AN agency that helps people across Middlesbrough maintain their independence has gained national recognition.
APPRENTICES of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust celebrated success at the Health Education England North East Apprenticeship Awards - with one being named North East Apprentice of the Year.
AYRESOME WARD BY-ELECTION RESULTS
Results in the Ayresome Ward by-election held on Thursday, July 13, 2017:
| Jill Coleman | Conservative Party | 252 |
| Carl Martinez | Green Party | 13 |
| Rhid Nugent | Liberal Democrats | 15 |
| Vic Walkington | Labour Party | 414 Elected |
Rejected ballot papers: 1
Electorate: 4,170
Turn-out: 16.67%
PARK END & BECKFIELD WARD BY-ELECTION RESULTS
Results in the Ayresome Ward by-election held on Thursday, July 13, 2017:
| Ron Armstrong | Conservative Party | 59 |
| Ian Blades | Labour Party | 302 |
| Wen Cai Bowman | Liberal Democrats | 10 |
| Jan Mohan | Independent | 505 Elected |
| Jamie Rawlings | Green Party | 12 |
Rejected ballot papers: 0
Electorate: 5,901
Turn-out: 15.05%
The polls were called following the deaths of Middlesbrough Councillors Bernie Taylor and Peter Cox who represented Ayresome and Park End & Beckfield wards respectively.
A FIVE-WEEK course in baby massage is on offer at Grove Hill Community Hub on Bishopton Road in Middlesbrough.