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Media Enquiries
All enquiries from journalists & filmmakers should be directed to the Middlesbrough Council Press Office.
Contact details
Press Office
P.O. Box 500
Civic Centre
Middlesbrough
TS1 2FT
Tel: (01642) 729502 and 729503
Fax: (01642) 263827
E-mail: pr@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Middlesbrough in the Media
Middlesbrough - the town that never gives in by Linzi Barber
The first major town to be bombed by the Luftwaffe in World War II, the first gig venue outside of London for the Rolling Stones there is more to Middlesbrough than first meets the eye. Published on 11/2011 in North East Life magazine
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
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
Roseberry Topping, Cleveland: walk of the week
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Middlesbrough History links
For those with an interest in Middlesbrough History we recommend a visit to
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, the Dorman Museum, the Heritage Gallery at Cargo Fleet, mima Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (especially tours of the collection stores), Teesside Archives, The Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre and the following links :
Evening Gazette: Remember When Blog by Paul Deplanque
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