Marton & Nunthorpe - TS7

Dog-theme bouncy castle goes walkies after break-in

2009-11-09T11:19:21Z

A POPULAR pooch-themed bouncy castle has gone walkies.

Now Middlesbrough Council is appealing for help to retrieve it.

The bouncy castle was among items worth several hundred pounds stolen during a break-in at the council's Stewart Park depot - including specialist dog-handling equipment.

The red and white inflatable has the words "Middlesbrough Dog Warden Service" clearly marked on it.

Extra security measures have been introduced and CCTV records are being checked following the raid between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning last week.

Anyone with information about the theft should contact PC Michael Rogers at Cleveland Police on 01642 303126.

Four in running for council seat

2009-11-09T11:15:18Z

FOUR candidates will contest a by-election for the vacant seat in Redcar and Cleveland Council's Ormesby ward on Thursday, December 3.

The candidates are, in alphabetical order: Martin Bulmer (UK Independence Party), Steven Goldswain (Labour), Colin Jones (Conservative), Ann Wilson (Liberal Democrat). The vacancy has been created by the resignation through the ill health of Councillor Eric Empson.

Grandad's win wasn't luck... but technique

2009-11-09T11:01:28Z

A SPOT the Ball winner has revealed the technique that helped net him £20,000 - look at the eyes!

John Allen of Marton thought it was a wind-up when someone from the New Football Pools rang to say he'd won the £20,000 second prize.

But it was true enough - and now John and wife Barbara are looking to book a cruise next year with some of their winnings.

John, 76, has played the football pools since the 1950s.

But despite many small wins over the years, this is the first time he's scored a 'biggie'.

John's not particularly a Boro fan - "they don't come and see me when I'm bad" - but he enjoys watching matches on TV.

And he had a sneaky feeling he might win at least a tenner when he sent his latest Spot the Ball entry in.

He said: "I usually look at the players' eyes to help me get a general idea.

"Then I base it on the height they're off the ground. If a player's high up, he must have just headed the ball. If he's come back down, the ball must have gone further.

"I thought I was pretty close. I said to Barbara 'I'll be surprised if I don't win a tenner this time' but I certainly didn't expect to win £20,000. It's a nice little uplift before Christmas, although the wife's already given most of it away!"

John and Barbara have two sons, Mike and Chris, two grandsons and a granddaughter.

And despite his success, he intends to continue playing Spot the Ball.

New football pools marketing director, Jon Sheehy, said: "Mr Allen plays Spot the Ball with the New Football Pools every week and we're delighted he has hit the net this week."

Lots on offer at festive fair

2009-11-07T11:51:09Z

ST MARY'S Church will hold a Christmas fair to be held inthe church hall, Morton Carr Lane, Nunthorpe, on Saturday, November 14, from 11am to 2pm.

There will be various stalls including cakes and preserves, hamper raffle, plants, crafts, Christmas goods, tombola, plus many more. Santa will also be in attendance and there will be refreshments available. Entrance is just 30p.

Nunthorpe Athletic Under-12s A match report

2009-11-06T15:12:01Z

NUNTHORPE Athletic JFC Under-12s A, sponsored by Beaumont Accountancy Services, travelled to hosts Kader in the third round of the TJFA League Cup, looking to avenge their defeat a fortnight earlier in the NRFA Cup.

On a horrendous day for football, with biting winds and monsoon-like rain, both teams were looking to progress to the next round of the League Cup and it was the home side who created the first chances.

Kader nearly took the lead in the opening minutes going close twice, firstly firing narrowly over, before putting an effort just wide of the post.

With both sides struggling to come to grips with the weather conditions it was to be Nunthorpe who took control mid way through the first half.

Following a narrow escape from a Johnson effort which just went wide, Nunthorpe took the lead. A clearance from defence found Steven Wright on the halfway line.

He collected the ball and set off towards the Kader goal and once inside the area he drew the keeper to calmly slip the ball under him into the net.

