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High and mighty: The Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge turns 100

by Chris Beanland

It might not be as celebrated as the Forth or the Tyne but, argues Chris Beanland, it is a triumph of modernity that was inspired by Gustav Eiffel.

Published on 20/01/2011 in

The Independent

'Newspaper' format,

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Tees women back Middlesbrough city bid

by Sandy McKenzie

Steph McGovern and Jessica Robinson feature in new posters in Middlesbrough town centre backing the city bid.

Published on 08/02/2012 in

Evening Gazette (page 7)

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Charles Tells Venice to Copy...Middlesbrough

by Richard Palmer

The Prince invited Tees Valley regeneration advisers to a conference in Venice to explain the vision of how a city can use fine architecture & care for the environment to transform as in Middlesbrough & Stockton.

Published on 29/04/2009 in

Express

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Middlesbrough is the perfect place to live

by Richard Milward

Middlesbrough is not the richest town in the world, but it has a wealth of wit and warmth and much more.

Published on 05/08/2009 in

The Guardian (page p11 of the G2 section)

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Ich bin ein Smoggy: reclaiming regional pride

by Sarah McKeown

A meditation on the word smoggy.

Published on 22/06/2009 in

Macmillan Dictionary Blog

'Internet' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Middlesbrough parking charges cut to boost trade

by BBC

Some parking charges in Middlesbrough have been cut in a bid to boost trade in the run up to Christmas.

Published on 13/11/2011 in

BBC News

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tone is neutral

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Middlesbrough soldier raising cash with 90km speed march

by Mike Morgan

PO David McElwee has set out on an incredible 90km speed march to raise funds for Britain’s Forces heroes. http://www.justgiving.com/90km-90years

Published on 12/11/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive

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Middlesbrough jobs boost from Axa insurance firm

by BBC

An insurance company has said it is expanding its operations on Teesside because of the quality of the local workforce.

Published on 12/10/2011 in

BBC News

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Axa to create 450 jobs in move to Middlesbrough

by Karen McLauchlan

Insurance giant Axa is moving into Middlesbrough - creating 450 jobs.

Published on 11/10/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Middlesbrough mum nominated for Community Champion award

by Dave Robson

Many of us are proud of where we live - but few go the extra mile like Middlesbrough community worker Cath Taylor.

Published on 10/10/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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Channel 4 and Middlesbrough are friends again.

by Martin Wainwright

Location, Location, Location comes back to Teesside and finds how nice it is after all.

Published on 19/09/2011 in

The Guardian

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Middlesbrough Town Meal: Local produce in urban spaces

by BBC

Green-thumbed Middlesbrough residents are poised to taste the fruit of their labours, as preparations get under way for the annual Town Meal.

Published on 14/09/2011 in

BBC News

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tone is positive

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Classical music symphony dedicated to Middlesbrough

by BBC News

Middlesbrough has joined London and St Petersburg in having a symphony dedicated in its honour.

Published on 01/09/2011 in

BBC News

'Internet' format,

tone is positive

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Final training sessions before Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10k

by Krysta Eaves

Runners have taken advantage of a free training scheme to get them ready for Middlesbrough's Tees Pride 10k.

Published on 24/08/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Middlesbrough-born singer hoping for the big time

by Emma Greenhalgh

A singer is hoping his band could soon be signed after playing arena gigs.

Published on 24/08/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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1986 remembered as Boro launch community project

by Chris Webber

A north-east football club used the anniversary of its last gasp rescue to launch a major community project.

Published on 23/08/2011 in

Northern Echo

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Africa trip opens Middlesbrough students' eyes

by Joanna Desira

A group of Teesside students have returned from a life-changing trip to poverty-stricken Africa.

Published on 17/08/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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More firms join Heroes Welcome scheme

by Sandy McKenzie

More Middlesbrough businesses have joined the ranks in the Heroes Welcome scheme.

Published on 30/07/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Green Flag awards for Teesside parks

by Sandy McKenzie

Green flags are to be hoisted over 14 parks across Teesside.

Published on 28/07/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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London 2012: Teesside preparations underway

by BBC

As the London 2012 Olympic countdown begins in earnest, anticipation is mounting on Teesside.

Published on 27/07/2011 in

BBC News

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Change of venue draws crowds

by Graeme Hetherington

Despite a change of venue, this year’s Cleveland Show proved as popular as ever.

