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Will Smith named as Scarborough Open Air Theatre headliner in 'real coup' for Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

"We are absolutely delighted Will is bringing his summer tour to the iconic Scarborough Open Air Theatre"

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Prepare to be petrified - tickets for Teesside's Scream Factory 2025 go on sale

The award-winning horror experience will be back to terrify from its Kirkleatham base

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Scarborough Open Air Theatre announces new act for 2025 summer concert line-up

North Yorkshire

Reggae Roast featuring Horseman will be opening for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre this summer

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Katie Price and Kerry Katona heading to Teesside - with chance to 'meet and greet' pair

Billingham Forum

The tabloid favourites will be stopping off at 38 venues including Billingham Forum later this year - with limited £41 tickets to meet the duo

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'Heart of town' micropub celebrates 10 year anniversary and 250,000 pints pulled

The Infant Hercules has made it into the Good Beer Guide nine times in its short history

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Grammy-nominated DJ to headline Empire gig alongside other big names

Middlesbrough Empire

The star is on his way to Teesside for a gig next month

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Roseberry Topping put to the test - and severely underestimated

Roseberry Topping

The distinctive hill can surprise walkers attempting it for the first time

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Middlesbrough FC Pictures as Middlesbrough fans flock to event to relive some of club's most iconic moments

Steve McClaren was joined on-stage by Craig Hignett and John Hendrie in a night organised by The Red Radio

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Plans submitted to transform Doctor Browns pub into ‘Pitch’ sports bar with aim of opening this year

Applicant Pneuma Group says it hopes to welcome guests to the venue later this year

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Stockton's stunning new riverside restaurant 'revolutionises' fine dining

Noir D'or is the newest addition to Teeside's luxury restaurant scene - and it's one of a kind.

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Orange Pip Market dates announced for summer season 2025

This summer will see the return of the much-loved Middlesbrough favourite Orange Pip Market

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Middlesbrough-shot Smoggie Queens scoops Royal Television Society comedy gong

The cast were on the red carpet to celebrate the win

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Arts & Culture

Billingham 25 Festival of Thrift images show Teessiders celebrating sustainable living in 'amazing weekend'

Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith went along to support the event

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58 photos show African Caribbean Carnival bringing colour to Middlesbrough

The vibrant carnival celebration brought joy to Middlesbrough town centre

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Carriages await for international dance celebration to mark 200 years of Teesside railway

Created by Billingham International Folklore Festival performers from around the world will take part in special production

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Kynren preview night dazzles with Viking Village and epic English history portrayal

Kynren - An Epic Tale of England hosted its preview night on Saturday July 13, before the 2024 summer season officially kicks off to the public on Saturday July 27

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Stockton International Riverside Festival returning with packed programme and dramatic launch

Stockton International Riverside Festival

The completely free outdoor arts and street theatre festival will once again be wowing crowds in Stockton

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Comedy

Teesside 'Specific humour, the people and parmos': Cast of Smoggie Queens talk best things in Boro

Comedy series Smoggie Queens, wrote by Teessider Phil Dunning, aims to show Middlesbrough in a 'different light'

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Comedian Tom Houghton says 'you win, Middlesbrough' after unexpected audience interaction

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Tom Houghton was performing at Middlesbrough Town Hall when banter with the audience took an unexpected turn

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny tour announced and comedian is heading to Teesside

Stockton-on-Tees

Jimmy Carr has announced a brand new tour for 2024 and 2025, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, and will be heading to Teesside in December

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TV comedian Joe Wilkinson heading to Yarm for comedy night experience

Joe Wilkinson will feature in Ripping Yarms Comedy Club night at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium on April 7.

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Comedy star John Bishop heading to Stockton Globe during five month tour

Tickets are on sale for his appearance at Stockton Globe during the Back At It stand-up tour

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Family & Kids

What's On News Win a short break at Parkdean Resorts worth £499 The lucky winner can book a two, three or four night stay at one of 65 Parkdean Holiday resorts across England, Scotland and Wales worth £499

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Seven half term deals for families at Teesside Park - including kids eat free

Showcase Cinema, Hollywood Bowl and Ninja Warrior are among the cut price activities at Teesside Park next week

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Worried mum says children 'left hungry' as she shares pictures of 'tiny' school dinners

Kay Webb says something needs to be done about the portion sizes her son, seven, is being given for his school dinners

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Win a four night stay at the stylish Bodorgan Inn worth £4,000

We've partnered with Birch Stays to give one lucky reader the opportunity to stay in their very own private pub - the Bodorgan Inn - alongside friends or family, completely for free!

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Win a visit to see Santa at Arcadia Garden Centres magical Christmas Grotto

This holiday season 3 lucky people can win a visit to see Santa at the magical Grotto at Arcadia Garden Centre

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Film & TV

Film Inside historic North East cinema and brainchild of Teesside director Ridley Scott's great uncle

The Tyneside Cinema, on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, is the oldest surviving cinema in the city and is the only purpose-built newsreel theatre in the UK still operating as a cinema

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Film starring Mark Benton to get Teesside premiere after actor seen shooting in Thornaby

The short film, exploring themes of loss, family relationships, and grief, is the result of a significant initiative by The Tees Valley International Film Festival

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Meet the dog behind Dogpool: Creature of comfort Peggy back relaxing in Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

Once dubbed Britain's ugliest dog - Peggy now has millions of adoring fans after Deadpool and Wolverine hit cinemas

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Billingham veteran builds 'first of its kind in Europe' film production site and veterans retreat

Anthony Stephen Malone, a veteran from Billingham held captive by the Taliban, organised the building of a film production site and veterans retreat in northern Italy.