Wright was again involved in Nunthorpe's second forcing a save from the keeper which fell to Charlie Rennie in the six-yard box to fire home.

Kader responded and created some half chances but were unable to find a way through the back line of Wilson, Bird, Jevons and Joynes and trouble McGregor in goal, the half ending with Nunthorpe two up.

With weather conditions improving slightly in the second half, Nunthorpe continued to press and came close to extending their lead when a fierce Holden shot forced a fine save from the Kader keeper low to his right.

Nunthorpe soon added to their tally when Rennie notched his second of the game with a sublime chip across the keeper into the far corner, having turned his marker in the area.

Nunthorpe by now were in total control of the game, with Kader only rarely posing much threat to the visitors' goal.

It was not long before Nunthorpe scored again. This time through John Paul Clifton who capitalised on a fine parried save by the keeper to smash home a half volley from just inside the area. Nunthorpe though were not finished and further extended their lead when Jake Barker slid in to meet a cross from the left to slot home from close range.

As the game drew to a close it was to be Barker who signed it off with a flourish, scoring the goal of the game.

Picking up the ball mid way inside his own half he set off down the right beating several Kader players before cutting into the box to rifle the ball past the advancing keeper.

Congratulations must go to both sets of players for putting on a great game of football under what can only be described as appalling conditions.

Tribute to Middlesbrough founding father Vaughan back on display 20 years on

2009-11-06T11:29:36Z

A PIECE of Middlesbrough's heritage, discovered about 20 years ago under a bush, is again to be put on display.

A brass plaque originally on the last resting place of John Vaughan, one of Middlesbrough's founding fathers, is to be re-erected in St Cuthbert's Church or in the graveyard at the church where Vaughan is buried.

The re-appearance of the plaque comes just a few months after the completion of a £48,000 restoration project at the graves of Vaughan and Henry Bolckow, another founding father. The brass plaque was originally on the Vaughan family grave. About 20 years ago, Arthur Revell, 88, found it under a bush in the St Cuthbert's graveyard.

Mr Revell, of Newham Crescent, Marton, said: "A few of us had got the idea to clear the overgrown vegetation in the churchyard. Every Wednesday night during the summer we were cutting back overgrown bushes and grass.

"I was pruning back a bush and found the plaque underneath. I took it home and eventually I cleaned it up and gave it back to the church."

It then lay in storage but the grave restoration renewed interest in putting the plaque back on display.

It has been restored by Peels.

The Rev Mike Proctor, of St Cuthbert's Church, said: "To see the plaque back in its proper place helps remind people of their history and heritage." Mark Fishpool, of Middlesbrough Environment City, which was involved in the project to restore the graves, said: "The plaque is the finishing touch to the restoration project."

Ian Parker, Middlesbrough Council chief executive, said: "We are very pleased to see the graves restored. Bringing back the plaque is a bonus - we did not expect that."

John Vaughan died in 1868, and Henry Bolckow died 10 years later. The two men founded the ironworks on which Middlesbrough's growth was based. Both served as mayor of Middlesbrough and Bolckow also became Middlesbrough's first MP.

Come for some cake

2009-11-06T11:11:05Z

ST ANDREW'S U R Church, Cypress Road, Marton will hold their annual Bazaar on Saturday, November 14 at 11.30am-1.30pm with a selection of cakes and teas.

Chance to take a winter walk

2009-11-06T11:08:22Z

A SEVEN-MILE festive walk, hosted by Redcar and Cleveland Council countryside officer Jo Fearey, will be held on Tuesday, December 8, setting off from St Mary's Church Hall car park, Morton Carr Lane, Nunthorpe at 10am.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland takes in some of the borough's best countryside and ends with a £7.95 Christmas lunch at Upsall Hall Café. To book a place call 01287 631132 before November 25.

