During the 18th century, the area became notorious as a smuggling hotspot 😱

G4 have been chatting to Scott Makin about their upcoming Billingham gig 🎶
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Plans have been submitted to convert a residential property in Victoria Road, Middlesbrough, into a home for vulnerable youngsters. bbc.in/4cWWlfY

Racing at Silverstone from a Redcar bedroom 🎮🏎️
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A mother has been charged with causing or allowing the death of seven-month-old Charlie Goodall, who was found unresponsive in a bath at a house in County Durham. bbc.in/49BzmV0

Sedgefield's Mark Gatiss wins Olivier Award 🏆
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Hope you’re Monday’s going ok. From 2 BBC Tees & BBC North East
🟣 Richard Armitage & Jing Lusi tell us about new drama Red Eye
🟣 G4 Official chat about their 20th anniversary album & tour
🟣 Local news, travel & weather
🟣 Entertainment goss & games
🟣 And the best music 😁

Taking County Durham brass to the Royal Albert Hall 🎷
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A Hartlepool man will give his medals back and march on Downing Street in protest over the handling of his daughter, Katrice's, case. She went missing in 1981.
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County Durham's Matt Baker chats to Amy Oakden about his new show highlighting tenant farming
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A woman feared for her friend's safety before he was stabbed by his murder-accused housemate, a court has heard bbc.in/3Jjsu3R

There are growing concerns over the future of North East music venues.

🗣️ David Macmillan reports ⤵️
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In Feb I told ya about the brilliant
Wonderstruck
who wow'd my twins with science, WELL
Stranton Primary Sch
won a comp to host them for a rocket demo + Fancy a rewilding adventure? Its a brill idea. Join me from 10 to hear more? What's Your Story? [email protected]

Good morning,
Producer Anth is back from his trip to Windsor Castle.
He gave his 4 yr old daughter some coins for her purse, but instead she posted them through a wall heater, stopping the tour while it was sorted 🫣
When have your kids embarrassed you? or did you mortify them?

George's family recently launched a charity - I'm George's Mate - hoping to fund 'suicide peers' in schools across the country.
They are now sharing their story in the hope of preventing a 'potential pandemic' of youth suicide.
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Back to the grind 💪
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The father of a girl who went missing more than 40 years ago said he will be joined by veterans when he hands back his Army medals in protest over the handling of the case bbc.in/3Q0GmUq

Chill out with us ☕️
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Irresponsible dog breeders are using disreputable selling tactics to target unsuspecting buyers in County Durham, a council warns
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A lack of legal aid provision is causing unnecessary taxpayer costs and distress for asylum seekers, a lawyer has said.
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