MP calls for CCTV and tougher penalties after “horrendous” Sadberge fly-tipping Monday, 13 April, 2026 A Teesside MP has called for tougher enforcement measures and the installation of CCTV after a “horrendous” incident of fly-tipping in Sadberge sparked anger among residents. Matt Vickers said the scale of the dumping in the Darlington village was “completely unacceptable” and warned stronger deterrents are needed to prevent further incidents. Photos shared by the MP on social media show large... Local News
Thousands of North East jobs at risk as OpenAI pulls back 10th April 2026 A Teesside MP has warned that jobs and investment could slip away from the region after OpenAI paused plans for a major data centre in the North East. The £31... Local News
Matt Vickers slams ‘chaos’ as rollout of Labour’s new bin system leaves almost 6,000 missed collections in one day. 31st March 2026 Stockton’s Conservative MP, Matt Vickers, has slammed the rollout of the Labour Council’s new waste collection system, describing the first day as “complete... Local News
Matt Vickers slams ‘theft’ of money from Yarm and Eaglescliffe – as Stockton’s Labour Council looks to divert the money elsewhere 10th March 2026 Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has slammed Stockton’s Labour Council after it was revealed that money secured to improve Yarm and Eaglescliffe could be... Local News
Matt Vickers MP urges ‘cast iron guarantees’ for children with SEND needs 24th February 2026 Stockton’s Conservative MP, Matt Vickers, has responded to the government’s announcement regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms... Local News
Matt Vickers celebrates the start of a new era for Thornaby as work begins on new swimming pool 16th February 2026 Stockton’s Conservative MP Matt Vickers has spoken of his delight as work begins in Thornaby Town Centre on a new state-of-the-art leisure swimming pool, thanks... Local News
Matt Vickers slams Labour Government as Cleveland Police set to face worst funding settlement in the country 23rd January 2026 It has been revealed that Cleveland Police is facing a £2.4 million funding shortfall after receiving the worst financial settlement in the whole country... Local News
Labour MPs vote to allow Northern Ireland veterans to be prosecuted in ‘day of shame’ 22nd January 2026 The vast majority of Tees Valley Labour MPs voted in favour of the proposals, while Stockton’s Conservative MP, Matt Vickers, was the only MP in the North East... Local News
Cycle lane scheme downgraded after five-year delay and unnecessary tree loss 6th January 2026 A long-delayed cycle lane scheme in Stockton is finally going ahead, but concerns have been raised about a major downgrade in ambition and value compared to... Local News
Yarm's Banking Hub to open in early 2026! 19th December 2025 Yarm's Banking Hub will officially open in early 2026 at Ashbookes on Yarm High Street. Stockton's Conservative MP Matt Vickers said “I am delighted Yarm is... Local News
