Cleveland News
News
Tees Valley Mayor Announces Major Regeneration Project – A £50 million investment will transform Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium district into a mixed-use leisure and business hub. Meanwhile, emergency services respond to a chemical incident at Wilton International site, with no injuries reported but temporary road closures in place.
Business News
PD Ports Secures £30 Million Expansion Deal – The Teesport operator will create 150 new jobs as it expands its container terminal capacity. Hartlepool’s Heerema Fabrication Group lands a major offshore wind contract, safeguarding 200 skilled positions.
Economic News
Cleveland’s unemployment rate drops to 5.2%, its lowest since 2019, with strongest growth in advanced manufacturing. Average house prices rise 6% year-on-year, with Redcar seeing the biggest surge at 9% due to coastal regeneration projects.
Political News
Controversy erupts over Teesworks audit findings, with opposition councillors demanding transparency about public funds. Stockton Council approves plans for a new £15 million leisure centre in Thornaby despite budget concerns.
Election News
Campaigning intensifies for the Hartlepool by-election, triggered by the sitting MP’s resignation. Labour hopes to regain the seat it lost in 2021, with cost of living and NHS waiting times dominating debates.
Employment News
Tata Steel’s Hartlepool Plant announces 80 new engineering roles. Middlesbrough College launches a £2 million digital skills academy to train 300 people for tech sector jobs.
Business News
Shares in SABIC UK (based in Wilton) rise 3% on stronger plastics demand. Vertu Motors (headquartered in Gateshead but major Cleveland presence) sees 2% dip amid electric vehicle supply concerns.
Forecast
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Wed (18 Jun): Sunny, 18°C
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Thu (19 Jun): Cloudy, 17°C
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Fri (20 Jun): Light rain, 15°C
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Sat (21 Jun): Showers, 16°C
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Sun (22 Jun): Sunny intervals, 18°C
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Mon (23 Jun): Thunderstorms, 17°C
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Tue (24 Jun): Partly cloudy, 19°C
Entertainment News
Middlesbrough Town Hall hosts the world premiere of Steel River, a musical about Teesside’s industrial heritage. Redcar’s Regent Cinema reopens after £2 million refurbishment with a 4K screening of Local Hero.
Upcoming Events in Cleveland (June 29 – July 5, 2025)
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June 20: Stockton International Riverside Festival (Opening parade)
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June 21: Redcar Racecourse Summer Festival (Family race day)
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June 22: Hartlepool Food Festival (Marina events)
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June 24: Middlesbrough Mela (Albert Park)
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June 26: Billingham International Folklore Festival (Opening night)
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June 28: Tees Tall Ships Festival (Dockside celebrations)
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June 29: Guisborough Forest Trail Run (5k/10k races)
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July 1: Saltburn Folk Festival (Week-long events begin)
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July 3: Stockton Weekender (Music festival launch)
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July 5: Great North Steam Fair (Preston Park Museum)
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Note: Cleveland as a county no longer exists administratively - this summary covers the Tees Valley area historically known as Cleveland.
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