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Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a knifepoint robbery in Eston;

Meanwhile officers are also appealing for information as they investigate a robbery reported in Eston yesterday afternoon;

...and It's been announced that the long-awaited reopening of Saltburn’s cliff tramway is happening today - just in time for the town’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a knifepoint robbery in Eston.

The incident happened around 8pm yesterday evening, at Corals Bookmakers on Fabian Road.

A male suspect entered the bookmakers before going behind the till and making threats with a knife before stealing a quantity of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male, around 6ft tall, aged 30-40 years old and wearing a grey/white hooded top with horizontal stripes and charcoal sleeves, charcoal trousers, a cap, white trainers and he was carrying crutches and walking with a slight limp.

Anyone information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101.

Meanwhile officers are also appealing for information as they investigate a robbery reported in Eston yesterday afternoon.

The incident was at Wilsons Newsagents on Ayton Crescent, just before 3pm yesterday.

A man is reported to have entered the store and snatched the till, before making off with cash.

Police are investigating and are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage which may assist their enquiries to contact them on 101.

It's been announced that the long-awaited reopening of Saltburn’s cliff tramway is happening today - just in time for the town’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The iconic landmark opened in 1884 and is one of the region’s most popular attractions, however it has been closed since the first national covid lockdown.

In October last year, the Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council said that they planned to have the tram running again in time for Easter this year, however this was delayed when an issue was spotted during a routine maintenance test last month.

Payments for the cliff lift will be cash-only for the time being, and the council say that booking in advance is recommended.