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News from August 2008 |
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| Extension will really make a Splash |
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| Friday 29 August 2008 |
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A multi million pound extension to Splash in Stockton will create a state of the art leisure centre facility enhancing the already hugely popular centre. more about Extension will really make a Splash |
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| Unavoidable delays on roadworks |
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| Friday 29 August 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council extends its apologies to motorists for the unavoidable delays to work being carried out at the A1027 Ring Road, Bishopton Avenue/Bishopton Road West near Sainsburys in Stockton. more about Unavoidable delays on roadworks |
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| Bright smiles all round |
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| Thursday 28 August 2008 |
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CHILDREN in Stockton will be smiling even brighter thanks to a new scheme to take better care of their teeth. more about Bright smiles all round |
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| High tech camera will spot offenders |
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| Thursday 28 August 2008 |
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A NEW state-of-the art CCTV camera, the first of its kind to be used in the north east, will be used on Stockton High Street to aid the smooth flow of traffic, ease traffic congestion, improve journey times for public transport as well as improving road safety. more about High tech camera will spot offenders |
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| Raising money for Hartburn Lodge |
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| Thursday 28 August 2008 |
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EVERYONE is welcome to go along to the fete at Hartburn Lodge (in Hartburn) on Sunday, September 14. more about Raising money for Hartburn Lodge |
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| Family events cancelled |
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| Wednesday 27 August 2008 |
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TWO family events due to take place over the next two weeks have been cancelled. more about Family events cancelled |
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| Triathlon success |
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| Wednesday 27 August 2008 |
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THE Stockton Triathlon, held yesterday, has been hailed as a great success. more about Triathlon success |
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| What's Up in the night sky this autumn |
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| Tuesday 26 August 2008 |
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WYNYARD Planetarium is inviting people to discover ?What?s Up?? this autumn with a range of public shows. more about What's Up in the night sky this autumn |
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| Mandale shortlisted again for regeneration award |
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| Friday 22 August 2008 |
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AN AMBITIOUS £100m regeneration scheme has again been shortlisted for the finals of a national award. more about Mandale shortlisted again for regeneration award |
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| Olympic Flag Raising |
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| Thursday 21 August 2008 |
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STOCKTON will celebrate the handover of the Olympics in style with the official raising of the Olympic flag on Sunday, August 24 at 2:30pm. The flag handover marks the end of the Beijing Games and the start of the countdown to the 2012 London Games. more about Olympic Flag Raising |
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| Youngsters presented with prizes |
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| Thursday 21 August 2008 |
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TWO lucky children will be presented with prizes of gift vouchers and motoring goodies, by the Mayor of Stockton, after winning a competition run by Stockton Council?s Trading Standards. more about Youngsters presented with prizes |
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| Batty about Moths? |
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| Thursday 21 August 2008 |
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THE mysterious lives of bats and moths will be revealed at Wynyard Woodland Park on Friday, August 29, from 9pm ? 10pm. more about Batty about Moths? |
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| Summer Show - Cancelled |
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| Wednesday 20 August 2008 |
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A MAJOR event due to take place this weekend, Friday to Monday 22 to 25 August at Preston Park, Stockton, has had to be cancelled. more about Summer Show - Cancelled |
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| Not an appealing case - at a cost |
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| Wednesday 20 August 2008 |
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STOCKTON Council has won its right to revoke a Private Hire Operators Licence at Teesside Crown Court on August 18, following the withdrawal of an appeal by the Operator, Tees Valley Cabs Limited. more about Not an appealing case - at a cost |
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| Come along and take a sneaky peek |
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| Wednesday 20 August 2008 |
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EXCITING plans for the future of Thornaby Central Library and Customer Service Centre go on show next week ? and you are invited to go along for a sneak preview. more about Come along and take a sneaky peek |
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| Making Stockton a safe place to live |
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| Monday 18 August 2008 |
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SAFER Stockton Partnership is marking its tenth anniversary - and there is much to celebrate over the past decade. more about Making Stockton a safe place to live |
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| Youngsters get their passport to healthy eating |
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| Monday 18 August 2008 |
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STOCKTON Borough primary school pupils are set to take a healthy eating trip when they return after the summer holidays thanks to a new initiative. more about Youngsters get their passport to healthy eating |