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Jackdaw review: Action thriller shot on Teesside packs a punch with stunning cinematography

WARNING: Spoilers for 'high-octane' action thriller Jackdaw included in this review

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Food & Drink

Stockton 'Dirty' can opener, containers and scourers: Report unveils curry house's food hygiene failures

Alhambra Curry House has been told that 'major improvement is necessary' following a food hygiene inspection in January

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REGIONAL FOOD REVIEW: Visit to Metro Centre's Lebanese restaurant where you can watch chefs at grills

Fattoush Lounge is a Lebanese restaurant at the North East shopping mall that has left a lasting impression on a local food critic

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Papa Johns launches three new cheesy pizzas and two bases

The range is designed around the UK's love of cheese

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McDonalds launches new 'Adult Happy Meal'

There is also a new McFlurry and a new sauce as the menu gets a refresh

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Frankie and Benny's has two offers for Mother's Day this year

There are free drinks and a two for one brunch offer

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Music & Nightlife

Middlesbrough Empire Grammy-nominated house DJ heading to Middlesbrough Empire for gig 'affordable for all'

Teesside organisers HED said they want to make dancing 'affordable for everyone'

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Sam Fender's actress girlfriend named after 'dating' for two years

Music & Nightlife

The thespian is said to have been accompanying the award-winning musician on his People Watching tour

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Will Smith is playing a concert in Scarborough after huge announcement - how to buy tickets now

Tickets for the Fresh Prince's gig at the Open Air Theatre will be released in a matter of hours.

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Plans submitted to transform Doctor Browns pub into ‘Pitch’ sports bar with aim of opening this year

Applicant Pneuma Group says it hopes to welcome guests to the venue later this year

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Hardwick Festival announces star-studded line-up headlined by Pet Shop Boys and Olly Murs

Eurovision Song Contest

Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters and Olly Murs have been confirmed as the headline acts for this year's Hardwick Festival in County Durham.

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Stockton 'Dirty' can opener, containers and scourers: Report unveils curry house's food hygiene failures Alhambra Curry House has been told that 'major improvement is necessary' following a food hygiene inspection in January

Grammy-nominated house DJ heading to Middlesbrough Empire for gig 'affordable for all'

Middlesbrough Empire

Teesside organisers HED said they want to make dancing 'affordable for everyone'

Marks and Spencer fans find 'stylish' table lamp that's 'perfect for areas with no plug'

Give your home a touch of coastal chic with this rechargeable table lamp from Marks and Spencer shoppers are racing to buy

Next's £24 T-shirt dress is 'flattering around the tummy' and has shoppers singing its praises

"This dress sits snuggly and holds in all the right places. It really compliments my figure, and I got lots of nice comments at the event I wore it to"

McDonalds launches new 'Adult Happy Meal'

There is also a new McFlurry and a new sauce as the menu gets a refresh

Stockton 'Dirty' can opener, containers and scourers: Report unveils curry house's food hygiene failures Alhambra Curry House has been told that 'major improvement is necessary' following a food hygiene inspection in January

Grammy-nominated house DJ heading to Middlesbrough Empire for gig 'affordable for all'

Middlesbrough Empire

Teesside organisers HED said they want to make dancing 'affordable for everyone'

REGIONAL FOOD REVIEW: Visit to Metro Centre's Lebanese restaurant where you can watch chefs at grills

Fattoush Lounge is a Lebanese restaurant at the North East shopping mall that has left a lasting impression on a local food critic

Middlesbrough firm's $2.5m Formula 1 live television coverage deal

It starts this weekend at the Shanghai F1 Grand Prix in China

Look around Love Island star Montana Brown's Whitby hotel dubbed a 'super-sexy bolt hole'

Photographs show the stunning interior of Saltmoore, formerly Raithwaite Sandsend

Stockton 'Dirty' can opener, containers and scourers: Report unveils curry house's food hygiene failures Alhambra Curry House has been told that 'major improvement is necessary' following a food hygiene inspection in January

Drug dealer told home to be sold as he's also ordered to pay £72K or face extra prison time

James Joyce was part of a drugs operation that supplied heroin, cocaine and cannabis to dealers across Teesside

Ageing staff as a proportion of overall workforce a 'key emerging issue', council says

Redcar and Cleveland Council

The council has shed more than a third of its staff in the last ten years and a greater number of those remaining are aged over 55, a report revealed

'Little school of miracles' bags golden trophy after being ranked best in the country

Holmwood School was named Special Education School of the Year for the third time in a row while also receiving a glowing Ofsted report

State Pension age to rise from 66 to 67 next year - check if you're affected

The planned change to the official age of retirement has been in legislation since 2014 - with a further rise from 67 to 68 set to be implemented in years to come

Stockton 'Dirty' can opener, containers and scourers: Report unveils curry house's food hygiene failures Alhambra Curry House has been told that 'major improvement is necessary' following a food hygiene inspection in January

British Heart Foundation shuts Hartlepool shop after 30 years - but second store remains open

The Hartlepool clothing branch of the British Heart Foundation has closed instead of extending the lease :: The second store pictured remains open

Ageing staff as a proportion of overall workforce a 'key emerging issue', council says

Redcar and Cleveland Council

The council has shed more than a third of its staff in the last ten years and a greater number of those remaining are aged over 55, a report revealed

'Little school of miracles' bags golden trophy after being ranked best in the country

Holmwood School was named Special Education School of the Year for the third time in a row while also receiving a glowing Ofsted report

Middlesbrough win was best of my career - you could feel the pitch vibrating with the noise!

Middlesbrough FC

Lukas Engel reflects on the best night of his career, which came during his 18-month spell at Middlesbrough