Middlesbrough businesses want compensation over station upgrade
Business owners operating inside Middlesbrough bus station say they should be given compensation because a period of renovations to the site has reduced the number of customers passing through.
The station is currently undergoing an upgrade, which means buses will being diverted for up the six weeks. Business owners say takings have fallen by up to 70% and Middlesbrough council should reduce their rent throughout the work.
The council says it has made clear that shops inside the station remain open and is on regular contact with owners on the upgrade progress.
More top news
Campaigners continue fight to save Friarage services
Campaigners from the Save the Friarage group say they will continue to fight the proposals to downgrade children's and maternity services.
Pools appoint Cooper as new boss
Hartlepool United have appointed Colin Cooper as the club's new manager with Craig Hignett as his assistant boss
Newcastle offer backing to Pardew
Newcastle United have released a statement ending speculation over Alan Pardew's future as manager