A court has heard how an alcoholic stalker was seen waving a large kitchen knife on a video call to his ex as he threatened to cut her mother's head off;

Swimmers who got caught in a potentially dangerous rip current sparked a rescue drama at the weekend;

...and a food bank says that they may have to turn people away without an upturn in donations from the public.

Two men have been jailed after they attempted to murder a teenager by repeatedly stabbing him in an incident at Middlesbrough Bus Station;

Three men who were due to stand trial charged with attempted murder have admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent;

...and a detective from Cleveland Police has been recognised nationally for her work supporting victims of sexual offences and tackling violence against women and girls.

A carer who stole more than £10,000 from four vulnerable and elderly people who she was supposed to be looking after has been sent prison;

Police are appealing to trace a pedal bike which has been reported stolen during a burglary in Guisborough;

...and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are warning residents in our area of a parking fine scam which is currently circulating.

Police are appealing for information and any relevant dashcam footage following a collision between a vehicle and a motorbike in Middlesbrough;

Police in Redcar have recovered a motorbike which had been abandoned in Redcar;

...and residents in our area are being offered free health check-ups on the Melissa Bus.

A court has heard how a drug driver was caught behind the wheel on the A66 while under the influence of cannabis;

Detectives have charged two males after separate alleged incidents in in Middlesbrough;

...and the West Dyke Road level crossing in Redcar will be closed from this evening for essential work to be carried out by Network Rail.

It's been announced that the highly anticipated Net Zero Teesside project – which is set to bring thousands of jobs to our region – has received the green light from Government;

Five men have been collectively sentenced to over twenty years in prison for their roles in an incident in Middlesbrough which has left one police officer unable to work ever again;

...and the volunteers of the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team have been called into action in our area.

Councillors in North Yorkshire will today discuss proposals for faster and more frequent services on the Middlesbrough to Whitby line;

Cleveland Fire Brigade has launched its award-winning Stay Safe and Warm initiative;

...and if you're living in Redcar and Cleveland and 18 or over, you'll be able to get a health check-up this month, courtesy of the Melissa Bus!

Two women have been charged after a warrant was carried out in the Hemlington area on Monday;

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have issued an update after a whale was washed up on Redcar beach;

...and a main road in our area which has been closed since before the weekend has reopened this morning.

A man has appeared in court following multiple vehicle crime charges in Redcar;

Proactive Team officers in Middlesbrough have recovered cannabis worth up to £100,000 at a farm in the Newport area;

...and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council have announced that damage caused by a burst water pipe in Carlin How last week has been repaired.

A man has been charged with a number of offences after police stopped a vehicle in Grangetown at the weekend;

A section of the A66 had to closed for two hours on Saturday night as emergency services dealt with a two vehicle collision;

...and residents are being asked to stay away from the area of a Teesside beach where a dead whale washed up this week.