The peoples' voice of Middlesbrough and Teesside
If you’re tired of endless swiping on dating apps, ghosting, and half-hearted conversations that go nowhere, we’ve got the perfect alternative for you. The Dating Club Teesside is bringing dating back to what it should be face to faces face, fun, and full of real connections. Our next event is happening at The Poor House,... Continue Reading →
Middlesbrough has become the first town outside of London to host the Team England trials for the Homeless World Cup, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the region and the sport. The tournament, held at Middlesbrough Sports Village, was organised by MFC Foundation in collaboration with Street Soccer London. It welcomed players from across... Continue Reading →
Teesside’s very own award-winning sitcom Smoggie Queens is set to return for a second series, with the BBC officially confirming its recommission for BBC Three and iPlayer. Created by Middlesbrough’s own Phil Dunning, the comedy recently scooped the Best Comedy award at the RTS North East Awards, while Dunning himself took home the Best Newcomer... Continue Reading →
A new mural celebrating two Middlesbrough footballing icons, Ugo Ehiogu and Sol Bamba, has been unveiled at the Riverside Stadium. The artwork, created by artist Dan Walls, was revealed in front of their friends and family, paying tribute to two players who left a lasting impact on the club and its supporters. Both Ehiogu and... Continue Reading →
In the summer of 1977, Muhammad Ali one of the most famous men on the planet arrived in South Shields. His visit, unexpected and extraordinary, brought the town to a standstill. Crowds lined the streets, people gathered in awe, and for a brief moment, barriers of race, class, and religion seemed to fade away. Ali’s... Continue Reading →
Middlesbrough-born TV presenter Steph McGovern has once again shown her love for her hometown by winning an incredible £125,000 for a local charity on an ITV game show. Steph, who has always been vocal about her pride in Teesside, chose Rubies Charity, a grassroots organisation in Middlesbrough that supports young girls by boosting their confidence... Continue Reading →
Middlesbrough has long been given a bad reputation by the national media and much of the UK. As a 29 year-old woman born and raised in Acklam, I've always wondered why. From a young age, I've questioned why people from outside the area see our town as an awful place to live. Do we really... Continue Reading →
The History of Saltburn’s Mortuary: A Fascinating Past Until 1881, the Ship Inn in Saltburn held the sombre distinction of doubling as the local mortuary for victims of drowning. The frequent occurrence of bodies being washed up on the beach necessitated their temporary accommodation at the Ship Inn while awaiting post-mortem examination. These tragic events... Continue Reading →
Project Middlesbrough earlier this week caught up with local Teesside based business ,That Design studio to find out the story behind this local Saltburn based craft business. Tell us little a bit about you? I love a good piece of cake and living by the sea! I'm a big fan of pattern and colourful things... Continue Reading →
Before the 1800s the town was little more than a truck stop for travelers and traders moving up and down the country in search of better things. The earliest recording of the town's name is 'Mydilsburgh' which alluded to the town's middle-journey status on the famous Christian Durham to Whitby route. In 1801, there were... Continue Reading →
Middlesbrough Football Club has played a central part in the wider town's history dating back to the club's origins in the 1870s. From an early nomadic existence that included matches in Albert Park, to nurturing local stars who went on to represent England including Wilf Mannion, Brian Clough and Alan Peacock and the modern era... Continue Reading →
Mydilsburgh is the earliest recorded form of Middlesbrough's name and dates to Saxon times. 'Burgh' refers to an ancient settlement, or perhaps a fort of pre-Saxon origin which may have been situated on slightly elevated land close to the Tees. 'Mydil' was either the name of an Anglo-Saxon or a reference to Middlesbrough's middle location,... Continue Reading →
As part of Black history month Project Middlesbrough is focusing inspiring black people who are part of Middlesbrough great and rich history ,firstly we are looking Middlesbrough's first ever black player Lloyd Lindbergh Delapenha here's his story. Lloyd Lindbergh Delapenha who was known as Lindy during his time at the club, was born in Kingston,... Continue Reading →
Would you like to introduce yourself? Im 32, I live in Eaglescliffe and I was a primary school teacher at Barley Fields in Ingleby Barwick for the last 5 years. Currently, I'm taking a break from teaching to pursue this other passion of mine - painting! Growing up, I always loved creating/illustrating/painting but somewhere along... Continue Reading →
By Luke Myer There’s an odd stereotype about our LGBT+ community on Teesside: that we don’t really exist. It’s not true, of course - our LGBTees network alone has over two hundred members, and this is just a fraction of an estimated 13,400 LGBT+ people across the Tees Valley. We’ve always been here - but how much... Continue Reading →
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