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Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a spate of burglaries that took place in February;

Cleveland Fire Brigade have launched its ‘Let’s Get Fired Up About Arson’ campaign to raise awareness of deliberate fires and help stamp it out within our communities;

...and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are continuing to hold focus group sessions to give you the opportunity to ask questions about library services in our area, talk about what the library means to you and what you would like to see offered in the future.

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a spate of burglaries that took place in February. 

Both teenagers were charged with multiple offences and appeared at Teesside Magistrates’ Court this week. 

One youth, aged 17, has been charged with five burglaries, fraud and other motoring offences. 

The other teen, also aged 17, has now been charged with two burglaries, three motoring offences, two fraud offences and being in possession of a bladed article. 

Cleveland Fire Brigade have launched its ‘Let’s Get Fired Up About Arson’ campaign to raise awareness of deliberate fires and help stamp it out within our communities.

A staggering 85% of all fire calls made to the Brigade are deliberate in nature – the highest in the country.

The main targets are vehicles, grasslands and rubbish.

Figures show there were more than 4000 deliberate fires from April 2022 to the end of January 2023, a 42% increase on the five-year average.

Throughout the campaign the Brigade will be working with local community groups on clean-ups and litter picks and providing waste skips for community use.

Crews will also be out and about giving fire safety advice to keep your home safe.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council are continuing to hold focus group sessions to give you the opportunity to ask questions about library services in our area, talk about what the library means to you and what you would like to see offered in the future.

Spaces are very limited, so if you would like to attend, or want to ask about future sessions held in other locations, please ask a member of staff in one of our areas libraries or call the Contact Centre on 01642774774.

An online session is also being held in April, outside of working hours, for those who may struggle to attend one of the sessions in person.