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NEWS FROM TEESSIDE’S TRANSPORTER BRIDGE
WET WEATHER DELAYS TRANSPORTER RE-OPENING
THE wettest spring weather in a century has delayed the completion of important repair work to the Transporter Bridge.
It is now hoped the iconic Tees crossing point will be back up and running on Monday, May 21, a week later t..
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HEFTY FINE FOR TOWN CENTRE TRADER OVER FAKE TOYS
A TOWN centre trader has been hit with a hefty court fine for selling fake toys which could have put children’s lives at risk.
The dangerous playthings were taken off the market after eagle-eyed Middlesbrough Trading Standards officers noticed they were not correctly labelled.
They took immediate action after noticing the popular items – featuring Ben ..
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GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW CORNER EMPORIUM BUSINESS
MIDDLESBROUGH Council’s exciting Enterprise Arcade project is looking for another retailer to move into the thriving Corner Emporium.
An additional unit has been created, creating a golden opportunity for an up and coming entrepreneur to get their business idea off the ground.
The Emporium – ideally located at one of the busy entrances to The Cleveland Centre..
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YOUNG GYMNASTS LAND GLITTERING HAUL OF MEDALS
YOUNG gymnasts from a Middlesbrough primary school have returned from a national competition with a sackful of medals.
The youngsters from Pallister Park Primary were representing the North of England at the British Schools Championships in Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday and Sunday (May 12 and 13).
And the Under 11 team did the town proud with a se..
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SEAT BELT SHERIFF RIDES INTO TOWN
LITTLE sheriffs are set to win their spurs by spreading a simple but life-saving car safety message.
Thousands of primary school pupils in Middlesbrough are to become Deputy Seat Belt Sheriffs to help remind friends and family that wearing a seat belt in the car is vital.
Over the coming months pupils across the town will be v..
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VIEWS SOUGHT ON DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER NURSING HOME SITE
THE public are being asked for their views on future development on the site of a former nursing home
The aim is provide guidance for potential developers on the sort of housing which will be acceptable to local residents and which will fit in with the town’s development framework.
As part of the cuts to its budget, Middlesbrou..
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MATCH MARKS END OF SUCCESSFUL MEN’S HEALTH PROJECT
A SPECIAL football match takes place later this week to mark the end of a ground-breaking health project.
The event at the Riverside Stadium will feature teams of dads who met while attending Middlesbrough’s Sure Start Children’s Centres and the popular Men’s Health sessions run by Middlesbrough FC in the Community.
The club is sta..
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Kickz Prepares For Riverside Showdown
Young participants will get the chance to show off their football skills when they take on Boro’s Kickz community scheme’s partners at the Riverside Stadium on Friday (May 18) at 4pm
Kickz, which was relaunched in September by Boro captain Matthew Bates, engages young people aged 12 to 18 in a range of free, constructive activities with the hope of tackling antisocial behaviour and reducing crime rates.
An..
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TEAM IN THE RUNNING FOR FOSTER CARE FORTNIGHT
MAKE fostering your future – and make a real difference to a child’s life!
That was the message from the Family Placement Team who joined thousands of runners, walkers and charity fund-raisers to pound the streets of Middlesbrough at the weekend.
The team, consisting foster carers, young people and fo..
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Milly Johnson Competition - Winners Annouced
The Milly Johnson book competition has now closed. Many thanks to all those that entered the competition.
The winners have been identified below and will receive copies of her new book very soon.
Karen from Aldershot
Claire from Cross Lanes
Lorrain From Barnsley
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SUMMER OF CYCLING IN MIDDLESBROUGH
MIDDLESBROUGH is on track for a glorious summer of cycling thanks to a packed programme of rides to get people pedalling.
Events to get cyclists of all ages and abilities involved is set to start in the town later this month with the return of Sky Ride local rides.
And a special women-only cycle event is set to get local ladies to saddle up and on..
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PUT OUT MORE FLAGS FOR LONDON 2012
SPECIAL packs are available to ensure community celebrations go with a swing in the build-up to London 2012.
Organisers of this summer’s Olympics have announced the release of their Community Celebration Pack to add a little bit of colour to local festivities.
The pack contains a range of official London 2012 goodies including 50 hand..
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CRISIS FUNDS NEW HOMELESS PROJECT IN MIDDLESBROUGH
MIDDLESBROUGH social enterprise Hope North East has been awarded £30,000 to help single homeless people find a place to live.
The contract was given to Hope North East by national charity Crisis to kick start their Hope 4 A Home project. The local organisation believes that the money will aid single homeless people in finding new homes and lasting indepe..
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BEACON TO LIGHT UP JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Light up! Work is underway to construct a Middlesbrough beacon marking the Queen’s 60 years on the throne – and one of the town’s residents will have the distinction of lighting the flame.
The MMC Group Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacon is being erected on the viewing platform close to the iconic Transporter Bridge before being lit for the first time on Bank Holiday Monday, June 4.
