Loftus5 Feb 2026More children to get free breakfast at schoolFour primary schools across Teesside will get government funding to provide pupils with breakfast.5 Feb 202617 Jan 2026Council tackles empty shops to revive high streetA local authority is issuing legal letters to tackle long-term vacant shops in its town centres.17 Jan 20269 Dec 2025Animal ban over dogs found in 'filthy' conditionsA woman gets a five-year ban on keeping animals after 30 dogs were found at a house in Loftus.9 Dec 202517 Sep 2025Farm blaze causes thousands of pounds of damagePolice say the fire was started deliberately and an investigation continues.17 Sep 202516 Aug 2025Trying to keep the sword dancing tradition aliveThe Land of Iron is holding workshops for young people so the longsword tradition is not forgotten.16 Aug 202514 Jul 2025Calls for plan to improve town's 'eyesore' pubThe Royal Hotel has been empty for many years and is "in dire need" of repairs, councillors say.14 Jul 20256 May 2025Public toilets closed due to racist graffitiRepairs and deep cleaning are taking place after a series of problems over recent weeks.6 May 202518 Jan 2025Pirates travel for 14-year-old's funeralPeople in costume from across the country come to Loftus to honour Billy Maskell, who loved pirates.18 Jan 202517 Oct 2024New defences for town deluged by flash floodsThe Environment Agency is funding the project in a bid to protect homes in Loftus from flooding.17 Oct 2024...
