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16-Year-Old singer celebrates debut single reaching over 10K views on YouTube
Middlesbrough-based Sisi, 16, normally spends her time doing schoolwork, going to church and being with her friends. However, this past month, she has quite literally been on cloud nine since releasing her R&B, feel good song 'cloud 9.' The young...
Tees Valley charity adapts to lockdown to support children with Autism
Autism Parents Together (Tees Valley) is a charity that was established in May 2019 by a group of parents of children with Autism, who saw there was a gap in our area for support and affordable, accessible activities/training for families affected by Autism. The...
LGBT history month 2021: When is it, when did it begin and why is it important?
LGBT History Month is the celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender history, as well as how it has changed over time. It began in the US in February 1994 and, since then, has been a month-long yearly occurrence. It is celebrated by the UK (in February to...
Preview: Boro vs Derby County
WILY WARNOCK AIMS TO SCHOOL DUG-OUT ROOKIE ROONEY Veteran boss Neil Warnock will be aiming to dish out a lesson to dug-out rookie Wayne Rooney when Middlesbrough go to Derby County (KO 3pm, Saturday). Wily Warnock has been in management for over 40 years and has won...
Teesside Writers Group looking for members…
Have you ever thought about writing a story? Or perhaps you have written a book and would like help with your next project? Whether you are dabbling with fiction for the first time or you are a seasoned author, Teesside Writers Group welcomes you. What is Teesside...
Chadwicks Inn in Maltby awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for sixth consecutive year
Think Michelin quality food and your mind will probably head straight to some of the most famous cities on the planet: Paris, Rome, London. It’s a prestige that’s hard to earn and even harder to maintain. And yet, a Tees Valley restaurant has done just that. Chadwicks...
Covid crisis exacerbates levels of problem household debt
Years of austerity coupled with low interest rates have resulted in record levels of personal debt. In October 2019, during those halcyon days before any of us had heard of Covid-19, there was already concern amongst debt charities and StepChange estimated that over...
It’s All Change at Stockton!
Standing on the Victoria Bridge in Stockton looking downriver, it’s hard not to be impressed by the tremendous transformation that has taken place in recent years. The remains of the derelict factories and terraced houses that once crowded the riverside and which...
Fresh! The Meal Prep Co, Go Green!
If you’re a true Teessider and haven’t heard of Fresh! The Meal Prep Co, you’ve been missing out. They are a Middlesbrough based meal prep company who’s aim is to deliver customers the easiest and quickest solutions to real nutrition. They provide tasty and nutritious...
My 25 years as a Boro reporter
I covered Boro for over 25 years: ups and down, rain and shine, brief glimpses of ecstasy and dark moments of crushing disappointment. And it was fantastic. For places like Teesside, football is important beyond words. The local club is a focus for pride, a beacon of...
Fans missing the smell of speedway
Speedway fans are starting to get twitchy. After a frustrating year in the deep freeze the engines are being tuned and there is a whiff of methanol in the air. Redcar Bears had their season suspended last March just as the first fixtures loomed then scrapped...
Artist designs ‘People’s Medal’ to thank NHS staff
South Tees Hospitals Charity has teamed up with local artist Mackenzie Thorpe and volunteer-run UK recognition campaign Pin Your Thanks to present a bespoke pin badge to every member of staff across its hospitals and healthcare services. Mackenzie Thorpe The Pin Your...
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