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Zetland FM Local News - 10th April 2021
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has said she is saddened to hear of the death of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh;
A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Normanby;
...and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are advising the public to be aware of changes to council services next week.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has said she is saddened to hear of the death of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.
In a statement released yesterday the Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland, Cllr Carole Morgan said that Prince Philip had served Queen and country with great distinction and honour over a remarkable period of time.
She said that throughout both happy and challenging times, he was a strong and supportive figure to the Queen and has gained universal respect from the people of Great Britain and will be greatly missed by all.
The Union flag has been lowered to half-mast at the Redcar Community Heart and public buildings and will remain at half-mast until 8am on the morning following Prince Philip's funeral.
Due to Covid restrictions the council is unable to open Books of Condolences in public buildings, but condolences can be sent on-line via email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In other news...
A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Normanby.
The incident happened on Wednesday 24th March at Jack's Store at the junction of Normanby Road and Normanby High Street.
A man is reported to have entered the store around 10:20pm and approached the till area, where he pulled out a knife and demanded money before making off.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and he has now been bailed with conditions, pending further enquiries.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are advising the public to be aware of changes to council services next week.
From Monday, England will move into the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown.
With this next step, there are some changes to council services including the reopening of libraries, leisure centres, youth centres and family hubs.
These services will be opening with all the necessary measures to safely reopen keeping visitors as safe as possible.
There are also changes to weddings and funerals.
From Monday, funerals can continue with up to 30 attendees. Weddings, outdoor receptions, and commemorative events will be able to take place with 15 attendees in premises that are permitted to open.
The full list of changes can be found on the council's website.