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| Four days of fun at Stockton's Summer Show |
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| Monday 18 August 2008 |
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PRESTON Park will once again host Stockton's annual Summer Show from Friday August 22 to Sunday Monday 25. more about Four days of fun at Stockton's Summer Show |
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| Become a super hero at Spark |
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| Friday 15 August 2008 |
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YOUNGSTERS can create their own super hero during the holidays thanks to a series of art workshops at Spark. more about Become a super hero at Spark |
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| World championships are back in Stockton |
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| Wednesday 13 August 2008 |
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THE World Parmo Championships are set to return to Stockton for the second year and your votes are needed once again! more about World championships are back in Stockton |
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| Get crafty and say bonjour to learning |
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| Wednesday 13 August 2008 |
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WHETHER you want to brush up on your language skills, sniff out an aromatherapy course or click onto the world of computers there is something for you right here in Stockton Borough. more about Get crafty and say bonjour to learning |
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| Read all about it with mega book sale |
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| Wednesday 13 August 2008 |
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IF you're looking for some light reading while relaxing on your summer holiday then drop in to Stockton Central Library next week for its mega book sale. more about Read all about it with mega book sale |
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| Calling all new mums |
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| Wednesday 13 August 2008 |
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EXERCISE sessions for mums wanting to get back in shape are being held across the Borough. more about Calling all new mums |
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| Summer Show returns with Festival of Sport |
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| Wednesday 13 August 2008 |
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FAMILIES can take part in a weekend of summer fun this month culminating in the raising of the Olympic flag marking the end of the Beijing games. more about Summer Show returns with Festival of Sport |
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| Stockton trainees under African skies |
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| Monday 11 August 2008 |
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Getting a taste of Africa to help with their training. more about Stockton trainees under African skies |
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| Shooting stars at Wynyard this summer |
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| Friday 08 August 2008 |
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Wynyard Woodland Planetarium is hosting a night of observing on Monday, August 11 giving people the chance to see the Perseid meteor shower. more about Shooting stars at Wynyard this summer |
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| Stockton triathlon - Time's running out to enter |
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| Thursday 07 August 2008 |
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RUNNERS, swimmers and cyclists are being reminded time is running out to enter the Stockton Triathlon. more about Stockton triathlon - Time's running out to enter |
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| Musical magic with brass band in the park |
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| Thursday 07 August 2008 |
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PRESTON Park is the place to be this weekend with a brass band concert. more about Musical magic with brass band in the park |
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| It's now even easier to register |
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| Thursday 07 August 2008 |
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STOCKTON Borough Council is making it even easier for people to register to vote thanks to a new service. more about It's now even easier to register |
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| Get to Billingham for the Great Salt Run |
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| Wednesday 06 August 2008 |
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THE ancient salt trade of Billingham is the focus for the latest in the series of guided cycle rides, organised by Stockton Council?s Road Safety Team. more about Get to Billingham for the Great Salt Run |
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| Stockton Council appoints Jane Humphreys as Corporate Director |
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| Tuesday 05 August 2008 |
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STOCKTON-on-Tees Borough Council has appointed Guisborough-born Jane Humphreys as its new Corporate Director of Children, Education and Social Care. more about Stockton Council appoints Jane Humphreys as Corporate Director |
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| Top Tees Valley athlete ready for Stockton Triathlon |
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| Monday 04 August 2008 |
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Veteran triathlete Roger Godley from Ingleby Barwick, who has competed in the world triathlon championships for Great Britain, is getting ready for a similar triple challenge event on his doorstep with the Stockton Triathlon. more about Top Tees Valley athlete ready for Stockton Triathlon |
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| High praise for 'Little Gem' school |
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| Monday 04 August 2008 |
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Outstanding personal development and pupil wellbeing has led to Preston Primary School being described as a ?little gem? by inspectors in its latest Ofsted report. more about High praise for 'Little Gem' school |
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| Community Service for Stockton flytipper |
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| Friday 01 August 2008 |
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A STOCKTON man was today ordered to complete 60 hours of community service and ordered to pay £300 costs after being found guilty of fly tipping. more about Community Service for Stockton flytipper |
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