Published on 25/07/2011 in

Darlington & Stockton Times

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Middlesbrough hosts Sikh Nagar Kirtan 2011

by Andy Passant

People of all faiths were welcomed to a joyful celebration of the Sikh faith.

Published on 25/07/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Kirstie Allsopp sorry for Middlesbrough show

by Laura Woodcock

Kirstie Allsopp apologies for naming Middlesbrough as the worst place to live in the UK in 2007.

Published on 22/07/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Juninho to play for Middlesbrough in PSV friendly

by BBC News

Middlesbrough have announced that former favourite and Brazilian World Cup winner Juninho will make one last appearance for the club.

Published on 21/07/2011 in

BBC Sport

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Golden example of reaching high

by Jez Davison

Last year the boss of Middlesbrough-based pawnbroker Ramsdens was named Teesside's leading business boss.

Published on 19/07/2011 in

North East Business, Evening Gazette

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tone is positive

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Green light for Teesside green energy plant

by Jez Davison

A waste-to-energy scheme that could deliver green electricity to 11,000 homes has moved a step closer after planners gave it the green light.

Published on 15/07/2011 in

North East Business

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tone is positive

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Stylish move as Van Mildert heads south

by Mike Hughes

Middlesbrough-based fashion retailer Van Mildert is continuing an ambitious expansion plan, with the launch of its eighth store.

Published on 15/07/2011 in

North East Business

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Middlesbrough's mima to explore sharing art works

by BBC News

Collections owned by a Middlesbrough arts centre could be shown at other venues after it was awarded a £68,912 grant.

Published on 17/07/2011 in

BBC News

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Cyclists turn out for Sky Ride Middlesbrough

by Andrew Pain

Thousands of cyclists of all ages wheeled their way around the traffic-free streets of Middlesbrough.

Published on 11/07/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Jessica Dawson builds her Olympic dreams

by Karen McLauchlan

A young Teesside Olympic hopeful is celebrating after being securing sponsorship from Taylor Wimpey North Yorkshire.

Published on 05/07/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Bulawayo born is fresh about the Boro's city bid

by Byo24News

Bulawayo-born rap artist Jasper Dausoni, aka Flava has shown his support for Middlesbrough’s bid for city status.

Published on 20/04/2011 in

Bulawayo 24 News

'Internet' format,

tone is positive

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Zimbabwean fronts Middlesbrough 'city' bid

by Staff reporter

A Zimbabwean rapper is the unlikely star of an English town’s bid to be granted city status.

Published on 19/04/2011 in

New Zimbabwe

'Internet' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Flava - Fresh about the Boro

by Phil and Amy on BBC Tees

Flava discusses his rap track in support of City Status for Middlesbrough on BBC Tees.

Published on 16/04/2011 in

Phil and Amy on BBC Tees

'Radio' format,

tone is positive

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Get snapping to support campaign for city status

by Staff

Keen photographers are being encouraged to get snapping to try and help Middlesbrough secure city status.

Published on 15/04/2011 in

The Northern Echo

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Boro Backs City status Bid

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Middlesbrough FC and thousands of the clubs loyal fans have flown the flag for city status.

Published on 06/04/2011 in

MFC.co.uk

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tone is positive

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Tees Valley techies score hat-trick in Spain

by Andy Richardson

Middlesbrough-based technology firm has netted a Spanish hat-trick including a £1m support contract to work on one of the biggest construction projects currently being undertaken in Spain.

Published on 01/04/2011 in

The Northern Echo

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Middlesbrough looks to George Osbourne for way out of wilderness

by Michael White

Middlesbrough is pushing hard for regeneration, hoping to become one of the new enterprise zones

Published on 23/03/2011 in

The Guardian (page p. 12, Main Section)

'Newspaper' format,

tone is neutral and you can add comments

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Budget: Enterprise Zones on the way back

by Siobhan Kennedy

It was a flagship policy of the 1980s - and now that the Conservatives are back in government, they're bringing back the Enterprise Zone and Middlesbrough wants one.

Published on 22/03/2011 in

Channel 4

'TV' format,

tone is neutral

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Business search engine will be a moneyspinner

by John Hill

Middlesbrough-based company has secured nearly £500,000 in funding.

Published on 10/03/2011 in

The Journal / NE Business

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Sporting success

by Richard Salkeld

Middlesbrough-born olympic athlete Chris Tomlinson visited St James' Park to mentor some of the region's brightest sporting hopefuls.

