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A host of "micro forests" are being planned for across Middlesbrough, the town's Mayor announced today. Mayor Andy Preston said each and every ward in the town would have its own - meaning at least 21 would soon be popping up.
Expanding businesses in sectors key to Middlesbrough's future have received cash support to accelerate their growth plans. Grants have been awarded to Annimersion, Big Bite Creative, Christie's (The Zetland), Press On Vinyl, Sock Monkey Studios and Wander Films.
Middlesbrough's unsung stars and community stalwarts are being sought to feature in a special photographic exhibition. Hidden Heroes - led by Middlesbrough Mela and Middlesbrough Museums - is a celebration of those who've gone the extra mile to improve life for those around them.
Young people are the focus of the latest phase of the hard-hitting ‘Drinking At Home, At What Cost?' campaign. The drive is in response to an alarming rise in the numbers of adults choosing to drink at home as a result the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact that this can have on children.
Middlesbrough Theatre is back and is ploughing ahead with its plans to re-open on June 30th, despite the delay to Covid restrictions being fully lifted. A month-long season of events will once again light up the stage after more than a year of darkness.
A group of exciting young artists are adding a dash of ‘queer' creativity to one of Middlesbrough's cultural icons. The quartet are Queering the Town Hall as part of the historic venue's two year partnership with Curious Arts, showcasing and championing LGBTQIA+ arts in the Tees Valley and wider region.
Middlesbrough Town Hall will play host to Madchester icon and music legend Shaun Ryder in January next year. Fans can join the Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman for an evening of droll banter and audience questions as Shaun discusses life, his career, and the music scene.
A Middlesbrough woman has been arrested following a drugs raid on her home. Cleveland Police performed the operation on the back of information provided to them by members of the local Newport community and their own intelligence gathering.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in the North East that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer.
Hugging the giggling toddler sitting on her knee, Angela Fairweather has never felt more fulfilled or needed. As she watches the little one pick up a book, Angela reflects on how a chance meeting with a friend changed her and her family's lives.
Fed-up residents and damning CCTV footage helped secure Middlesbrough's latest victory in the war on fly-tippers. The culprit was caught red-handed dumping furniture and other household waste, and was hit with a £400 fine.
Several new artists' commissions are coming to Middlesbrough thanks to a bumper Arts Council funding boost. The installations will appear in two phases with the majority positioned in the town centre. The project was initiated by Creative Factory and delivered by Navigator North, a Tees Valley-based artist-led organisation.
Middlesbrough and the rest of the North East will receive extra national support to tackle high Covid infection rates. The Department of Health and Social Care is to confirm the region will become an 'enhanced response area'.
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