๐ Meet Bill, who loves visiting the ice rink thanks to White House Care Home!
โธ๏ธ This week there was a special visit from
@thismorning
with
@dancingonice
star
@TheMattEvers
!
โค๏ธ Prepare to have your heart warmed.
We are sending our best wishes to the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Cllr Mohammed Javed, and his family, as he is in the intensive care unit at the University Hospital of North Tees after contracting coronavirus.
His family ask that everyone hold Cllr Javed in their thoughts.
We're supporting
@stockton_townfc
in their bid for glory in the FA Vase Final at
#Wembley
by lighting up
#Stockton
Town Hall, our bridges and riverside in the club's colours. Bring the cup home for Stockton-on-Tees on Sunday 20 May lads!
#UTA
The High Street, Riverside and Newport Bridge lighting will be turning blue tonight to support the
#NHS
We want to show our appreciation to all the healthcare staff who are working hard to care for those unwell with
#COVID19
Thank you!
#LightitBlue
#ClapForOurCarers
What a coup this is.
We're bringing the GreatNorth City Games to the Tees from the Tyne and it's all thanks to our partnership with
@Great_Run
and
@TeesValleyCA
.
What a weekend it's going to be! Yet another good reason to
#EnjoyTeesValley
in 2019.
๐๐ These new road markings outside the University Hospital of North Tees on Hardwick Road have gone down just in time for tonight's clap. Big thanks to our contractor, Premier RoadMarkings too. ๐
#ThankYouNHS
#clapforcarers
#clapforNHS
#clapforourkeyworkers
โ The sign has gone up on the front of the
@stockton_globe
ahead of Thursdayโs โrevealโ of the restored venue!
Cllr Nigel Cooke: โItโs simply fantastic to see that famous Globe name going back up as we get ready to welcome the stars back to Stockton later this year."
๐ A new 10 mile stretch of the England Coast Path has opened today linking Newport Bridge to North Gare.
โ๐ถโโ Perfect for people who enjoy taking in long walks - it adds 5km of footpath.
๐ฅ Check out this stunning drone footage for a tour of the new route!
@NaturalEngland
Weโve assembled this new food distribution hub at the back of Splash and are working with our brilliant VCSE organisations to make sure food is reaching our most vulnerable residents during the
#COVID19
pandemic. 1/3
***ALL PARKS/PLAY AREAS TO CLOSE***
๐ We are closing all of our parks and play areas until further notice to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to support social distancing measures.
๐ This includes both Preston Park Museum and Grounds (
@pparkmuseum
) and its play area.
We're proud to support
#PurpleChristmas
and light up
#Stockton
Town Hall and riverside lights for this excellent campaign to raise awareness of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation.
Tonight we will be lighting Stockton Town Hall and Stockton Riverside purple to raise awareness of Child Abuse. If you are concerned about a child get in touch
#purplesummer
#ONEVOICETOGETHER
๐บ Have you seen the wonderful wildflowers across Stockton-on-Tees?
๐ They arenโt just for residents to enjoy โ they play an important part in supporting wildlife such as bees & butterflies.
๐ธ If you have any pics of the displays please share them using
#ourbeautifulborough
Plans to demolish the Castlegate Shopping Centre and Swallow Hotel and create a new riverside park have been drawn-up in response to last yearโs public consultation
๐ The Councilโs animal welfare team have won the
@RSPCA_official
Gold Stray Dogs Award
๐ฃ๏ธ Cllr Steve Nelson, Cab Member for Access, Communities & Community Safety: โI'm proud of our officers who go the extra mile to ensure the health & happiness of our four-legged friends.
Howโs this for some eye-popping natural beauty? ๐๐ค
Huge thanks to the incredibly talented Simon McCabe from
#Stockton
-on-Tees for sharing this wonderful video!
#ourbeautifulborough
Did you know an army of volunteers, charities, community groups, Town Councils and the Council has assembled across Stockton-on-Tees to make sure help reaches those who need it most during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? 1/5
๐ค We're so proud of
@CalumTitley
our Safeguarding Adults Manager who's been nominated for a
@PrideOfBritain
award!
โค๏ธ In memory of his son Joshua, he's raised ยฃ30,000 by running 1000 miles with a bin on his back. ๐ Well done Calum.
