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 →

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 →

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 →

This is a letter open letter to my beloved hometown Middlesbrough so here it goes. Dear Middlesbrough you give me so much in my life in my short 26 years of life so far of living, I didn’t know for a long time how much you made me the person I am today in 2021.... Continue Reading →

North East open call to Artists From 30th September – 3rd October 2021 Middlesbrough Art Weekender (MAW) returns with work by artists around the theme of Infra-structure – visible and invisible, above and below, hard and soft. Middlesbrough Art Weekender (MAW) and MIMA, Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, are seeking applications for work by artists... Continue Reading →

NE Volume Music Bar is host to a variety of musical entertainment to suit all tastes in Stockton-On-Tees. Co-Owner Lee approached Abby+Owen to produce an original mural. The entertainment venue on Yarm Lane hosts a variety of talent and the mural features musicians with a link to Teesside, bands include Glass Caves, Charlotte Grayson, Alistair James, Maximo Park, Young Rebel Set and Komparrison. ... Continue Reading →