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Billingham road to close for two weeks as works begin - public notice

Cowpen Bewley Road in Billingham will close from October 19 to November 2 for roadworks, affecting all traffic. A signed diversion will be in place.

The Northern Echo·3d ago
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'No need: Wheelying danger driver 'flew off motorbike' breaking both legs minutes after purchase

Lewis Stobbs admitted dangerous driving after crashing into a car in Billingham

Teesside Gazette·4d ago
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Billingham care home celebrates perfect 10 review score

Colleagues and residents at Anchor’s Wynyard Woods care home in Billingham are celebrating after the home achieved an overall review score of 10 on carehome.co.uk.

Hartlepool Mail·4d ago
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Two boys, 12, come forward to police over inferno at derelict Billingham library

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of arson following the blaze on Queensway on Tuesday

Teesside Gazette·4d ago
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Police update after boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of arson following Billingham fire

Cleveland Police is investigating a suspected arson attack after a huge fire destroyed a former library in Billingham

Teesside Gazette·5d ago
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Pair jailed after Stockton drugs raid sees topless man flee house barefoot

Chris Bousfield, of Stockton, and Carl Dunning, of Billingham, have been jailed

Teesside Gazette·6d ago
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Boy, 14, arrested after inferno that gutted derelict Billingham library

A fleet of fire engines attended the blaze at the former library building in Queensway, Billingham

Teesside Gazette·6d ago
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Arson probe after flames tore through derelict library in devastating Billingham blaze

An investigation is ongoing following a fire in Billingham and CCTV inquiries are ongoing

Teesside Gazette·6d ago
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Former library 'completely destroyed' in arson attack, emergency services say

A devastating fire which destroyed the former Billingham Library is believed to have been started deliberately, the fire service has revealed.

The Northern Echo·6d ago
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Emergency services remain on scene of Billingham fire with disruption 'still likely'

A large fire broke at at Billingham Old Library on Tuesday night

Teesside Gazette·6d ago
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Large blaze in Billingham town centre as roads closed and residents advised to avoid area

Cleveland Police are at the scene supporting Fire and Rescue colleagues with a fire at Billingham Old Library

Teesside Gazette·6 Oct
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Two men appear in court after alleged street fight in Billingham involving meat cleaver

Police were called to Knole Road in Billingham on Saturday, September 12

Teesside Gazette·2 Oct
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Special cabinet meeting to be held at Stockton Council to discuss Billingham town centre

Council leader Councillor Lisa Evans said they aimed to make 'clear, robust and fully informed' decisions, giving 'as much certainty as possible'

Teesside Gazette·30 Sept
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'Whole new chapter' for Teesside pub after years of closures and multiple takeovers

A new team has taken over The Swan in Billingham and is asking locals to help shape the pubs future after five turbulent years and the changes in management.

The Northern Echo·30 Sept
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'Bright' student, 21, found in attic took own life after mental health struggles, inquest hears

Tom Lambert, from Billingham, tragically took his own life after seeking help for his mental health struggles, an inquest has heard

Teesside Gazette·29 Sept
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Meet the couple behind the Old Billingham Ferret Show, with big plans for the future

Janine Hipkins and Peter Allison want to hold their own Northern Championships following the huge success of the Old Billingham Ferret Show

Teesside Gazette·27 Sept
What's On

Echoes at The Swan

ECHOES MAKES ITS SWAN DEBUT! Saturday 21st November, ECHOES heads to The Swan, Billingham for our FIRST EVER night at the venue!

Skiddle·25 Sept
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Billingham pizza takeaway strives to 'come back stronger' after fire ripped through shop

Uno Pizzeria was gutted in the fire with 'heartbroken' bosses forced to close until further notice

Teesside Gazette·24 Sept
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'Get her': Female gang attack and strip woman in Billingham street

Jade Cooper, 33, Casey Govan, 29, and Tyne Wilkinson, 38, kicked, punched and took off some of the victim's clothes, exposing her

Teesside Gazette·23 Sept
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Laundrette 'orders lost' after Billingham fire rips through ironing room and next door pizza shop

An 'accidental' fire sent flames tearing through the ironing room of Mill Lane Laundrette and adjoining Uno Pizzeria, says Cleveland Fire Brigade

Teesside Gazette·22 Sept
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Proposed Billingham lithium refinery offered £18.3m Government boost

The Tees Valley Lithium plant could bring hundreds of new jobs to Teesside, its backers say

Teesside Gazette·17 Sept
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Watch the moment 'predator' ex-Billingham church figure arrested for abuse

Footage of the arrest of a former Billingham church leader who preyed on vulnerable young men has been release after he was jailed.

The Northern Echo·15 Sept
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Ann Ming recalls moment she broke down at Old Bailey as daughter's killer finally confessed

The Billingham mum said it was a moment of shock and 'euphoric' relief but also pain that it would never bring back her beloved daughter Julie Hogg :: Billy Dunlop confessed on this day 20 years ago

Teesside Gazette·11 Sept
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Vibe Dance Fitness Billingham

Vibe Dance Fitness is a fun, welcoming adult dance fitness class built around great music, easy-to-follow choreography and feeling good while you move

Skiddle·7 Sept
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Billingham Aldi air source heat pumps in latest Stockton Council planning bids roundup

Stockton Council is also considering proposals for replacing a monopole and several house extensions

Teesside Gazette·5 Sept
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Armed response car rammed by vehicle with cloned plates on approach to A66

The Matrix vehicle was deployed after reports the cloned vehicle was involved in an another incident where a car was set alight in Billingham

Teesside Gazette·4 Sept
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New twist in battle against plans for nearly 180 new homes in Billingham

A public inquiry will be held into a plan to build scores of new homes after an appeal from the developer.

