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Middlesbrough Hemlington Lake toxic algae warning
Visitors are being advised to avoid contact with the water in a lake after testing revealed it contains toxic blue-green bacteria, which can be harmful to humans, has been found to be above the warning level in Hemlington Lake on the outskirts of Middlesbrough, the local council Environment Agency (EA) has warned the algae can be fatal to animals if ingested and people are being urged not to allow their dogs to enter the to the EA, areas where there is a bloom will have water that appears less clear and may look green, blue-green or greenish-brown. A spokesperson for Middlesbrough Council said: "Tests carried out by the Environment Agency on the water at Hemlington Lake have shown that blue/green algae levels are above the warning threshold."The high levels make the water potentially toxic to humans and dogs, especially if it's ingested."The problem can occur during calm weather when several bloom forming species rise to the surface, creating an appearance like paint, mousse or small clumps. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
24-07-2025
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Boy, 14, charged over Middlesbrough skate park stabbing
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with wounding with intent after another teenager, 16, was stabbed at a skate altercation happened at about 19:50 BST on Tuesday at Middlesbrough Sports Village on Marton injured boy is in hospital in a stable condition, Cleveland Police 14-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court later. Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the attack or anyone with footage from the skate park around that time to contact them. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
23-07-2025
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Middlesbrough teenager stabbed at skate park
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital after being stabbed in a skate Police said the altercation happened at about 19:50 BST on Tuesday at Middlesbrough Sports Village on Marton teenager was taken to hospital, where he remains, for treatment for multiple stab injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening, the force said.A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in police custody. The force has asked anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with footage from the skate park around that time to contact them. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
