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Jess McGowan can be seen painting the bottom of a large mural of a steam train. The words 'No 1' can be seen painted in red above a beautifully captured blue train. The whole thing is painted on a brick wall that has been painted white.

Daughter of mural artist 'delighted' with repaint

Rebekah Newton says she was initially sceptical but is very pleased with the result.

The land off Cygnet Drive. There is grass and a narrow path, with shrubs, trees and buildings in the distance.

Appeal over rejected plan for 265 homes

The inspector will hear the appeal over five days, starting at the end of July.

A group of protesters on the pavement outside a building on a sunny day. They are holding signs that say 'stop the burn' and 'clean air for good'. One is dressed like a shark.

EA 'minded to accept' incinerator plans

The Environment Agency has launched a second consultation over the Teesside proposals.

A blue sign stands to the right which reads in white lettering, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, staff parking, visitor reception, visitor parking and deliveries. A large brick building called Dunedin House and car park sits behind it.

Holiday let denied after prostitution complaints

The house has been a hive of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, neighbours claim.

Players from Stockton Town FC and FC United of Manchester walk on to the pitch from the tunnel. Stockton Captain FC Adam Nicholson is leading his team, and is wearing the club's yellow and blue strip. He has arm on the shoulder of a ball boy walking besides him.

Football club disqualified from play-offs

Stockton Town FC says it is disappointed by the decision to stop it competing in the game.

A mother duck curled up on top of her eggs in a plant pot with a water tray on her left and a flowering plant on her right.

Teesside stories you may have missed this week

Stories from Teesside include attempts to incubate eggs after the death of the mother duck.

Geoff Hopson is in a white and gold costume looking down on the queen. He is wearing a gold crown and his arms are outstretched. The stage set is a huge representation of an ornate, blue and gold Regency style chest of drawers.

Retired dancer returns to stage four decades on

Dancer Geoff Hopson performs in Show White at Darlington Hippodrome where his career began.

Niki Cotson cradling her newborn son while lying on a hospital bed. Both have dark hair, with Niki's being in a short bob cut.

New mum says maternity treatment was 'traumatic'

More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special measures.

Andrew Barber, who wears black glasses and has a short beard, looks up at the camera. He wears a blue shirt and has no expression. His short dark hair has receded to the top of his head.

Finance manager stole £30k from primary school

Police say the money Andrew Barber stole could have been used to benefit the children in Stockton.