Middlesbrough

Mayor of Middlesbrough defends statues of Captain Cook after it is targeted for removal as ‘racist’

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The Mayor of Middlesbrough has defended statues of Captain James Cook that are being targeted for removal by the ‘Topple The Racists’ campaign.  Andy Preston has said Teessiders are proud of the 18th-century explorer and statues of him in Great Ayton, Whitby and London should not be torn down. A ‘Topple The Racists’ website listing … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Two arrested at Middlesbrough bingo barbecue

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Two men have been arrested after up to 25 neighbours held a street party where they played bingo and had a barbecue on Monday afternoon.  Police say up to 25 people were involved in a large street party at the junction of Marshall Avenue and Millbrook Avenue in Brambles Farm in Middlesbrough. Cleveland Police were … Read more