‘Here, you can dream’: The community sponsorship rebuilding the lives of refugee families
When the Syrian civil war first began in 2011, Ghazala had to make a choice. To stay or to attempt to flee.
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Watch: Salford community grocery rebuilding a community in a cost-of-living crisis
A Salford community grocery has been helping keep families fed amid the nationwide cost-of-living crisis.
A year on: Were the problems with the Homes for Ukraine scheme predictable?
Tania, mum of a 13-year-old boy trying to navigate a new life, is just one of the thousands of Ukrainian refugees made homeless after coming to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
The scheme, the first of its kind, was launched in March 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and so far 117,700 Ukrainians have arrived under it. However, problems with the scheme arose almost immediately.
The trailblazing devolution deal giving Greater Manchester more control than ever before
A “trailblazing” devolution deal giving Greater Manchester more power over transport, housing and funding allocation has been signed by 10 local leaders.
The historic deal will give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham full control over finances for the first time ever.
'No risk, no reward': British Speedway champ Dan Bewley is aiming for premiership success
World champion, British champion and sixth best speedway rider in the world. Most 23-year-olds with that much success could be forgiven for wanting a break from the high-speed sport.
But Dan Bewley isn’t like most 23-year-olds.
Convention of the North 2023: Andy Burnham and Northern mayors slam TransPennine Express
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has slammed TransPennine Express after months of extensive delays and cancellations.
Mr Burnham was joined by other regional mayors at the Convention of the North 2023 as they called for an urgent overhaul of northern railway services.
Can strength training aid eating disorder recovery?
Strength training could help some people recovering from eating disorders, according to recent studies.
MM spoke to a top dietician, a personal trainer and two fitness-based business owners on the link between strength training and eating disorder recovery.
'Truly heartbreaking': Housing boss faces pressure to resign after death of toddler Awaab Ishak
The chief executive of a housing association involved in two-year-old Awaab Ishak’s death is facing pressure to resign after the toddler was exposed to mould.
Manchester Arena bombing victim could have survived if emergency services responded better, report reveals
A Manchester bombing victim could have survived if significant aspects of the emergency response had been better, a report into the 2017 terror attack has revealed.
Manchester landmine charity awarded grant to combat 'deadly legacy' of unexploded mines in Ukraine
A Manchester charity has received a $2million grant to clear unexploded landmines in Ukraine and deliver life-saving risk education.
Friend's tribute to scaffolder Rob, 37, who died in freak trampoline accident
A friend of a popular scaffolder who died after a tragic trampoline accident has paid tribute to him.
'Fantastic' response at Teesside picket lines as Royal Mail workers strike
Thousands of postal workers across the country have walked out for the second day as unions call for higher wages for members. The strikes are expected to disrupt Royal Mail deliveries due to a smaller number of staff.
'Lessons have been learnt' after man suffered fatal hospital fall
A senior coroner has said she is satisfied “lessons have been learnt” after a man died following a fall at James Cook University Hospital.
Retired labourer Barry Brown sadly passed away on March 12, 2021 after a fall caused a fatal brain bleed. His son, who was present at the Tuesday morning inquest at Teesside Coroner’s Court, said he was not interested in the “blame game society” but questioned why Barry, 65, was not assisted at the time of his fall.
'Someone was laid out': Stockton street taped off after attack reports
A street was flooded by emergency services on Tuesday afternoon after reports of an attack.
Police and paramedics from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) descended on Yarm Lane, in Stockton, after calls were made reporting an assault. Several emergency vehicles attended and the Great North Air Ambulance Service was also called, landing in nearby Trinity Gardens.
A large police cordon was erected from the Queen Victoria pub, on Yarm Road, to the junction with Northcote Street, also taking
Drug driver gave a false name and later racially abused officer
A drug driver who racially abused a police officer said he was “disgusted” in himself.
Lee Hudson was caught behind the wheel of a Ford Transit van with seven micrograms of Delta-9-tetrahdrocannabinol (THC) - a component of cannabis - in his system. The legal driving limit is two micrograms.
The court heard how a police officer saw the van driving towards him at high speeds at 11.35pm on September 4, last year. Prosecutor Lynn Dalton told the court how the officer stopped the vehicle and condu
Man's 'head felt muddled' before he ran from police holding machete
A man who ran away from police while holding a machete said his “head felt muddled” after drinking cans of lager. Malcolm Davison, of Grasby Close, Middlesbrough, picked up a 12 inch “machete” blade and after hearing a police officer call for further assistance ran away and hid the weapon under a parked vehicle.
Teesside Magistrate’s Court heard how Davison was on his way to his local shop on July, 27 when he bumped into an associate who then tried to sell the knife to him on Faraday Street. A
'Highly intoxicated' woman bit police officer so hard he bled
A “highly intoxicated” woman bit a police officer so hard he bled and kicked another while she was being restrained. Hayley Overton, of Petch Close, Middlesbrough, assaulted two police officers after she followed them out the door of her property.
Police had originally visited the home in the early hours of June 25 after reports of two intoxicated females — Overton and another woman. Teesside Magistrate’s Court heard on Wednesday morning how Overton appeared highly intoxicated and caused damage
Recap updates as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak debate in Darlington
Teesside Tory MPs Jacob Young and Ben Houchen are backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership race, whereas Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Simon Clarke is supporting Liz Truss.
Agony as parents 'leave hospital with memory box instead of a baby'
Ronnie, who was described as "seven pounds of perfect", was born on June 16 and Katie does not recall a traumatic or scary labour experience. She said she joked between contractions with partner Thomas Nichols, and talked about the excitement of Father's Day in just a few days. There was only six hours between attending the hospital and birthing Ronnie at 9.33pm that night, TeessideLive reports. Katie said the new parents had an instant overwhelming and loving instinct to protect little Ronnie.
Baby Teddy diagnosed with condition afflicting just 600 in the world
The loving family of Middlesbrough baby has told of his battle with an extremely rare condition which affects just a handful of people.
Teddy Brown, who is now eight months old, went through numerous tests for genetic disorders before finally receiving a diagnosis of DYRK1A Syndrome.
The condition causes medium to severe intellectual disability, including impaired speech development, autism spectrum disorder and can cause seizures, epilepsy and gastrointestinal problems. The family have been t
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