Published on 09/03/2011 in

ITV Tyne Tees North East Tonight

'TV' format,

tone is positive

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Women's Day

by Rachel Bullock

Peaceful rallies and parades have taken place around the world, to mark International Women's Day including a walk over our Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough.

Published on 08/03/2011 in

ITV Tyne Tees North East Tonight

'TV' format,

tone is positive

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The Drifters live at Middlesbrough Theatre

by Tony Kater

Great review of The Drifters at Middlesbrough Theatre

Published on 08/03/2011 in

Tside

'Internet' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Teesside youngsters hope for taste of fame

by Andy Passant

Apples by Richard Milward is being made into a film! Information about casting on Teesside in this article.

Published on 08/03/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Student cooks battle it out in kitchen contest

by Sophie Barley

Middlesbrough College students showed off their culinary skills when they took part in a “Hell’s Kitchen” competition for an invaluable prize at Rockliffe Hall.

Published on 08/03/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive

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Remember When: North Ormesby level crossing...Then and Now

by Paul Delplanque

As recently as 1978 North Ormesby Road had a level crossing enjoy a trip down memory lane.

Published on 07/03/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is neutral and you can add comments

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Santas raise charity cash in Middlesbrough

by Emma Greenhalgh

150 Santas descended on Middlesbrough for a belated charity race.

Published on 07/03/2011 in

Evening Gazette

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Britain’s new super entrepreneurs

by Robert Watts

On the strength of diverse small business owners and entrepreneurs in Middlesbrough. Note: The Sunday Times requires a fee to access their content online.

Published on 06/03/2011 in

The Sunday Times

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tone is positive

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Teesside parmo is given a low-fat makeover

by Sarah Judd

The humble Teesside parmo is no longer out of bounds for people watching their weight as Kelly Wilson of The Half Moon pub, in Lazenby, reveals the latest addition to her new healthy menu.

Published on 05/03/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Middlesbrough man cycles Himalayas for Children Walking Tall charity

by Chris Hole

A Middlesbrough fundraiser has scaled new heights to raise thousands of pounds for some of the world’s poorest youngsters.

Published on 25/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Middlesbrough run to celebrate Transporter centenary

by

The Middlesbrough 'Healthy Town' 5K Road Race and the 'Transporter Centenary' 2K Fun Run will take place on Sunday 15 May.

Published on 22/02/2011 in

BBC Tees

'Internet' format,

tone is positive

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Teesside mum sets off on Mount Kilimanjaro challenge

by Sarah Judd

Mandy and Andy Connor of Berwick Hills began their charity mission to climb Mount Kilimanjaro almost four years to the day after Mandy had lifesaving surgery for pancreatic cancer.

Published on 19/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Middlesbrough meteorite on show

by

A 4.5bn-year-old piece of space rock is on display in Middlesbrough, 130 years after it landed here at the Dorman Museum.

Published on 18/02/2011 in

BBC Tees

'Internet' format,

tone is positive

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Remember When: A splendid time was guaranteed for all...

by Paul Delplanque

A look at the Victorian splendour of Albert Park in Middlesbrough.

Published on 18/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Remember When: The Middlesbrough Whale

by Paul Delplanque

Memories of a whale touring Middlesbrough.

Published on 17/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Channel 4's Kirstie Allsopp back on Teesside

by Andrew Pain

Mr. Peter Brunton gives Kirstie Allsopp a Love Middlesbrough gift from the people of Middlesbrough.

Published on 17/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Boro Chief Steve Gibson to Climb Kilimanjaro

by Emma Greenhalgh

Boro chairman Steve Gibson will swap the boardroom for Africa’s highest mountain in a charity challenge that will test him to the limit.

Published on 16/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Remember When: Post-gothic monstrosity?...we think not!

by Paul Delplanque

Memories of Middlesbrough Town Hall is without doubt a magnificent building.

Published on 11/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Remember When: St. Hilda's Nostalgia

by Paul Delplanque

Memories of St. Hilda's

Published on 10/02/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Teesside software experts in world first?

by Mike Hughes

A team of Middlesbrough software experts have just finished work on two ground-breaking phone apps.

Published on 31/01/2011 in

Evening Gazette / NE Business (page Business News)

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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The Transporter Bridge

by Kiki Salon

A poetic story about discovery, an extraordinary light and a growing fascination with the Transporter Bridge.

