Andy McDonald29 Jan 2026Hammer killer to be released despite halt attemptReginald Wilson, now Zenshen, is to be freed after murdering Dr David Birkett in Middlesbrough in 1990.29 Jan 202620 Dec 2024Takeover announced as cinema closure approachesCineworld is closing its Middlesbrough branch after almost two decades.20 Dec 202430 Jan 2024Report fails to draw a line under Teesworks rowThere is little sign of an end to the long-running saga, BBC North East political editor Richard Moss says.30 Jan 20241 Dec 2023Secrecy row over £120m town centre developmentMiddlesbrough Development Corporation is accused of shrouding Gresham plans in 'absolute secrecy'.1 Dec 202329 Nov 2023'Million questions' over 'slapdash' town plansA political row erupts over a £120m regeneration plan for the Gresham area of Middlesbrough.29 Nov 20233 Nov 2023McDonald threatens to sue fellow MP over Hamas claimSuspended Labour MP accuses Tory of defamatory statement about his speech at pro-Palestinian rally.3 Nov 202330 Oct 2023Labour suspends MP after pro-Palestinian rally speechThe party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".30 Oct 202326 Jun 2023Mayor defends Boris Johnson peerageBen Houchen says the process of selecting and vetting peers was "not just down to Boris".26 Jun 202331 May 2023Mayor brands MP 'liar and a coward' in project rowConservative Ben Houchen attacked Labour's Andy McDonald over "corruption" allegations at Teesworks.31 May 2023...
