Man in his 40s is ‘pushed to the ground and raped’ while walking on footpath in Middlesbrough

Man in his 40s is ‘pushed to the ground and raped’ while walking on footpath near nature reserve in Middlesbrough Cleveland Police are investigating after alleged attack at 7.30pm on Thursday Victim said the attack happened on path from Tees Barrage to Newport bridge He said she was walking on the path near to Maze … Read more

European Super League: Start date, format, Premier League and Champions League impact and more

The world of football is reeling after the confirmation that 12 of the biggest clubs, spearheaded by the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’, have signed up for a new European Super League. Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham have joined a host of European giants and in doing so have sparked a civil war … Read more

Case of South African Covid variant is detected in Middlesbrough

The South African variant of coronavirus, known as B.1.351, has mutations on its outer spike proteins that change the shape of the virus in a way that makes it look different to the body than older versions of the virus. Because the immune system’s antibodies are so specific, any change in the part of the … Read more

Middlesbrough mayor faces conduct probe over mystery ‘serious allegations’

The mayor of Middlesbrough faces a conduct probe over claims he had pornography on his computer – but he accused the town’s MP of an ‘absurd and sinister’ plot. A member of Andy Preston’s staff allegedly saw explicit material on his screen in the mayoral office this year. But Mr Preston claims the complaint was made … Read more

Middlesbrough mayor faces conduct probe over mystery ‘serious allegations’

Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston faces a conduct probe over mystery ‘serious allegations’ – but has accused the town’s MP of an ‘absurd and sinister’ plot to bring him down. The vicious war of words was sparked by an anonymous tip-off received by Middlesbrough Council complaining about an incident which happened in February, the Northern Echo … Read more

Middlesbrough fans gather in lounges at the Riverside Stadium to watch Nottingham Forest game on TV

Behind the Covid curtain: Middlesbrough fans gather in lounges at the Riverside Stadium to watch Nottingham Forest game on TV with view of the pitch blocked By Craig Hope for the Daily Mail Published: 23:03 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 23:15 GMT, 1 November 2020 Football behind closed doors. Even amid the madness of … Read more

Middlesbrough fans gather in lounges at the Riverside Stadium to watch Nottingham Forest game on TV

Behind the Covid curtain: Middlesbrough fans gather in lounges at the Riverside Stadium to watch Nottingham Forest game on TV with view of the pitch blocked By Craig Hope for the Daily Mail Published: 23:03 GMT, 1 November 2020 | Updated: 23:08 GMT, 1 November 2020 Football behind closed doors. Even amid the madness of … Read more

Mayor of Middlesbrough launches fresh attack on Ministers over Covid rules

Mayor of Middlesbrough launches fresh attack on Ministers for lying about holding ‘extensive’ discussions with council leaders ahead of new Covid-19 restrictions Mayor Andy Preston has criticised the government’s handling of the lockdown  Residents in Middlesbrough are banned from mixing indoors with other families He claimed the Government failed to liaise with him ahead of … Read more

Mayor of Middlesbrough launches fresh attack on Ministers over Covid rules

Mayor of Middlesbrough launches fresh attack on Ministers for lying about holding ‘extensive’ discussions with council leaders ahead of new Covid-19 restrictions Mayor Andy Preston has criticised the government’s handling of the lockdown  Residents in Middlesbrough are banned from mixing indoors with other families He claimed the Government failed to liaise with him ahead of … Read more

Middlesbrough Mayor does U-TURN: Leader is NOW urging locals to follow Covid rules 

The elected mayor of Middlesbrough has urged people to obey the latest coronavirus rules just a day after he was praised by businesses for his defiant stance. Independent Andy Preston, 54, was furious when the Government said housholds must not mix in public spaces like pubs and restaurants.  Yesterday, he said the strict rules would … Read more