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Eight Teesside University funding schemes close on 21 October
Students starting eligible courses can apply for 18 awards across engineering, business, computing, games, science and health before the shared deadline.
Period kits to travel with Teesside University teams for away fixtures
Small period-care bags will travel with university sports clubs to help students manage unexpected periods while competing away from campus.
Year 5 pupils to explore Tees Valley careers through new college partnership
Middlesbrough College and Lingfield Education Trust have agreed three years of careers activity, employer contact and staff development for primary schools.
James Cook critical care team recruits more than 850 patients to national genetics study
The Middlesbrough team is helping researchers understand why infections and conditions such as sepsis make some people far more seriously ill than others.
James Cook research aims to protect heart health during chemotherapy
A British Heart Foundation-funded study led from Middlesbrough is tracking how anthracycline chemotherapy can affect the heart over time.
Alan Peacock memorial walk brings Boro supporters together for dementia support
Supporters retraced Middlesbrough landmarks in memory of loved ones while raising support for MFC Foundation and Dementia Action Teesside.
£240,000 fund creates 11 new youth clubs and activities across Middlesbrough
New sessions will fill gaps in neighbourhoods including Easterside, Linthorpe, Trimdon, Marton and Nunthorpe, with extra provision elsewhere too.
James Cook radiologist receives Teesside University honorary professorship
Professor Maya Jafari has been appointed an honorary professor at Teesside University, recognising work that spans NHS imaging, research and clinical education.
Middlesbrough hosts northern trials for England’s next Homeless World Cup team
Nine teams from across northern England took part in England selection trials at MFC Foundation’s Southlands hub, with Middlesbrough and Hartlepool sides among the group winners.
Teesside business leaders call for more doors to be opened for young people
Three leading Teesside businesswomen have urged people with influence and connections to use them more deliberately to help young people access careers and opportunities.
Tees Skills aims to put 10,000 career guides into young people’s hands
Employers across Teesside are being invited to show 14 to 18-year-olds the careers available close to home as Tees Skills returns for a third edition.
James Cook course gives aspiring doctors from low-income backgrounds a week inside the NHS
More than 30 teenagers spent a week at James Cook learning clinical skills and getting a first-hand look at medical careers through a programme designed to widen access to medicine.
New Tees Business Showcase opens registration for Riverside Stadium event
A new business showcase and forum at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium will bring together up to 60 exhibitors, workshops, speakers and networking on 20 October.
New graduate intake starts careers with Tees accountancy firm
Seven new trainees have joined Clive Owen across its northern offices, including new starters in Darlington and Middlesbrough, as the firm continues its graduate training programme.
Teesside researchers lead national heart surgery trial across more than 30 UK centres
A James Cook University Hospital research team is leading a national study involving more than 30 centres to improve blood-thinning treatment after mitral valve surgery.
Free Tees Expo brings hundreds of businesses together at the Riverside this September
Tees Expo returns to Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on 17 September, with free delegate entry, more than 70 exhibitors and a programme of business talks and networking.
Young people help shape bold new vision for Middlesbrough town centre
Plans for Middlesbrough town centre include a new theatre, hotel, green public spaces and thousands of homes, with feedback from 1,300 young people, parents and carers helping to shape the strategy.
Tees businesswomen call on the region to recognise female talent before awards deadline
Three leading Teesside businesswomen have urged employers and colleagues to put forward women whose work deserves recognition, with nominations for the 2026 Tees Businesswomen Awards closing on 7 September.
£2,000 grant gives Middlesbrough business centre a street-level makeover
Rede House Business Space on Corporation Road has refreshed its frontage with support from Middlesbrough Council’s shopfront improvement scheme, as it looks to attract businesses, hot-deskers and room-hire customers.
British Sign Language courses open in Darlington and Middlesbrough this September
The Deaf Empowerment Network is starting new British Sign Language courses in Darlington and Middlesbrough this September, with teaching delivered by qualified Deaf tutors.
Free Teesside mental health training dates open for autumn
The Tees-wide Training Hub has published free autumn places in Mental Health First Aid, safeTALK and ASIST for eligible people living or working across Stockton, Redcar and Middlesbrough.