๐บ Watch here
๐ Carol Trainor has given more than 35 years of outstanding service working hard as a cleaner at Hume House in Stockton.
๐คฉ Outgoing Chief Executive Neil Schneider wanted to pay a visit to a special former colleague from their days in housing services...
๐๐ป Thank you Carol!
โ๏ธ Ten years ago the River Tees froze over during a very cold spell in Stockton.
๐ธ This photo was taken by Jeff Fowler on Christmas Eve 2010 and is courtesy of the treasure trove that is the
#PictureStockton
Archive.
Big shout out to all the carers and key workers in all manner of roles who are doing so much for us during the
#COVID19
outbreak. Thank you to each and every one of you.
๐
#ClapForCarers
โค๏ธ๐
๐
#ClapForKeyWorkers
โค๏ธ๐
We're always on the lookout for stunning photographs to share on our Instagram. And from time to time we get something through that really takes the breath away. This is one such time. Thanks to Insta user 'bowiegirl_' for this absolute showstopper. ๐๐๐๐โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
We're bringing back green waste collections later this month. It'll be a monthly collection taking place on weekends. Thank you for all your patience and understanding, and all your messages of support for our crews. It means a lot. ๐
Full details:
๐ฅ Our Platinum Jubilee Beacon is lit - and isnโt it a beauty?
๐ฌ๐ง Itโs one of thousands of beacons lit tonight across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and UK Overseas Territories.
#PlatinumJubilee
ย |
#platinumjubilee2022
|
#BeaconLighting
Doing our bit to help those most in need. โค๏ธ
If you or someone you know is in need of help then call the โCOVID Community Support Teamโ on 01642 524 500. The team is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
It's been drawn to our attention that yesterday's reminder about green waste collections prompted a number of you to instruct partners/spouses/family members to cut grass and hedges this weekend.
To those of you whose dreams of a relaxing weekend now lie in tatters, we're sorry.
Stocktonโs High Street, riverside and Newport Bridge will join landmarks across the country in being lit up in the Ukrainian national colours from tonight.
The lighting will be set to blue and yellow until Sunday night in a symbolic act of solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
Stockton Town Hall is going pink tonight for
#OrganDonationWeek
. We are proud to recognise the tremendous impact organ donation has on the lives of others.
@NHSOrganDonor
๐ Eligible for free school meals? Unable to get it from school as normal?
๐ฅช A packed lunch will be available at your Family Hub!
๐ฉโ๐ณ Served between 11:30am - 2pm
โ๏ธ Can't get there? Call Help Point - 01642 527225
๐ก Find your nearest hub:
๐Birthday boy Jacob Lee, 3, loves to see our bin crews making their rounds.๐
His parents say he is fascinated and sits by the door waiting for them to arrive on collection day!
Watch as Jacob is given an extra special birthday presentโฆ๐๐
๐ป Remember Baloo was missing his owner earlier this week?
๐คฉ Good news - Joshua has been reunited with his favourite bear buddy at the Rediscover Shop in Stockton!
๐ And he's got a message for all of you that shared our plea to bring them back together...
๐ดโช Our feature lighting is set to red and white and we're flying the St George's flag ahead of the
#ENG
game tonight!
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Come on England!
#ITSCOMINGHOME
๐ On this day 195 years ago - history was made!
๐ The Stockton Darlington Railway officially opened
โฐ The countdown is on - we're working w/
@darlingtonbc
and partners on a first class celebration of the 200th anniversary in 2025
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๐ Meet Anna, who has been going the extra mile with her litter picking in Elm Tree.
๐ We were so impressed, we sent a litter picking kit for her to use.
โ We think she looks the part.
๐ Thank you Anna - keep up the good work!
Busy morning on Stockton High Street as
@BBCBreakfast
join us to talk about todayโs
#GrimseyReview2
which says โitโs time to reshape our town centresโ
Letโs give a warm welcome to the latest intake of 140 international students who have arrived in Stockton-on-Tees. They will be attending Durham University International Study Centre. We hope you make the most of your time here!
ANOTHER BIG EVENT COMING TO TEES VALLEY ๐ฅ
@stocktoncouncil
's High Street will be transformed to host talent from across the world for the Great North CityGames, as they compete against a host of home-grown athletes.
