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Police patrols have been launched in parts of Middlesbrough following an incident where weapons may have been involved;

A new strategy launched today aims to tackle Cleveland's drugs' problems over the next decade;

...and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has announced that they have officially signed up to a scheme to help residents cut their gas and electric bills.

Police patrols have been launched in parts of Middlesbrough following an incident where weapons may have been involved.

Officers were called to Barrington Crescent in Thorntree just before 1pm on Monday, after reports that a group of people arrived at a home possibly carrying weapons.

Cleveland Police has not yet confirmed any details about the incident - however images from the scene show a boarded-up window beside a large cordon and at least two damaged cars.

The force has now confirmed that officers are carrying out high-visibility reassurance patrols in the area while their investigations continue.

Nobody was injured during the incident and enquiries are ongoing to identify those involved.

A new strategy launched today aims to tackle Cleveland's drugs' problems over the next decade.

Cleveland Combatting Drugs Partnership has just published its 2023 to 2032 Strategy. 

It has three priority areas - preventing those at most risk from falling into substance misuse while reducing the harm caused to those who do use; delivering world class treatment and recovery services across the Cleveland area; and reducing drug supply and drug-related crime.

The strategy's aims include getting Recovery City status for all four Cleveland Boroughs.

The strategy is also keen to tackle the stigma of addiction, promoting a more positive image of recovery, encouraging people in recovery to become more integrated into their communities.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has announced that they have officially signed up to a scheme to help residents cut their gas and electric bills.

The council has signed up to the Big Community Switch, which works by using the bargaining power of a large group of residents to get them a more competitive deal on their utility bills.

The council says that the next auction where residents will have the opportunity to register and receive their no obligation quotes will be in the next few months.

This will be publicised when the time comes, but in the meantime if you want more information, you can visit the Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council Facebook page.