FIRE ENGINE AND VINTAGE VEHICLE SHOW RETURNS AFTER FOUR YEAR ABSENCE – GET £1 OFF YOUR ENTRY IF YOU USE PARK AND RIDE!

The ever-popular Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show returns to Preston Park this Saturday and Sunday (June 25 and 26)–and people are being encouraged to use a new park and ride service to get there.

Wed 22nd June 2022

SIRF IS BACK – AND BACK WITH A BANG!

Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) returns this summer for the 35th time, promising to be bigger and better than ever!

Tue 7th June 2022

PLANS TO CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE ACROSS THE BOROUGH REVEALED – HERE’S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Plans to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough next month have been revealed.

Fri 20th May 2022

Ten top events to enjoy in Stockton-on-Tees Borough this year

Thrilling sporting events, themed specialist markets and the return of Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF) are just some of the exciting events taking place in Stockton-on-Tees Borough.

Thu 12th May 2022

Delve into Stockton’s history through a series of free heritage activities on offer across Local History Month this May

The history of Stockton Town Centre is being brought back to life during May through a series of events to celebrate Local History Month.

Wed 4th May 2022

“IT’S BOUNCED BACK VERY NICELY”: STRONG YEAR OF TRADING FOR STOCKTON’S HAMPTON BY HILTON HOTEL

Stockton's Hampton by Hilton hotel is on course to boost the Council’s finances to the tune of around £250,000 after a strong year of trading.

Tue 12th April 2022

Celebration plans to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee revealed by Council copy

Plans are underway to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee across the Stockton-on-Tees Borough in June.

Mon 7th March 2022

Castlegate and Swallow Hotel demolition another step closer with partial closure of shopping centre's carpark

Part of the Castlegate Shopping Centre carpark is to permanently close ahead of the demolition and redevelopment of the centre and the former Swallow Hotel in Stockton.

Mon 21st February 2022

“DIFFICULT DECISIONS AHEAD” SAYS COUNCIL LEADER AS BUDGET DISCUSSIONS GET UNDER WAY

Work is underway for a new multi-million pound teaching block at Egglescliffe School and Sixth Form. The new state-of-the-art facilities will include classrooms for art, music, geography, maths, ICT…

Mon 14th February 2022

“WE MUST TACKLE THESE UNFAIR DIFFERENCES” – AMBITIOUS STRATEGY TO REDUCE INEQUALITIES ACROSS THE BOROUGH AGREED BY CABINET

A strategy setting out an aspirational vision for reducing inequality across Stockton-on-Tees over the next ten years was agreed by Cabinet yesterday (Thursday 14 October).

Fri 15th October 2021

HOST OF BUSINESSES SET TO RELOCATE INTO STOCKTON’S WELLINGTON SQUARE FROM CASTLEGATE IN NEXT STEP OF COUNCIL’S TOWN CENTRE PLANS

A number of national and independent businesses are to relocate to Wellington Square, Stockton in the coming weeks as part of the Council’s plans to demolish and redevelop the Castlegate Centre site.

Mon 11th October 2021

Stockton BID launches the first High Street wellbeing programme in the UK

Partnership between Stockton BID and Three Eggs workplace mental health and wellbeing provider addresses stress and burnout caused by the pandemic.

Thu 7th October 2021

ROYAL OPENING FOR STOCKTON’S NEWLY RESTORED GLOBE

Stockton’s newly restored Globe was given its official opening by His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester.

Thu 30th September 2021

From barmaid to landlady: Jade's at the helm following pub's £250k refurbishment

It was Jade Reed's dream to run the Stag Inn pub in Stockton. And after a £250,000 refurb for the Silver Street establishment, her wish has come true.

Fri 10th September 2021

Up for an award and new staff: The Stockton beauty business that's thriving - despite Covid

Innovations Advanced Skincare and Beauty is one of the six finalists in the Large Salon of the Year category

Fri 10th September 2021

A BEAUTY salon interviewed for the Humans of the High Street video says series resurfaced tearful emotions on a tumultuous year of lockdowns

A BEAUTY salon owner has spoken about how being interviewed for the Humans of the High Street video series ‘resurfaced tearful emotions’ as she reflected on a tumultuous year of lockdowns and lost…

Mon 26th July 2021

Excitement grows around Stockton Waterfront development with new plans announced for community focused facilities

Exciting plans to reshape the development of Council facilities have been announced, including the development of a new leisure centre alongside a new library, customer service and register office…

Fri 23rd July 2021

‘Stockton Hairdresser happy to be back in business’

A NEW mum has spoken of her relief after her hair salon survived the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic in the second YouTube Series Humans of the High Street.

Mon 19th July 2021

‘KEEP CALM AND HAVE A CUPPA’ - STOCKTON TEA ROOM BRINGS COMFORT TO CUSTOMERS

A CAFE in Stockton which opened two days before the first lockdown is looking forward to realising its full potential, following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Mon 12th July 2021

Staying open during lockdown was right for DBS customers, Alex tells Humans of the High Street

FOR Alex Robson, Stockton branch manager of Darlington Building Society, staying open throughout the pandemic gave him a welcome sense of normality.

Mon 5th July 2021

JOB HUNTING? DROP INTO THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING HUB

A one-stop-shop to help people on their search for job and training opportunities has opened in Stockton town centre.

Thu 1st July 2021

Estate Agent praises Stockton BID for bringing businesses together during lockdown

Luke Johnson tells of “completely bonkers” time for housing market.

Mon 28th June 2021

STOCKTON CAN ‘EVOLVE AND THRIVE’ SAY MAKERS OF HUMANS OF THE HIGH STREET

STOCKTON High Street is evolving not dying – that’s the message from the second series of Humans of the High Street, as businesses begin their recovery from the pandemic.

Tue 22nd June 2021

CHARITY BOOK COMMEMORATES MEMORIES OF THE PANDEMIC

A book of children's stories about their lockdown experiences has been created to raise funds for the reading charity Bookmark.

Fri 18th June 2021

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