Find out more here ->
๐ฅ That's a wrap for this year's Stockton Fireworks!
๐ Thanks for all of your positive comments on social media - sounds like the display was a hit!
๐คฉ For more great experiences, visit
Hats off to the dexterous driving by
@MammoetHolding
who've transported a 700 tonne cargo through the Borough. ๐ฎ
With our assistance, the six 70m storage vessels were safely routed from Port Clarence to Seal Sands in 10.5 hours each. An impressive feat! ๐
Well done all! ๐๐
A shot of Stockton High Street in 1983 - the year of the Compact Disc, the ยฃ1 coin and the first episode of Blackadder. Towards the left hand side you can see Barratt's and Callers Pegasus and a Tees Motor Services bus on the right.
๐จ BREAKING NEWS ๐จ
๐
@Palomafaith
to play
@stockton_globe
in October 2021!
๐คฉ More announcements featuring some very big names in music and comedy to follow in the coming weeks...
๐ค
@HeritageFundNOR
๐ This is Flo, who has been going the extra mile with her litter picking in Eaglescliffe.
๐ We were so impressed, we went to meet her.
๐ฅ Oh and we couldn't forget an Easter egg for her to enjoy!
โค๏ธ Well done Flo, you're an inspiration.
Weโve had a spike in
#COVID19
cases and we need your help to flatten it. Please share so we can get this message out far and wide and get our numbers back down.
If you think you're excited about the Great North CityGames coming to Stockton next year then check out
@RKilty1
in this video.
The Teesside ๐ช๏ธis a man
on
A MISSION!
This is a World and European Champion, and an Olympian, but look how much this means to him.
STOCKTON HIGH STREET, 1890s
Horses and carriages await passengers. A steam tram travels, possibly heading for Norton.
On the left is the Coffee Palace, one of a number of places that tried to fight against the excessive drinking in the townโs public houses.
We've been sent this great photo of Norton Duck Pond by Aimz Photography UK - remember if you're out and about in the borough with your camera, we'd love to see your photos!
Tag us or use the hashtag
#ourbeautifulborough
This Saturday we welcome
@stockton_townfc
to Stockton high street! Players will be in the high street marquee at 12pm where they will be presented with a special civic gift. There will also be an opportunity to meet the players and take photos. So come down and show your support!
There will be a Civic Reception for the team this coming Saturday 2nd June at 12pm in recognition of their FA Vase achievements. The event will take place at the Stockton Stages event on the High Street. It would be fantastic to see you all there to show your support.
#UTA
*** BLING FROM 100BC! ***
Among the oldest items in the
@pparkmuseum
collection is this dainty earring. Made many centuries before Pandora bracelets were a thing, it dates back to 100BC and was found in an
#ironage
settlement at Thorpe Thewles.
#jewellery
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Overheard on Stockton High Street...
Inquisitive child: โWhy are those cars hanging up grandad?โ
Grandad: โTheyโre waiting for a service son.โ
Grandad, we donโt know who you are but we applaud your razor wit. ๐๐
@SIRF_Stockton
#sirf19
#humour
#festival
Save the Date! Stockton Children's Book of the Year returns to Stockton Central Library on 24th and 25th March for a weekend packed with author talks, workshops, book signings and more! Tickets are on sale Saturday 24 February from Rediscover Stockton Shop, Stockton High Street.
โก๏ธ This way for
@stockton_globe
!
๐ง These tourist destinations signs are being installed on the main routes across the Borough to help you find your way to the venue.
๐ข Want to know the latest news and show announcements? Sign up to the newsletter at
๐ Tonight, we mark the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week by turning our feature lighting pink & blue.
๐ Every journey after pregnancy & baby loss is different, but there's support available every step of the way.
๐
@BLA_Campaign
#BabyLoss
#BLAW2022
๐คฉ The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor Jim Beall, is all set for tonight's
#Stockton
Sparkles launch night!
๐ He'll be joined on stage from 5.30pm by BBC Tees presenter
@GaryAPhilipson
, Dan Westwood and Santa himself!
Join us as we pay our respects at Remembrance events across Stockton-on-Tees - find a full round-up of locations here:
Poppies will be projected onto Stockton Town Hall from dusk - a moving tribute.
We will remember them.
#ArmisticeDay100
#LestWeForget