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Police are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of jewellery is believed to have been stolen from a property in Nunthorpe;

Police in Skelton have arrested a woman on suspicion of drink driving;

...and three years on from closure of Redcar steel works, the SSI Task Force has met to agree next steps.

Police are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of jewellery is believed to have been stolen from a property in Nunthorpe.

The incident occurred between Wednesday 29th August and Friday 31st August.

Some of the items reportedly stolen include a gold watch, a silver plated ‘Warwick’ tea strainer with bowl and a gold chain with a gold sovereign.

Many of the items have sentimental value.

A man aged 45 and a women aged 28 have both been arrested and charged with burglary in connection with the incident and will appear at Teesside Magistrates on Monday 1st October.

Anyone who may have been offered the stolen items for sale are asked to contact Detective Constable Darren Lee on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police in Skelton have arrested a woman on suspicion of drink driving.

Officers received a report from a concerned member of the public regarding a suspected intoxicated driver.

Two patrols attended the area and located the vehicle on the move.

After initially failing to stop, the driver was brought to stop, and was promptly detained.

A positive roadside reading of 153 was provided! The female driver was arrested and taken to custody on suspicion of drink driving, accommodation provided until she was sober enough to be charged!

Three years on from closure of Redcar steel works, the SSI Task Force has met to agree next steps

On the eve of the third anniversary of the closure of SSI at Redcar the SSI Task Force met to review progress and agree the next steps in their plans to create a positive lasting legacy for the local community.

Of the original £53 million of Government funding delegated to the Task Force over £49 million has now been committed.

This has been spent on training to help former workers find new jobs, advice and financial support for those wanting to set up a new business, and the creation of new jobs by helping existing Tees Valley businesses to grow.