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A general view of Station Road in Redcar showing houses

Council to demand planning permission for all HMOs

Most of the area's houses in multiple occupation are located in Coatham and around the town centre.

Playing fields with trees in the background. A football match is taking place on the pitch between a team in light blue tops and another in black and yellow stripes. A few people can be seen watching from the touchline.

Football club granted lease on public pitches

Critics, including resident Steve Morgan, say the deal means less public access to green space.

Councillor Antony Mullen sits in a TV studio wearing a blue suit and green tie. He has thick wavy brown hair and wears black-rimmed glasses. The teal and red backdrop of the BBC Politics North studio can be seen behind him.

Welfare changes 'scary' for carers

BBC Politics North East and Cumbria looks at the human effects of the government's welfare plans.

The damaged penguin bollard is missing its beak.

Anger at damage to seafront penguin bollards

The damage has been branded as "mindless vandalism" by a councillor.

Photo of the backs of two small girls hugging each other. They are standing outside.

Council struggling to find children suitable homes

The number of children in the council's care has risen 40% since the 2020-2021 financial year.

Stock image of water running from tap

Water fluoridation expansion plans confirmed

The government says it will help reduce the number of children with tooth decay.

Elderly person holding hands with a helper.

Service befriending lonely elderly people extended

A council says the scheme, which is run by charity Age UK, is an "invaluable asset" to Teesside.

Ontario Crescent. Brick, two-storey semi-detached houses line each side of the street. They each have a slate roof. Several cars are parked along the street and a wooden telegraph pole with wires attaching to several houses stands in the foreground.

Crime leaves street living in 'fear and distress'

People on a Redcar street say authorities are not doing enough to tackle crime and bad behaviour.

Artist's impression of the proposed Eston Precinct redevelopment showing a number of single-storey brick buildings with large glass windows and doors either side of a landscaped area. Four cars are parked in bays at the front of the area.

Demolition to begin in £10m precinct revamp

There are retailers interested in the transformation of Eston Precinct, the council says.