In focus Jun 20 2005
The fight to save Billingham Forum from demolition has been captured on camera by an aspiring local filmmaker. more
A high price for Forum Mar 2 2005
Saving Billingham Forum from demolition could cost every household in the borough £30 a year for 25 years, council chiefs warned today. more
£24m rescue Feb 21 2005
Billingham Forum could be completely refurbished under new regeneration plans proposed for the town - but at a cost of £24m. more
Victory hailed as town plans ditched Nov 12 2004
A leading campaigner declared victory for the people of Billingham after hearing councillors officially pull the plug on controversial plans for the town centre. more
Downside to saving forum Oct 4 2004
A decision to protect Billingham's Forum theatre with listed building status may deter companies from investing in the town, it was warned today. more
U-turn Oct 2 2004
Dramatic news that Billingham's Forum Theatre has won listed building status was today welcomed by campaigners battling to save it from demolition. more
A waiting game Sep 15 2004
Fresh delays in getting the green light for a multi-million pound redevelopment of Billingham could set the plans back years, the Gazette can reveal today. more
Gateway to the future? Jul 30 2004
On the final day of our Open to Question debate about the future of Billingham town centre, Cllr Alex Cunningham answers more of your questions. more
Debate taking centre stage Jul 29 2004
Planners want to give Billingham a brand-new face - and that means demolishing the Forum Theatre and building on a town centre park. more
It's your forum... Jul 28 2004
The Billingham Gateway project is the big "hot potato" issue dividing the town over its future. more
'Only way to halt decline' Jul 27 2004
Billingham residents are warned that the only way to stop their town suffering further decline is to demolish the Forum and replace it with a supermarket. more
What a tangled web Jul 26 2004
A spoof website mocking a campaign to save Billingham Forum was today dismissed as "utter rubbish". more
Now THAT'S entertainment Jul 19 2004
Two groups warring for months over Billingham Forum Theatre have joined forces to thrash out a future for the place. more
Huge response in debate Jul 12 2004
The gazette has been inundated with letters and e-mails in our Open to Question debate on the controversial Billingham Gateway Scheme. more
Protest letters over Forum Jul 6 2004
More than two and a half thousand letters of objection have now been sent to the Government in protest at the planned demolition of Billingham Forum. more
Call to back plea rejected Jul 2 2004
Redcar and Cleveland Council has pulled back from backing the Billingham Forum closure protest. more
Fight goes to the Palace Jul 1 2004
Campaigners battling to save Billingham Forum are seeking support from the person who opened it nearly 37 years ago - the Queen. more
Support grows in fight Jun 30 2004
The battle to save Billingham Forum from demolition has spread to East Cleveland. more
Residents speak out on saving complex Jun 28 2004
Protesters marching on Saturday included Bill Allison, 65, of New Road, Billingham, who said: "They're going to pull the Forum down and build something inferior here. I can't see where we would be progressing." more
Protest 'did us proud' Jun 28 2004
Campaigners today praised the people of Billingham who turned out in their hundreds to protest against the planned demolition of Billingham Forum. more
