First glimpse of Roger the Dodger at Kirkleatham Museum

For the first time the illustrations of a Teesside cartoonist whose work featured in some of the country's best known comics will be on display at Redcar's Kirkleatham Museum from Saturday, June 28.

Examples of the late Robert T Nixon's work have formed a new exhibition which has been brought together by his family, including over 32 fantasy and landscape scenes and over 20 illustrated comics.

His daughter Catherine Nixon explained: "It's great to see my father's work in this new exhibition. This is the first time the collection has been open for the public to view and the whole family is really pleased to be able to show the collection in the local area where he grew up and lived."

Robert T Nixon was born in South Bank and moved to Guisborough with his family in the early 1960's. Robert worked as a cartoonist for DC Thomson's of Dundee and Fleetway, the comic division of the International Publishing Corporation.

Robert was a cartoonist for over 35 years, and is best known for his work in the Dandy, Beano, Whoopee, Monster Fun, and Shiver & Shake comics. Most of his work involved 'ghosting' many popular comic characters such as 'Lord Snooty' , 'Roger the Dodger', 'Korky the Cat' and 'Frankie Stein' to which he added his own cuter style.

He also brought to life his own creations, including 'Kid Kong', 'Gums', 'King Arthur and his Frights of the Round Table' and 'Ivy the Terrible'.

Pictures from the Yorkshire Regiment Freedom Parade in Redcar today

Pictures from the Yorkshire Regiment Parade today taken by Derek Hudson. Tyne Tees TV news showed us waving the Yorkshire flags during their news coverage of the event.

A chance to wave the Yorkshire flag in Redcar when the Green Howards parade

More than 500 soldiers from The Yorkshire Regiment 2 Yorks (Green Howards) will mark their return from Afghanistan by marching through Redcar next week to receive Redcar and Cleveland Council's Freedom of the Borough.

The Regiment Band will lead the soldiers, all with bayonets fixed, as they set off from Majuba Road on Wednesday, June 18 at 2.30pm to formally receive the Borough's highest civic honour.

They will take a route through the town before stopping on the Esplanade, with the Council's Mayor, Councillor Mike Findley, taking the salute at 3pm, inspecting the troops and presenting a Freedom scroll to the officer in charge, Major Mark Bower, QGM.

The route starts from Majuba Road, turns right on to Lobster Road, left onto Coatham Road, left on to West Dyke Road/West Terrace towards the Town Clock, turns right at the Clock on to the High Street.

At the end of the High Street, the parade will turn left on to the Esplanade, then stops for the presentations along the Esplanade, with a dais opposite Dundas Street.

The Redcar Bowl car park will be closed to the general public. From 1pm onwards, Majuba Road, after the main car park entrance, (the main car park will still be open), Newcomen Terrace and The Esplanade will be closed until after the parade at approximately 4pm.

Lobster Road, Coatham Road and the High Street will have a rolling road closure and will reopen immediately after the parade has passed.

A special map, with key times, showing the route can be seen and/or downloadable from the Council's website.

Photograph your holiday reading

Redcar and Cleveland Council's libraries are setting borrowers a summer holiday challenge: Take a snap to show the holidaymaker's most unusual spot for a read!

The idea links in with The National Year of Reading's theme for June, Reading Escapes, and most of the Borough's libraries are featuring displays of books that take the reader to other countries and other worlds.

At the end of the summer, the aim is to create a travelling exhibition of the most weird and wonderful photos to display in the libraries. You can hand in photos at your local library or send them by email.

Do you need help putting out your wheelie bin?

Redcar & Cleveland Council is updating the list of people requiring assistance with presenting their wheelie bin and recycling box for collection

The entitlement for this is that there are no able bodied persons living at the property.

If you require assistance with this service, please complete and return the slip below to: FREEPOST RRUH XEXZ UEXS, Area Management, Fairway House, Limerick Road, Redcar, TS10 5JU.

If you have any queries regarding this matter please contact Tracey Thistlethwaite on 01642 776966.

Name: …………………………………………… Phone No:…………………………

Address:………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Reason why assistance required





No of able bodied people in home: …………………

Ages of able bodied people:……………………..

Length of time at property:………………………………………………….

Signed:………………………… Date:……………………………………..

Persimmon Homes resubmit Coatham Links planning application

Redcar and Cleveland Council is informing residents that Persimmon Homes have resubmitted a planning application for the proposed Coatham Links development.

Approximately 2,000 letters are being sent to residents in the area and those who objected to the original application, explaining how they can view the application.

Plans will be available to view from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 27 at two locations - the Council's offices at Belmont House, Rectory Lane, Guisborough during normal office hours and in a room signposted from the Redcar Leisure Centre reception area, weekdays from 10am-7pm.

The plans can also be accessed through the Council's website.

It is anticipated that the Council's Planning Committee will meet to discuss the application later in the year.

The application sets out details of a mixed use redevelopment comprising new tourism, sport , recreation, leisure, housing and community facilities including associated highways and infrastructure works.

Persimmon Homes regional projects director Peter Jordan said: "Persimmon remain committed to the delivery of the Coatham Links project. The new application builds upon that which was previously approved and adds urban design enhancements responding positively to requests made by the regional development agency, One North East."

Don't use clear sacks for cans and glass please

Redcar and Cleveland Council is reminding residents not to use the clear recycling bags for the collection of cans and glass because of the possible health and safety risk to collectors.

Clear sacks must only be used for the collection of plastic bottles and clean cardboard. If residents requires a box or blue bag, please call 01642 774774.

Farmers Market on Redcar High Street

On Thursday, 5th June - the Northern Dales Farmers Market, will open on Redcar High Street, from 9am-4pm.

The market will return on the first Thursday of each month until September. It offers a range of high quality, locally produced products including pork, beef, lamb, jams, chutneys, apple juice, patisseries, pies, vegetables, cheese, chocolates, herbs and plants.