David Stewart changed his plea to guilty after a fatal motorcycle crash in Peterlee that killed Lee Stevenson. Stockton Man Admits Guilt in Fatal Peterlee Motorcycle Crash David Stewart first denied causing Lee Stevenson’s death, claiming he wasn’t driving the motorcycle during the accident, and there was a brief police chase involved. Police stated Lee…
Stockton hosts a nine-month-long S&DR200 Festival celebrating 200 years of railway history with events, exhibits, and art. Stockton Celebrates 200 Years of Railway with S&DR200 Festival Hey, guess what’s happening in Stockton? There’s a big festival celebrating the railway’s 200th birthday. It is called the S&DR200 Festival. The event features a re-enactment on September 26,…
Elizabeth’s Embroidery, a Stockton school uniform provider, closes after 35 years leaving customers shocked. Stockton’s Elizabeths Embroidery Announces Immediate Closure Elizabeth’s Embroidery closed suddenly on February 17. The company dressed schoolkids for over 35 years, serving Teesside, Darlington, and other areas. The family business began in 1990 when Elizabeth and Paul Halligan started it at…
A Middlesbrough Council worker is in a tribunal after being fired for a GDPR breach involving a whistleblower’s data. Middlesbrough Council Worker Faces Tribunal Over GDPR Breach Firing Brian Foulger worked for Middlesbrough Council for 20 years, focusing on children’s safeguarding. He later became a senior transport officer. He was fired last July. The dismissal…
Road safety and local connections are improved with £310M funding. Nine projects get updates for bikes and walkers. Tees Valley Transport Upgrade Revised After Public Input Ideas exist to help walkers, cyclists, and wheelchair users. These ideas target several spots in five town centers nearby. They aim to make travel easier for everyone. A public…