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Police are appealing for information after two puppies were stolen during an aggravated burglary;

Officers from Cleveland Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was involved in a collision with a motorcycle in Redcar;

...and train operator Northern has announced that it will run almost 1,400 rail services during RMT strike days next week.

Police are appealing for information after two puppies were stolen during an aggravated burglary. 

The incident happened between 10.30pm and 11pm on Tuesday when a group of around five people entered a house on Clarendon Street in Redcar and threatened the householder.

All are described as male, wearing dark clothing, and all but one had his face covered.

They removed two puppies from the address, however both have now been returned to their rightful owner and are safe and well.

Officers are following several lines of inquiry to trace the people believed to be responsible and we would ask anyone with information which could assist to contact Detective Sergeant Emma Kensey via the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Officers from Cleveland Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was involved in a collision with a motorcycle in Redcar. 

The incident happened at around 5.30pm on Tuesday on the pavement near to the Starting Gate Public House on West Dyke Road. 

Officers would like to trace the rider of the motorcycle, who did not stop at the scene. 

A passing off-duty nurse tended to the cyclist, who suffered rib injuries and grazing.

The motorcyclist is described as a lone male riding a green 125 Enduro style motorcycle which had been driving across a grassed area before the collision happened. 

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the motorcyclist or any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact police.

Train operator Northern has announced that it will run almost 1,400 rail services during RMT strike days next week.

On Monday the 26th and Thursday the 29th of March Northern will run more than 50% of its usual services.

The vast majority of services will operate between 7am and 7pm, with all trains expected to be extremely busy.

On some routes, where trains are not able to run, Northern will supplement its services with the addition of a large fleet of rail replacement buses.

Full details of the revised timetables – together with rail replacement bus schedules – and supporting information for customers can be found on the Northern website - northernrailway.co.uk