The elusive ZX8BIT, often referred to as the ‘Teesside Banksy’ thanks to their concealed identity and flare for graffiti, is a powerhouse in street art. From a giant goose to a topless Mario, their work can be spotted throughout the Tees Valley. Join us as we countdown ZX8BIT’s best street art in the region and … Continue reading “Top 10 street artworks by ‘Teesside Banksy’”
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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…”
Talking Business: Secreto Scoff
Our region is full of inspiring and thriving start-ups. In fact, Middlesbrough was named one of the best places in the UK to launch a new business. Talking Business is our new feature that will shine a light on some of Teesside’s fantastic local companies. We’ll be celebrating the people and potential our little part of the … Continue reading “Talking Business: Secreto Scoff”
5 Teesside-based foodie Instagram accounts to follow in 2023
From sophisticated fine dining spots fit for special occasions to quaint village pubs that serve up the iconic local staple that is the chicken parmo, Teesside is practically bursting at the seams when it comes to dining out options. And with all the mouth-watering choice, it can feel nigh on impossible to choose where to … Continue reading “5 Teesside-based foodie Instagram accounts to follow in 2023”
The power of Teesside women
Has anyone has ever told you, ‘you can’t do that – you’re a girl!’ or ‘that’s a man’s job’? Chances are if you’re a woman, you’ll have heard it at some point in your life. And the fact is that women and girls in the Tees Valley are some of the most unheard in the … Continue reading “The power of Teesside women”
Brengle is ‘top dog’ at Teesside University
A very popular Golden Retriever has been awarded an ‘Honorary Dogtorate’ by Teesside University for his unwavering services to student mental health and wellbeing. Brengle visits the University’s Middlesbrough campus on a weekly basis alongside his owner Naomi Kelly, who is the University’s faith advisor and Salvation Army captain. Often, students are away from home for … Continue reading “Brengle is ‘top dog’ at Teesside University”
Talking Teesside and the quirks of our local lingo
Now then! Yerjokinarnyer. Worritisright. Knoworrameanlike… Whether you’re new to Teesside or you’ve lived in this fine region all your life, one thing that is certain – there’s no mistaking that familiar Teesside twang. Like every region, Teesside has its own rich dialect, and our location, nestled along the North-East coast, has led to the Teesside … Continue reading “Talking Teesside and the quirks of our local lingo”
From campus, to coast and countryside
Whether Teesside’s always been your home, or you’ve moved here to study, you’ll probably be quite familiar with the campus and nearby town centre. If you’ve only recently settled in Teesside, how familiar have you become with your adopted abode – and how far afield have you ventured from the campus? And even if you’re … Continue reading “From campus, to coast and countryside”