Works on the roads in Middlesbrough

2009-11-06T09:41:59Z

RESPECT OUR ROAD WORKERS

Roadworks are a place of work, and the people there deserve just as much respect as you would expect at work. When you are approaching roadworks:
• Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety
• Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front
• Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching
• Observe all signs - they are there to help you
• Be alert for works' traffic leaving or entering the roadworks
• Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks

A66 ROADWORKS

NORTH MIDDLESBROUGH ACCESSIBILITY SCHEME

Although resurfacing works of the main carriageway of the A66 between Newport Interchange and the A19 are now complete, works are still in place to improve the drainage system on the westbound carriageway across Newport Interchange. Two lanes should continue to be maintained throughout the duration of this work, which are expected to be complete by 13/11/09.

The new traffic signals on Newport Roundabout are now operational, improving safety for motorists and pedestrians alike. All road users are asked to take care as they get used to the new layout and lane designation at this junction.

The new link road is expected to be open on 25/11/09.

Further information is available on www.northmiddlesbroughaccessibility.com

A66 MAINTENANCE WORKS

Lane closures are necessary each Sunday at various locations on the A66 for detailed inspection works, gully cleaning, and repairs to street lighting etc.

Maintenance works involving near-side lane closures are programmed on Sunday 15/11/09 on the westbound main carriageway from Hartington Interchange entry slip to the A19 Interchange, also Hartington entry slip and Cannon park exit and entry slips.

TOWN CENTRE - GAS MAIN RENEWAL WORKS

LINTHORPE ROAD

Major works to renew gas mains on Linthorpe Road are nearing completion and all further works within the town centre will be postponed from 09/11/09. The works will recommence on 18/01/2010.

LINTHORPE ROAD/CORPORATION ROAD/NEWPORT ROAD JUNCTION

NGN works outside House of Fraser are now complete, however excavation works outside Debenhams are continuing until 09/11/09.

NEWPORT ROAD

NGN works are continuing to facilitate pipe insertion from the junction of Linthorpe Road, westbound to the junction with Wilson Street (near the Bus Station), until 09/11/09.

TEMPORARY CLOSURES/ MAJOR WORKS

THE AVENUE AND ORCHARD ROAD, LINTHORPE: RECONSTRUCTION

Full carriageway reconstruction and footpath renewal works commenced on The Avenue and Orchard Road (see plan) on 20th July 2009. The works are being carried out in five phases in order to minimise disruption to residents who are directly affected, with phases 4 and 5 combined in order to achieve an early finish. Works commenced on Phases 4 and 5 on 15th October 2009, and the programmed completion date for the full scheme is 28th November 2009.

During each phase of work the carriageway will be closed to all traffic, with signed diversion routes in place. As with all construction works some disruption is inevitable, although every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum.

As part of the scheme, the opportunity is being taken to introduce a mini-roundabout at the junction of The Avenue and Orchard Road in order to address the poor accident record at this location. The new roundabout will become operational when both roads reopen to traffic at the end of November.

HIGH STREET, ORMESBY

Resurfacing works are scheduled to take place on the High Street, Ormesby, between the junction with Church Lane (near the Ormesby Club and Institute) and the roundabout junction with Cargo Fleet Lane/ Ormesby Bank.

The works were postponed last weekend due to poor weather conditions and will now be carried out in 3 phases over 3 weekends, commencing at 06.00pm on Saturday 07/10/09 and continuing on Sunday 08/11/09. The works will recommence on 14/11/09 and 15/011/09 and then the following weekend, 21/11/09 and 22/11/09.
Lane closures will be in place and temporary traffic lights will be in operation as the works progress.

REMEMBRANCE PARADE - LINTHORPE ROAD

The Remembrance Parade will take place on Sunday 08/11/09. Linthorpe Road will be closed between the junctions of Albert Terrace and Park Road South, from 10.30am until 11.00am and from 12 noon until 12.30pm. The event will be Policed for it's duration with "rolling closures" in effect as each parade passes. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

REINDEER PARADE - CORPORATION ROAD/ ALBERT ROAD

The parade will commence in Hill Street Centre at 12.45pm on Sunday 15/11/09 and proceed eastwards along Corporation Road to the Town Hall, then southwards along Albert Road to Centre Square for 1.30pm. The roads will be closed for the duration of the parade, however pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

TRANSPORTER BRIDGE - TEMPORARY CLOSURE

The Transporter Bridge is closed for essential maintenance works, which are expected to continue for a further week. However, the bridge will be opened earlier, if the works are completed ahead of schedule.

