Plans for shops on Marton Manor green space turned down

An area of green space in Middlesbrough is to be protected from development after a plan for shops was rejected.

Councillors decided unanimously not to sell the land at Marton Manor near the Apple Tree pub.

A Middlesbrough Council spokesman said the proposed development had met with "strong opposition."

Councillor Mike Carr said: "We are pleased with the result, both that the land will not be sold now, nor for the foreseeable future."