Aja Dodd

Darlington

Journalist and Writer at Freelance

Journalist @BBCTees /@BBCNEandCumbria Previously @TheNorthernEcho Voice Over 🎙 Does a bit of acting 🎭 [email protected]

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Stockton woman losing sleep over rats under floorboards

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Aja Dodd

Aja DoddBBC Radio TeesReporting fromStockton-on-TeesRat infestations, damp and mould are causing a housing group's residents "nothing but stress". Courtney Mannion and Anne Purchase-Walker have both complained to their landlord, housing association Thirteen Group, about the conditions of their homes on Northbourne Road in Stockton-on-Tees. Ms Mannion said she could hear rats scratching about in her walls at night, which was "sickening".
Concern over Middlesbrough's James Cook Hospital parking plan

2 months ago | bbc.com | Aja Dodd

Thousands sign petition over hospital parking planBBCDr Jack Fletcher says there is not enough parking space at the hospitalMore than 10,000 people have signed a petition against plans to bring in automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) in a hospital's car park. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said it was introducing the technology at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough later this year.
Region's last House of Fraser to stay open

Nov 11, 2024 | msn.com | Aja Dodd
Region's last House of Fraser to stay open

Nov 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Aja Dodd

The last remaining branch of House of Fraser in north-east England is to stay open following threats of closure. A deal has officially been agreed for the chain to remain in Darlington's historic Binns building. Darlington Borough Council said the store was a "cherished" part of the town's heritage and it was "thrilled" the future of the building had been secured.
Emus on the run after escaping from farm

Nov 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Aja Dodd

A pair of emus are on the run after escaping from their home by jumping over a fence. The two birds made their great escape from Gripps Farm in Brotton, Teesside, on Sunday lunchtime. The were spotted at Hunley Gold Club in Brotton at about 14:00 GMT on Sunday. Owner Kerys McAuley is urging the public not to approach the birds as they can be nervous and will run, but asks anyone who sees them to contact the RSPCA as soon as possible.
Riverside regeneration gets £30m funding boost

Oct 15, 2024 | msn.com | Aja Dodd

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Single mother offered accommodation 250 miles away

Oct 8, 2024 | aol.com | Aja Dodd

October 9, 2024 at 12:33 AMThe former mining village of Horden is more than 250 miles away from London [Google]A young single mother has been told the only council house available is 250 miles away. Demi Longworth, who needs to leave temporary accommodation in Hillingdon, Greater London, this week, has been offered a permanent home in Horden in County Durham.
Cat 'returns from dead' four days after cremation

Sep 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Aja Dodd

Aja Dodd - BBC Radio TeesSeptember 6, 2024 at 1:22 AM·3 min readA cat surprised its owners by walking through the cat flap days after it was thought to have been cremated. Nicci Knight was on holiday with her family in Turkey when she was told by her neighbours they had found her cat, Ted, drowned in their pond. She quickly organised for the body to be cremated in Thornaby while she was away.
Community rallies after cafe burgled twice

Aug 22, 2024 | msn.com | Aja Dodd

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'Rats the size of dogs' and rubbish plaguing Middlesbrough

Aug 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Aja Dodd

Residents have claimed piles of rubbish outside their homes has started to attract "rats the size of dogs". Bin collections in Middlesbrough have recently changed from weekly to fortnightly, prompting concerns from some about vermin. However, people in one neighbourhood in the town's Central ward told the BBC "disgusting" waste had plagued their backstreets for "at least a decade". Labour councillors said they inspect the alleys once a week and report issues to the authority.