ALBERT MEWS, TOWN CENTRE

A temporary closure will be in place from 08.00 hrs for approximately 4 hours on Sunday 08/11/2009, to ensure the safe operation of a crane lift at the above location.

OLIVE STREET, ST. HILDA'S

A temporary road closure is in place between the junctions with Bridge Street West and Princess Street, to allow demolition/ refurbishment works at the Hostel for the Homeless.
It will take 2 years to complete all phases of the development (approximately April, 2011).

PUBLIC UTILITY WORKS

ORMESBY ROAD/ LONGLANDS ROAD JUNCTION, NORTH ORMESBY

NGN are continuing with major works to renew gas mains at the above location. Lane restrictions and traffic management will be in operation and delays are expected. Traffic management and lane restrictions are expected to be in place until Sunday 08/11/09.

NORMANBY ROAD, ORMESBY

Work will take place during the week commencing 16/11/09, to install gas and electric connections to the new Ormesby and Priory Woods School. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation for part of the week near the works access road.

LADGATE LANE, ORMESBY

NWL works, between the entrance to Ormesby Hall and the railway bridge are expected to be complete by 30/10/09.

CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, MARTON

Works will continue to renew gas mains on Cambridge Avenue, from Grange Crescent to outside no.80, until 08/11/09.

GUNNERGATE LANE, MARTON

NGN are renewing the gas mains at the above location from 12/10/09 to 4/12/09. The work will take place between 9am and 4pm, working on 80m sections and moving along from Tollesby Lane towards Stokesley Road. Temporary traffic signals will be in operation for the duration of the works.

MINOR WORKS

MARTON ROAD

Lane restrictions will be in place on Sunday 08/11/09, to allow the construction of an access road into the Taylor Wimpey development at the former Prissick Base.

LINTHORPE ROAD WEST AREA

Loop cutting will take place at various locations within the 20mph zone during November.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS - TOWN CENTRE AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS

The Respect Squad will continue with environmental improvements and enhancements, at various locations in throughout the area, until further notice.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The installation of new directional signs will continue at various locations throughout Middlesbrough until further notice.

STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE WORKS

The general maintenance of street lighting columns is continuously ongoing at various locations in Middlesbrough.

FOOTPATH WORKS

HUTTON ROAD, LONGLANDS

Works will continue until further notice at the above location, to replace grass verges with Bitmac.

QUEENS SQUARE, MIDDLEHAVEN

Refurbishment work will continue until further notice at the junction with Queens Square/ Bridge Street West/ Bridge Street East.

MARTON ROAD - OTTAWA ROAD TO BELLE VUE ROUNDABOUT

Footpath improvement works will continue until further notice.

TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE - NORMANBY ROAD TO ORMESBY SCHOOL

Works commenced in January 2009 on the demolition and subsequent construction of Ormesby and Priory Woods School. The footpath will be closed throughout the work to ensure public safety and work is programmed for completion by July 2010.

DALEVILLE CLOSE & KEITHWOOD CLOSE, BEECHWOOD

A new development by Frank Haslam Milan will continue at the above location until March 2010 and will include the reconstruction of footpaths.

Win tickets to two of the best events this Christmas

2009-11-05T16:11:03Z

VisitTeesvalley is offering you the chance to win tickets to the Living North Christmas Fair and this year's must see pantomime, Aladdin at the Darlington Civic.

The Living Christmas Fair takes place at Wynyard Hall from the 13th to 15th November and visitTeesvalley has ten pairs of tickets up for grabs.

Alternatively, if you're a fan of the pantomime season then visitTeesvalley is giving you the chance to win a family ticket to the enchanting adventure of Aladdin at the Darlington Civic Theatre, which is running from the 5th December to 17th January.