Published on 29/01/2011 in

I Married a Shaman Blog

'Internet' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Remember When: Striding the Tees for 100 years

by Paul Delplanque

Remember When takes a look at one of Middlesbrough's, and Teesside's most famous landmark,s the Transporter Bridge in its centenary year.

Published on 28/01/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Remember When: A familiar landmark?

by Paul Delplanque

A Middlesbrough landmark lives a new life as part of Teesside University.

Published on 25/01/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Remember When: Two wheel fun in the 1930s

by Paul Delplanque

Cycling has always been popular in Middlesbrough including the 1930s.

Published on 11/01/2011 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Roseberry Topping, Cleveland: walk of the week

by

This week's exclusive National Trust walk features a challenging ascent of Cleveland's famous Roseberry Topping hill.

Published on 15/12/2010 in

The Telegraph

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tone is positive and you can add comments

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Time for Tees

by Andrea Jones

Fashion graduate and young entrepreneur Carli McNaught talks to Andrea Jones about leaving the riches of Savile Row to put the tea back into Teesside.

Published on 21/09/2010 in

The Northern Echo

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Investment and awards turning Middlesbrough into Further Education heavyweight

by Susannah Fairbairn

Multimillion pound investment and prestigious awards are transforming Middlesbrough into a hub of Further Education success.

Published on 13/06/2010 in

Further Education News

'Internet' format,

tone is positive

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Down by the riverside

by Helen Mead

While not one of northern England's conventional tourist hotspots, Middlesbrough provides a great day out filled with heritage, industry and beautiful parks.

Published on 06/04/2010 in

Telegraph & Argus

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Ruth Sunderland tells of pride in her home town

by Kath MacColl

Ruth’s grandfather worked at Dorman Long, and her dad grew up with iron in his blood. She recalls difficult times with pride.

Published on 26/03/2010 in

Evening Gazette

'Newspaper' format,

tone is neutral and you can add comments

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My home town of Middlesbrough is fighting decline but there are signs of real hope

by Ruth Sunderland

Ruth Sunderland, Business Editor, found on a journey back to her north-east roots, that there is steel in the local character – and a powerful spirit of defiance and entrepreneurship.

Published on 07/03/2010 in

The Observer / The Guardian

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Remember When: Middlesbrough's champion Table Tennis Team, 1969

by Paul Delplanque

Enjoy a photo of the Middlesbrough Town Under 21 Team for 1969, the best team in North Yorkshire that year.

Published on 17/02/2010 in

Evening Gazette / Remember When

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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Britain's best views: Roseberry Topping, Yorkshire

by Martin Wainright

In the first of a new series, Martin Wainwright climbs 'Yorkshire's Matterhorn'. It may be small in stature but its stunning views take in country villages and the industrial might of Middlesbrough.

Published on 17/12/2009 in

The Guardian

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Britains Best Views: Roseberry Topping, Yorkshire

by # Martin Wainwright, Hildegunn Soldal, Christopher Thomond and Michael Tait

Martin Wainwright explores Roseberry Topping on video.

Published on 17/12/2009 in

The Guardian

'Video' format,

tone is positive

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Top Gear mania hits Boro art gallery mima

by Coreena Ford

Top Gear at mima including how Middlesbrough has gone up in Jeremy Clarkson's estimation.

Published on 22/11/2009 in

Sunday Sun

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Resilience borne of tough breaks

by Gareth Dant

Middlesbrough has been dealt some unlucky hands but there's a resilience that helps it rise above the knocks.

Published on 01/11/2009 in

North East Life (page 16)

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Focus on property in Middlesbrough

by Claire Carponen and Laura Dixon

Through regeneration and new creative industries, this former industrial town is transforming into a young, vibrant place.

Published on 16/10/2009 in

The Times

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Middlesbrough: a thriving centre for art old and new

by Martin Wainright

Newer, bigger things are happening to art on Teesside, but the area has long been creatively eye-catching.

Published on 11/07/2008 in

The Guardian Art & Design Blog

'Newspaper' format,

tone is positive

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Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday

by Jeff Stelling

Jeff Stelling is passionate about Middlesbrough on Soccer Saturday.

Published on 20/10/2007 in

Soccer Saturday

'TV' format,

tone is positive and you can add comments

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