Free baby dance sessions expand from Middlesbrough into Redcar this September
TeesDance is restarting its free MoveBaby sessions in Middlesbrough and adding a new weekly Redcar class for babies and the adults who care for them.
Teesside Hospice’s first community ball puts local families at the heart of the night
Together We Care comes to Bloom in Middlesbrough on 18 September, created with supporters as a celebration of the families, staff and volunteers around Teesside Hospice.
Age UK Teesside lines up three September social sessions for older people in Middlesbrough
Community socials, a wellbeing drop-in and a sing-along are all on the September calendar through Age UK Teesside’s Phoenix Project and WISE programme.
Spot brings an accessible birthday party to Middlesbrough Theatre this September
The stage adaptation of Eric Hill’s Spot books comes to Middlesbrough Theatre on 15 and 16 September, with integrated Makaton and a meet-and-greet after each show.
Middlesbrough community choir starts a new autumn term with no experience needed
Middlesbrough Town Hall’s community choir returns in September for adults of all ages, led by professional opera singers Emily Smith and David Pisaro.
Teesside Freshers stretches across two weeks with free activities, societies and nights out
Teesside University Students’ Union has published its Freshers 2026 programme, running from 21 September to 4 October with a mix of free daytime activities, societies, live entertainment and ticketed nights.
A chance conversation, a fast response and the Teesside team that helped Earl survive a stroke
Earl Parker was miles from hospital when he suffered a stroke on a solo motorbike ride. A passing farmer, an air ambulance and the stroke team at James Cook University Hospital turned a frightening afternoon into an unlikely new friendship.
Middlesbrough veteran rebuilds working life with NHS employment support
Middlesbrough veteran Mark Hughes has returned to work after tailored employment support helped him rebuild confidence following years of poor mental health and repeated job rejection.
Middlesbrough’s Ukrainian community marks 35 years of independence in Centre Square
Around 100 people gathered in Centre Square for Ukrainian Independence Day as Middlesbrough’s growing Ukrainian community builds stronger local connections.
Kyro and friends bring a four-legged lift to James Cook spinal unit
Ten funded dog-therapy sessions are giving long-stay spinal patients at James Cook comfort, company and a welcome reason to get into the hospital garden.
Linthorpe buddy benches create a simple place to connect
Rainbow-painted buddy benches near Roman Road and Cambridge Road are giving Linthorpe residents a visible, low-pressure invitation to stop and talk.
Boost Your Business: The Essential Role of Workplace Wellbeing
Businesses small and large all over Teesside are getting in touch with Teesside Mind’s workplace wellbeing team to get support for their employees! In today’s fast-paced work environment, prioritising mental health isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Teesside Mind offers tailored services to help businesses foster a healthier, more productive workforce. Businesses small and large all […]
Middlesbrough Mela: Transforming a Festival into a Platform for Healing and Unity
The Middlesbrough Mela, long celebrated as a vibrant showcase of arts, culture, and heritage, has undergone a profound transformation. What began as a cultural festival has now emerged as a crucial platform for healing, reconciliation, and community building. This evolution is the result of dedicated efforts by the…
Cheer Starz Academy Enriches Summer for SEND Children and Families in Middlesbrough
Cheer Starz in Coulby Newham gave children with special educational needs and disabilities an inclusive summer programme through Middlesbrough’s Bring it on Boro scheme.
Set Sail for Adventure: Pirate Takeover Day and More at Middlesbrough Museums’ Summer Programme
The annual Pirate Takeover Day at Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is back, promising an unforgettable adventure for visitors of all ages. On Saturday, 10th August, the museum will transform into a swashbuckling paradise, filled with costumed pirates parading both inside the museum and throughout its scenic grounds.…
Discovering the Untold Narratives: Celebrating the Extraordinary Women of Middlesbrough
The lives of the extraordinary women who shaped early Middlesbrough have been given the spotlight as part of a special celebration. The voices of those women who led tough, ‘ordinary’ lives – yet quietly became heroines in their own family or community – have remained relatively unheard. Now, a new project has…
Harmony Resounds at MTH Community Choir at Middlesbrough Town Hall
Middlesbrough Town Hall’s community choir brought weekly singers together across folk, world music, opera and musical theatre under Emily Smith and Dave Pisaro.