For more on how to enter either competition then visit www.visitteesvalley.co.uk.

Christmas Bazaar at St.Cuthbert's Church

2009-11-05T08:50:13Z

Sent in by B. Harvey - for St.Cuthbert's

Christmas Bazaar at St.Cuthbert's Church, Stokesley Road, Marton on Saturday November 28, between 11am until 2pm.

The event will also be supporting the North Great Air Ambulance a donation of 10% of total proceeds.

There will be many stalls including a raffle, jewellery and crafts, Auto Jumble, Tombola, Bric-a-Brac, Toy Stall, Furniture stall, Mother Union Cake Stall, Traidcraft Stall, Book Stall and lots more.

There will also be light refreshments available.

OAP appeals as beads stolen

2009-11-04T10:52:30Z

AN ELDERLY woman is appealing for the return of a precious set of rosary beads after her car was broken into at Middlesbrough's Stewart Park.

The woman's car boot was broken into on the morning of Saturday, October 24 and her handbag - containing money, bank cards and the set of rosary beads - was stolen. The beads are said to have great sentimental value to the lady, who is in her seventies. Anyone with information should call police on 01642 303126 or drop the beads off at the Middlehaven Police station.

Crashes leave biker trio in hospital

2009-11-04T10:35:53Z

THREE motorcyclists are in hospital with serious injuries after being involved in separate accidents on Teesside.

A 42-year-old man from Redcar broke both his arms, his right leg, and sustained internal injuries at around 5.10pm last night.

It is believed his Suzuki bike struck the central barrier on the A66 eastbound, half a mile from the Asda roundabout in South Bank.

Elsewhere, just after 6.30pm a 51-year-old woman, sustained a fractured pelvis and wrist when her Suzuki collided with a Peugeot on Stokesley Road, Middlesbrough.

Anyone with information on either incident should call police on 01642 301552.

A 52-year-old woman from Loftus is in intensive care today after the Honda bike she was riding collided with a blue Fiat Punto on Monday.

The crash happened at around 11.30am on the B1257 at Great Broughton. Witnesses should call 0845 6060247.

Nunthorpe's Finn Byrne wins a new bike

2009-10-30T15:43:06Z

A new bike was the prize awarded to Nunthorpe's Finn Byrne after he scored three balls in a football challenge at Stokesley Round Table

Middlesbrough roadworks report

2009-10-30T14:07:56Z

RESPECT OUR ROAD WORKERS

A66 ROADWORKS

NORTH MIDDLESBROUGH ACCESSIBILITY SCHEME

A66 MAINTENANCE WORKS

Lane closures are necessary each Sunday at various locations on the A66 for detailed inspection works, gully cleaning, and repairs to street lighting etc.

Maintenance works involving near-side lane closures are programmed on Sunday 08/11/09 on the westbound main carriageway from Middlehaven Interchange to Hartington Interchange entry slip, also Marton Road exit and entry slips and Hartington entry slip.

A66/ A172 MARTON ROAD INTERCHANGE

Lane closures will be in place on Monday 02/11/09, on the roundabout and all slip roads at the A66/ Marton Road Interchange, to allow the safe removal of street lighting columns.

The work will continue on Tuesday 03/11/09, with lane closures on the slip roads only.

The closures will be in place during off-peak periods to minimise disruption to traffic.

TOWN CENTRE - GAS MAIN RENEWAL WORKS

LINTHORPE ROAD

Major works to renew gas mains on Linthorpe Road are nearing completion and all further works within the town centre will be postponed from 09/11/09 until 18/01/2010.

LINTHORPE ROAD/CORPORATION ROAD/NEWPORT ROAD JUNCTION

NGN works outside House of Fraser are now complete, however excavation works outside Debenhams are continuing until 09/11/09.

NEWPORT ROAD

NGN works are continuing to facilitate pipe insertion from the junction of Linthorpe Road, westbound to the junction with Wilson Street (near the Bus Station), until 09/11/09.

