Fire safety and reducing the number of deliberate fires are on the shopping list for Cleveland Fire Brigade as they look to support smaller retail premises with sleeping accommodation above.
Some of Middlesbrough's best known vehicles are helping to spread the word on climate change.
They've brought a vibrant splash of colour to roundabouts and verges across Middlesbrough - and they're set to become a permanent fixture.
A new arrival is shaking things up with a mouth-watering array of tasty treats - and plans to expand.