Category: LIFESTYLE

42 questions with a forensic anthropologist

Talking Teesside has launched a series in which special guests share the inside scoop on their lives and work by answering 42 questions. Hear from renowned forensic anthropologist Professor Tim Thompson, Dean of the School of Health & Life Sciences at Teesside University, in the first episode. We’ll be covering:  what skeletons can teach us … Continue reading “42 questions with a forensic anthropologist”

On your marks for two big events coming up for runners

Across Teesside, runners of all ages are following exercise regimes, prepping their sports kits and limbering up for two major events taking place next month. Hundreds of runners will take to the streets on Sunday, 3 September, for the Middlesbrough 10k.  This major event in Teesside’s running calendar is closely followed by the Great North Run, … Continue reading “On your marks for two big events coming up for runners”

Music studies culminate in a high note for Matty

Thousands of graduates crossed the stage recently at Teesside University to celebrate academic success at the annual graduation ceremonies. This year the graduates rubbed shoulders with renowned television architect George Clarke and leading figure in the UK chemical industry Paul Booth, who became Honorary Graduates. And among the thousands of graduates who are now embarking … Continue reading “Music studies culminate in a high note for Matty”

6 LGBTQ+ books to read this Pride Month and forever

Like so many other artistic mediums, literature too has played an incredibly important role in documenting stories about the LGBTQ+ community. Queer literature has been hugely important in terms of bringing forth narratives and stories that go largely unnoticed in the mainstream. Today, we live in an era of social media, where everything is instantly … Continue reading “6 LGBTQ+ books to read this Pride Month and forever”

10 must-sees to add to your watch list this Pride Month

If you’re anything like me, finding something to watch can take just as long as the watching itself. So, this Pride Month, we’re sparing you the scroll with our ready-made watch list. Join us as we count down 10 must-see movies, series and documentaries with gripping LGBTQ+ stories that you need to see, like, now. … Continue reading “10 must-sees to add to your watch list this Pride Month”

Before they were big…

As the Arctic Monkeys prepare to play at Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium, there will be lucky music fans out there who can recall seeing them in much smaller venues on local soil, before they went on to bigger things. Long before they headlined at Glastonbury or sold out international venues, Alex Turner and his Sheffield bandmates … Continue reading “Before they were big…”

Brengle’s ultimate guide to relaxation

Life is busy, so it’s easy to think that giving ourselves a moment to unwind is a luxury we don’t have time for. But it’s actually an essential part of looking after our mental wellbeing, helping to relieve stress, improve sleep and boost our mood. We’ve paired up with Brengle the Therapy Dog, who is … Continue reading “Brengle’s ultimate guide to relaxation”

10 homemade drinks that’ll keep you refreshed this summer

Spring has finally sprung, and if you’re anything like me you’ll be looking forward to the sunny weather that’s on the horizon. It’s almost time to ditch the hot tea and coffee and turn to refreshing thirst quenchers that will see you through the warmer weather that we’re treated to this year! Follow along for … Continue reading “10 homemade drinks that’ll keep you refreshed this summer”

The eco-friendly period products you need to know about

Periods. They’ve been around for as long as we have. But if you think the idea of reusable menstrual products is a new one, think again. Long before the invention of recognised period products like tampons and pads, the use of simple rags or cloths was standard. It was only during the Victorian era that … Continue reading “The eco-friendly period products you need to know about”