WILSON STREET/ NEWPORT ROAD JUNCTION (NEAR SAINSBURY'S)

NGN are continuing gas mains renewal at the junction of Wilson Street/ Newport Road. Possible lane restrictions may be in place at various times if necessary, from the exit of Sainsbury's supermarket southbound on Wilson Street (between Sainsbury's and Newport junction). Pedestrian routes will be maintained throughout the works, which are expected to be complete by mid November 2009.

TEMPORARY CLOSURES/ MAJOR WORKS

THE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION

Full carriageway reconstruction and footpath renewal works commenced on The Avenue and Orchard Road (see plan) on 20th July 2009. The works were to be carried out in 5 phases in order to minimise disruption to residents who are directly affected. However, phases 4 and 5 will now be combined in order to achieve an early finish. Programmed completion is now 28th November 2009.

During each phase of work the carriageway will be closed to all traffic. However, diversion routes will be in place for the duration of the works. As with all construction works some disruption is inevitable, however every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum.

Phase 3 of the works has been completed and works commenced on phase 4 and 5 on 15/10/09.

REMEMBRANCE PARADE - LINTHORPE ROAD

HIGH STREET, ORMESBY

The works will be carried out in 3 phases over 3 weekends, commencing at 06.00pm on Saturday 31/10/09 and continuing on Sunday 01/11/09. The works will recommence on 07/11/09 and 08/011/09 and then the following weekend, 14/11/09 and 15/11/09.
Lane closures will be in place and temporary traffic lights will be in operation as the works progress.

TRANSPORTER BRIDGE - TEMPORARY CLOSURE

The Transporter Bridge has been closed for essential maintenance works. The works are expected to continue for a further week, however an extension may be required due to unforeseen problems.

ALBERT MEWS, TOWN CENTRE

A temporary closure will be in place from 08.00 hrs for approximately 4 hours on Sunday 08/11/2009, to ensure the safe operation of a crane lift at the above location.

OLIVE STREET, ST. HILDA'S

MINOR WORKS

VARIOUS LOCATIONS - TOWN CENTRE AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS

The Respect Squad will continue with environmental improvements and enhancements, at various locations in throughout the area, until further notice.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The installation of new directional signs will continue at various locations throughout Middlesbrough until further notice.

STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE WORKS

The general maintenance of street lighting columns is continuously ongoing at various locations in Middlesbrough.

PUBLIC UTILITY WORKS

ORMESBY ROAD/ LONGLANDS ROAD JUNCTION, NORTH ORMESBY

NGN are continuing with major works to renew gas mains at the above location. Lane restrictions and traffic management will be in operation and delays are expected, especially on Saturday 31/10/09, with a scheduled football match at the Riverside Stadium. The traffic management is expected to be removed by Monday 02/11/09.

LADGATE LANE, ORMESBY

NWL works, between the entrance to Ormesby Hall and the railway bridge are expected to be complete by 30/10/09.

CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, MARTON

Major works will continue until 30/11/09, to renew gas mains on Cambridge Avenue, from Grange Crescent to outside no.80.

RAYLTON AVENUE, MARTON

NGN will continue to renew gas mains at the above location until 09/11/09.

GUNNERGATE LANE, MARTON

FOOTPATH WORKS

HEMLINGTON LANE, HEMLINGTON

Footpath resurfacing works along various sections near the A174 Parkway have been postponed until further notice.

KENILWORTH AVENUE, PARK END

Footpath reconstruction works will continue until further notice.

QUEENS SQUARE, MIDDLEHAVEN

Refurbishment work will continue until further notice at the junction with Queens Square/ Bridge Street West/ Bridge Street East.

MARTON ROAD - OTTAWA ROAD TO BELLE VUE ROUNDABOUT

Footpath improvement works will continue until further notice.

TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE - NORMANBY ROAD TO ORMESBY SCHOOL

DALEVILLE CLOSE & KEITHWOOD CLOSE, BEECHWOOD

A new development by Frank Haslam Milan will continue at the above location until March 2010 and will include the reconstruction of footpaths.