously injured in shootingpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Police say they are focusing their inquiries on a number of addresses in the area after the attack.

Garage fire thought to be caused by charging pointpublished at 12:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

No cars were damaged in the blaze at the Land Rover showroom, Cleveland Fire Brigade says.

Man jailed for smashing ex's home before her deathpublished at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Jonjo Noble also bombarded Laura Robson with calls in which he threatened to cut her head off.

Pick of the stats: Middlesbrough v Cardiff Citypublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Promotion-chasing Middlesbrough host struggling Cardiff City on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

Woman stole card and £800 from good Samaritan OAPpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Julie Shields took hundreds of pounds from a woman who tried to help her overcome her addiction to drugs.

Mayor argues case for takeover of train companypublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Labour's Kim McGuinness believes regional elected mayors could improve Northern's performance.

Howe on Botman, Isak's future and 'second-to-none' Murphypublished at 10:39 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Carlisle sign midfielder Whelan from Gatesheadpublished at 10:27 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Carlisle manager Mike Williamson returns to former club Gateshead to sign midfielder Callum Whelan

Tottenham v Newcastle: Did you know?published at 09:11 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Gossip: Almiron close to MLS returnpublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Safety fears over 'massive screen' on roundaboutpublished at 06:18 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

Locals say they are shocked after waking up to find the giant digital advertising screen in place.

'Bridge is not just a game for your gran'published at 06:11 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January

English Bridge Union wants to attract younger people as the average player is in their 70s.

Youth knife crime reduced, figures showpublished at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January

Knife-related offences fall in the under-24 age group as police seek more community help.

Dozens walk along unsafe pier after gate lock cutpublished at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January

The dangerous pier is awaiting repairs having been damaged in Storm Babet in October 2023.

Collapsed promenade repairs completedpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January

The promenade is set to reopen after new deck slabs are installed within the next few weeks.

Woman sentenced for hammer attack on ex's housepublished at 15:39 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January

Cheryl Jackson was armed with a knife and threatened to kill her ex-partner, a court hears.

Dinosaur park saved as Gypsy site plan droppedpublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January

A horde of steel dinosaurs will stay in place following a campaign against relocation proposals.

Record year for mountain rescue calloutspublished at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 2 January

Mountain rescue teams in Cumbria and Northumberland are urging people not to take unnecessary risks.

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