Hartlepool Mail·4 Sept
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Thousands of Stockton pupils given chance to try ice skating for free

Tees Active has relaunched its Schools Ice Skating Initiative, giving students free entry to Billingham Forum Ice Arena’s disco sessions.

The Northern Echo·4 Sept
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Billingham homes decision to go to public inquiry as developer appeals rejection

TCC Land is appealing against Stockton Council's refusal of its proposal for up to 179 homes and a community building near Sandy Lane West, Billingham

Teesside Gazette·3 Sept
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Middlesbrough FC superfan and 'clever' teenager told he has months to live

An 18-year-old from Billingham is making the most of every moment after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumour.

The Northern Echo·2 Sept
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Billingham town centre sale talks continue despite 'impasse' reports

Billingham town centre owner Sheet Anchor Evolve and Stockton Council both say they are still in 'active discussions' or negotiations

Teesside Gazette·31 Aug
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Nan's memoir casts light on town's 'pioneers'

You won't want to miss this heartwarming story about Billingham's very own 'pioneers'! A local woman's grandmother was one of those brave families who arrived back in the 1920s to work in our town's mine. It's a fascinating glimpse into our community's past.

BBC Tees·29 Aug
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Viral food reviewer hails this 'perplexing' Chinese takeaway as best in North East

Kyle V Food has highlighted a takeaway in Billingham as one of his favourite Chinese takeaways, thanks to its menu range.

The Northern Echo·28 Aug
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Ex offshore worker's Billingham letting agency aiming to become 'go-to property management firm'

David Lamb, owner of Orange Sales and Lettings, recently bought premises on Belasis Avenue, Billingham, to accommodate his growing team

Teesside Gazette·26 Aug
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Memoir recalls North Yorkshire family's move to help open North East mine century ago

A memoir written by Blanche Sayers in her 80th year about her family's move from Loftus to Billingham in 1928 to help open the ICI Anhydrite Mine will be shared publicly for the first time at a specia

Darlington & Stockton Times·25 Aug
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Plan for Airbnb holiday let for five guests at Billingham home submitted

The council is considering the retrospective plan for a 'responsibly managed' short-term accommodation for up to five guests

Teesside Gazette·23 Aug
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Billingham man 'in a state' pulled trousers down and exposed himself at police station

Michael Baker exposed himself to members of the public and staff in a police station

Teesside Gazette·20 Aug
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'It's like The Day of the Triffids': Billingham youngster grows sunflower over 11ft tall

The mammoth bloom just keeps on growing in the family garden

Teesside Gazette·18 Aug
What's On

The last dance

The Last Dance hits The Swan, Billingham! Get ready for a huge night of Bounce & Makina, bringing high-energy beats, MCs and DJs to the dancefloor

Skiddle·16 Aug
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Billingham dad smashed up BMW before balaclava gang sprayed him in accelerant and set him alight

Lewis Setchell from Billingham has been jailed after the incident in April on Seaton Lane in Hartlepool

Teesside Gazette·16 Aug
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Pulses set to race when Dreamboys World Tour comes to Billingham

The Billingham Forum Theatre will play host to the renowned show that is definitely for adults only.

Teesside Gazette·13 Aug
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Billingham International Folklore Festival clinches £30,000 grant to stage new theatre project

The Tapestry of Voices is a window into a world that has shaped our life

Teesside Gazette·10 Aug
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Billingham school to get new enclosed games area after council approval

The project was described by one councillor as 'not before time'

Teesside Gazette·9 Aug
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Driver injured after Smart car collides with truck in Billingham

The 67-year-old woman was taken to hospital and police are appealing for witnesses

Teesside Gazette·7 Aug
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Air ambulance airlifts injured child to RVI after incident in Billingham

Paramedics treated the child near Gisburn Road in Billingham after being called to the scene on Thursday morning

Teesside Gazette·6 Aug
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Transport firm applies to operate vehicle from North East base - public notice

A & R Burnett Limited has applied for permission to operate a goods vehicle and trailer from Scott Business Park on Haverton Hill Road in Billingham, according to a public notice.

The Northern Echo·6 Aug
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New play area for Billingham in latest Stockton Council planning bids roundup

Stockton Council is also considering proposals for a path circuit to a Billingham school playing field

Teesside Gazette·25 Jul
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Church youth leader took advantage of 'vulnerable' men in string of sex attacks over decades

John Grant was a senior figure in churches and local communities, with links to churches across the country, including Billingham Baptist Church

Teesside Gazette·13 Jul
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‘Life at the ICI’ show aims to make Billingham a centre for chemical heritage

Billingham town council is throwing its support behind a new community heritage project in a scheme celebrating its industrial past.

Darlington & Stockton Times·12 Jul