Local News

A man has been charged with burglaries and vehicle interference in Redcar;

A number of uninsured vehicles have been removed from the roads following a multi-agency operation in our area;

...and a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer has been appointed at Cleveland Fire Brigade.

A man has been charged with burglaries and vehicle interference in Redcar.

The 32-year-old man has been charged with two counts of burglary, one attempted burglary and two counts of motor vehicle interference in relation to incidents on Sunday and Monday in the town.

He was been remanded in custody and appeared at court yesterday.

Members of the public are reminded that if you have information about criminal activity in your area you can contact police on the non-emergency number 101.

A number of uninsured vehicles have been removed from the roads following a multi-agency operation in our area.

Earlier this week, four vehicles were seized and another three were issued with a seven-day removal notice in the operation.

The operation, which was carried out in the Hemlington area, saw Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Policing Team officers and local authority colleagues target uninsured and untaxed vehicles.

Environmental Neighbourhood Safety Team staff from Middlesbrough Council seized the four vehicles for being untaxed on a public road, with assistance from Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Policing Team officers. 

A further three were issued with removal notices which ask the owner to contact the local authority within seven days.

A new Assistant Chief Fire Officer has been appointed at Cleveland Fire Brigade.

Following what is described as a robust and competitive selection process Simon Weastell has been appointed as the latest Assistant Chief Fire Officer for Community Protection at Cleveland Fire Brigade.

Simon, who has been serving in a temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officer role working as the strategic lead for Community Protection will officially take up his substantive post with immediate effect.

Simon brings with him a wealth of experience having served with the Brigade for over 30 years and beginning his career with Cleveland Fire Brigade in 1993 as an On Call Firefighter at Yarm Station.