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Below you will find a number of selected pieces from my time working at Teesside Live and The Gazette.

Teesside Live •

Homeless people tell of reality on streets and 'lifeline' charity's help

"I'm going to end up dead." These are the heartbreaking words of a homeless man, living on the streets of Teesside.

And as the winter nights start to roll in, homeless people are already fearing the freezing months ahead - and how they will cope living open to the elements. However, some homeless people in Middlesbrough say they have a renewed "positive attitude" - and that is down to a new charity hub called Doorways on Princes Road.

It's already been branded a "lifeline" by those who use it
Teesside Live •

Frightened teen schoolgirl 'shot in the head' in broad daylight

"Mum, I felt dizzy, I thought I was going to die."

These are the words of frightened Middlesbrough schoolgirl Amelia Palmer, whose fun day out with friends quickly became any parent's worst nightmare. The 13-year-old was walking along the black path in Park End, near the blue bridge, when she felt something hit her head - jolting her body and leaving her ear ringing.

The year nine Trinity Catholic College student - who says she saw two figures holding a gun in the air minutes before the ordeal
Teesside Live •

Anger after gran found with dirty feet in ‘faeces' stained room in care home

A family has raised concerns over a care home's treatment of their beloved grandma after she was found with dirty feet, called "nasty" and had “faeces” stains on her bedroom walls.

Lilian Vickers, who suffers from dementia, first moved into Roseville Care Centre, in Ingleby Barwick, just before the pandemic struck. The 81-year-old was initially in supported living at the Blair Avenue site but was eventually moved into the care home.

Lilian's grandson, Ben Vickers, said the family was initially
Teesside Live •

Residents on 'bedlam' estate react to Stockton street 'shooting'

Residents on a "bedlam" Stockton estate woke to a crime scene on their doorsteps after a late-night "shooting" left a man in hospital.

Crime scene investigators donning white suits descended on Tilery Road on Friday morning after reports that a man was shot overnight. Evidence markers were scattered across the residential street, with a huge cordon wrapping around a number of houses as police officers stood on guard at each side.

While some were shocked to have their back gates blocked by a li
Teesside Live •

New owner of former Middlesbrough M&S confirmed as 'big things' promised

The new owner of Middlesbrough's former Marks and Spencer store has been confirmed.

Teesside Live can reveal that Linthorpe 54 Ltd has acquired the Linthorpe Road building from the national chain. Directors at the firm include local businessman Nasser Din and retail entrepreneur Zahid Iqbal, the man behind several shopping centres in the UK including The Packhorse Centre in Huddersfield and Batley Plaza.

It was confirmed last week that the iconic store had been "acquired by a new owner" after
Teesside Live •

'Paid more in Aldi': Teesside nurses join picket lines once again

Teesside nurses argue they could be 'paid more in Aldi' as strike action rages on across the country.

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) have taken to the picket lines outside James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, once again to fight for fair pay and safer staffing. The RCN recently rejected the Government's pay offer of a 5% pay rise for 2023/24 - as well as a lump sum bonus for last year.

The 28-hour strike was kickstarted at 8pm on Sunday evening, and will continue un
Teesside Live •

Prostitutes, drugs, and needles: Residents 'dread dark nights' on estate

Fed-up residents say they "dread dark nights" as their estate continues to be plagued with prostitution and drug issues.

From public sex acts to needles being littered on the green, those living on a Newport estate off Union Street say they have "had enough" of the area's bad behaviour - and want something done about it.

Residents say they often deal with used condoms, human poo, and people "walking like zombies" on their "once lovely" estate, but feel at a loss on how to resolve the issues. D
Teesside Live •

Worker's dramatic escape after excavator topples into River Tees

A worker was submerged in the River Tees for up to a minute after an excavator plunged into the water while he was inside, eyewitnesses have said.

Further details have now emerged after emergency services were called to Tees Dock Road, Grangetown, on Wednesday to reports machinery had fallen onto a man.

The contractor had been working on the new South Bank Quay at Teesworks and the Health and Safety Executive confirmed on Thursday that it was looking into the incident . The man was treated for
Teesside Live •

Pictures and videos as Arctic Monkeys fans enjoy huge Riverside gig

It made it through. The gig closed with R U Mine. And that's that. The fantastic set finished with R U Mine. We do have some video but we've been hit by the crowded area wifi problems. Crowds are now making their way home. Thanks for joining us. Make sure to check back for more videos and pictures (wifi permitting) and full review. There are several people outside the ground taking in the songs. The band are about to kick off the encore. Wouldn't like to predict what's to come but 'I Bet You Loo

About Me

Before I started my role at Teesside Live, I studied Journalism, Media, and Culture at Newcastle University. After three years of studying, I graduated with First Class Honours and went on to become a copywriter for a number of entertainment websites. 

I then later found a love for local journalism when I joined Teesside Live, an opportunity that gave me the chance to massively develop skills in newsgathering, content curation, interviewing, and numerous other essential journalistic skills. 

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