The 25-foot steel and wood install..
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GET IN SHAPE WITH NEW LIFE, NEW YOU
THE hugely successful New Life, New You programme is taking on new participants.
The programme is aimed at anyone in Middlesbrough aged between 45 and 65 who has concerns over their health, weight and general well-being.
It’s run by the Active Middlesbrough team who help those taking part make changes to th..
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MIDDLESBROUGH ROAD SAFETY FIGURES AMONG BEST IN UK
MORE than 130 children have been spared death or serious injury in Middlesbrough thanks to groundbreaking road safety work.
Accident and fatality rates on the town’s roads are among the lowest in the UK according to the latest figures.
There have been no fatalities on Middlesbrough’s roads in the last two years, and accidents across the town have fa..
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PUPILS ASK PARENTS TO SIGN UP TO SAFE PARKING PLEDGE
PUPILS at a Middlesbrough primary school are leading the way with a parking safety campaign.
They’re calling on parents to park safely and considerately – and help save lives into the bargain.
The youngsters have joined forces with Middlesbrough Council’s Safe & Active Travel Team launch the pioneering Parkwise Parent ..
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NEW WEBSITE THROWS SPOTLIGHT ON CHILD SAFETY
A NEW Tees-wide website has been launched this week as a focal point for child safety and welfare.
The site - www.teescpp.org.uk – draws together the work of the Safeguarding Children Boards in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar & Cleveland and Hartlepool.
Aimed at both front-line professionals and members of the public, it’s a..
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NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR SCHOOL CROSSING PATROLS
MIDDLESBROUGH Mayor Ray Mallon this week announced revised plans for the future of school crossing patrols across the town.
As part of a wide-ranging review of the delivery of Council services, proposals were put forward to remove little-used lunchtime crossing patrols at eight locations.
A further ten crossings that were little used or duplicated b..
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Fearless Fundraisers Go Over The Edge!
On Sunday 24th June 2012, the Jennifer Trust will be hosting an exciting abseil from the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge to raise vital funds which will benefit those living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
The Jennifer Trust is the leading national charity in the UK dedicated to supporting children and adults affected by SMA. It’s looking for local people with an adventurous spirit to combine raising funds with the challenge of a 16..
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FALABELLA FOAL ARRIVES
THE animals at a Middlesbrough farm attraction have a tiny new neigh-bour.
The little foal is one of four Falabella miniature horses to arrive at Newham Grange Country Farm in Coulby Newham.
Falabella horses are one of the smallest horse breeds in the world and fully grown reach between 28 and 34 inch..
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High Street Spending Falls as UK Suffers Wettest April on Record
A study by Visa UK indicates that household spending took its sharpest fall since the financial crisis began 4 years ago.
Consumers shunned the high street during the wettest April on record as overall spending dropped at the sharpest rate in 11 months, a study said today.
Household spending fell by 1.9 per cent, one of the largest monthly falls s..
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NEW PARKING CHARGES TO BOOST TOWN CENTRE TRADE
PARKING charges in Middlesbrough are being reduced to help boost business and attract shoppers to the town.
The new fees are among the cheapest in the region and are aimed at helping shoppers and visitors in a climate of rising costs and other pressures.
From Monday, May 14, some daily charges and long-stay ticket prices are being cu..
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NEW FISH STOCKS AT HEMLINGTON LAKE
NEW fish are being introduced at a popular Middlesbrough angling venue this week.
The crucian carp are due to be released at Hemlington Lake on Friday, May 11 between 11.30am and noon.
The fish are being provided by the Friends of Hemlington Lake thanks to a grant from Hemlington Community Council’s Environm..
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HAVE FUN WITH THE RIVERSIDE RUN!
THIS Sunday’s Middlesbrough 5k is set to be the biggest and best yet, with the highest ever number of entrants set to enjoy a great day of family entertainment too.
Entries for the SABIC 5k Riverside Run are 25% up on previous years but there is still time to get the Olympic bug and enter either the 5k or the Asda 2k Fun Run online.
Both runs start and finish at Boro’s home ground, with a ..
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NEW PARKING CHARGES TO BOOST TOWN CENTRE TRADE
PARKING charges in Middlesbrough are being reduced to help boost business and attract shoppers to the town.
The new fees are among the cheapest in the region and are aimed at helping shoppers and visitors in a climate of rising costs and other pressures.
From Monday, May 14, some daily charges and long-stay ticket prices are being cu..
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SPRINGTIME IN THE BECK VALLEYS
TWO free guided walks will highlight the spectacles of springtime in Middlesbrough’s beck valleys.
The first is a seven mile walk up Spencer Beck to Flatts Lane Country Park this Sunday (May 13).
Countryside Ranger Jonathan Green will lead walkers around Eston Hills for glorious views and the chance to see and hear about th..
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