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Orange Pip Market
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today27/09/2023

Pride, Orange Pip and a Taste of Africa - one massive Middlesbrough day out!

The streets of Middlesbrough will be buzzing with activity this Saturday.

A green waste bin
Latest news

calendar_today19/09/2023

Green waste collections make annual switch to monthly calendar

Middlesbrough’s fortnightly green waste collection service is making its annual change to a monthly collection.

Young people from the South Tees Youth Justice Service and the Junction Youth Service with Mayor Chris Cooke
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today18/09/2023

The writing is on the wall for young artists in Middlesbrough

A group of local young people have been getting creative, and adding a splash of colour to a Middlesbrough park.

Middlesbrough Theatre
Events

calendar_today18/09/2023

Rising stars unveiled in cast of true crime thriller

Two rising stars of English theatre have been cast in a true-crime murder mystery which is coming to Middlesbrough.

Part of the LEGO exhibition
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today14/09/2023

Dorman builds up to new LEGO®-inspired exhibition

Middlesbrough’s Dorman Museum is building up to a new exhibition inspired by a childhood favourite.

Jewson in Middlesbrough
Crime and safety

calendar_today13/09/2023

Builders' merchant hit with huge court fine over asbestos

A major national builders’ merchant has been hit with a huge court fine over failure to manage asbestos safely at a Middlesbrough branch.

Mayor Chris Cooke and PCC Steve Turner with wardens and councillors at Berwick Hills, earlier this year
Crime and safety

calendar_today14/09/2023

Hotspot patrols to crack down on anti-social behaviour

Some of Cleveland’s most vulnerable communities will get hotspot patrols in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour.

The cast of pantomime Cinderella at Middlesbrough Theatre
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today13/09/2023

You shall go to the ball with Middlesbrough's Christmas panto - Cinderella!

The RAF ensign flying over Middlesbrough Town Hall
Heritage and history

calendar_today13/09/2023

Battle of Britain commemoration in Middlesbrough

The anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be commemorated in Middlesbrough with the annual Parade and Service.

Johns News on Linthorpe Road
Council and democracy

calendar_today12/09/2023

Second court closure for illegal vape seller

A Middlesbrough store has been shut down for a second three-month spell over the sale of illegal vaping products.

Middlesbrough Town Hall
Council and democracy

calendar_today11/09/2023

Council to outline response to auditor's concerns

Middlesbrough Council will outline how it plans to escalate its response to an auditor’s concerns at a meeting next week.

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke with Marton East ward Councillors Dorothy Davison and Jason McConnell
Roads and transport

calendar_today07/09/2023

Mayor hails return of 'lifeline' Middlesbrough bus route

A ‘lifeline’ bus route is back up and running after a campaign by local Councillors.

A green waste wagon in Middlesbrough
Environment and climate change

calendar_today07/09/2023

Green waste collections back on track after breakdowns

Green waste collections across Middlesbrough are returning to normal after the service was hit by a spate of wagon breakdowns.

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today07/09/2023

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine set to wow Middlesbrough Town Hall

Final preparations are under way for the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (NSOU) as it prepares to visit Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough bus station
Roads and transport

calendar_today06/09/2023

Bus timetable updates under way

Roadworks will begin on Stainton Way
Roads and transport

calendar_today06/09/2023

Work to improve safety at a busy junction starts next week

Work to improve road safety at a busy suburban junction will get underway next week.

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke before the 10k race, with Home-Start Teesside manager Michelle Hardy, in Centre Square
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today04/09/2023

Thousands turn out for sun-soaked Middlesbrough 10k

A representative image of how a gym would look after the refurbishment
Health and wellbeing

calendar_today04/09/2023

£1.1m refurbishment for gyms across Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland

Fitness suites at three Middlesbrough leisure centres are set to undergo a refurbishment as part of a £1.1m improvement programme.

Joseph Kemp and Joseph Deen (front) and artists Harriet Mee and Jake Loads at the exhibition at the Dorman Museum
Children and young people

calendar_today01/09/2023

Hard work and creativity of 200 children goes on display at special exhibition

Some of the rubbish dumped in Hemlington
Crime and safety

calendar_today31/08/2023

Resident fined after trusting fly-tipper with household rubbish

A Middlesbrough resident has been hit hard in the pocket after trusting a load of household waste to a fly-tipper.

Middlesbrough Theatre in the autumn
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today31/08/2023

Stunning September line-up at Middlesbrough Theatre

A new season will begin at Middlesbrough Theatre in September, and it offers a true variety to audiences old and new.

Crowd at Middlesbrough Town Hall show
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today29/08/2023

A stellar September at Middlesbrough Town Hall!

September is just around the corner and the Middlesbrough Town Hall calendar is bursting with a stellar line-up of shows

Nightfall returns to Stewart Park this year
Leisure and entertainment

calendar_today24/08/2023

Nightfall to transform Stewart Park into galactic playground as it returns to Middlesbrough

A Middlesbrough park will be transformed into a galactic playground where everyone is invited to play among the stars.

Some of the fly-tipped waste at the Turford Club
Crime and safety

calendar_today23/08/2023

Brazen dumper narrowly avoids jail for one of worst fly-tips ever seen in Middlesbrough

A brazen fly-tipper has narrowly avoided jail over one of the worst offences of its kind ever seen in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough Town Hall
Children and young people

calendar_today22/08/2023

Middlesbrough to welcome new Eton College

Middlesbrough will welcome a sixth form run by the world-renowned Eton College after plans received Government backing.

Jenny James, Family Hubs Early Language and Home Learning Environment Lead for the Council
Children and young people

calendar_today21/08/2023

Seven ways Middlesbrough's Family Hubs can help you

Family Hubs will help parents and their children lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Children at Enderwick's gym for the Bring it on Boro summer holiday activities
Children and young people

calendar_today21/08/2023

‘They go away sweating, happy and laughing': How kickboxing is keeping kids active this summer holidays

“I just wanted to open it up for everyone, so young kids could come and have a go if they wanted."

Becca Goodrum, Maya Wright, and Sue Sedgwick viewing Dresser exhibits
Heritage and history

calendar_today21/08/2023

Dresser exhibits hailed by visitor from across the pond

A US scholar has hailed the 'unreal experience' of visiting the Dr Christopher Dresser collection at Middlesbrough's Dorman Museum.

Anna Fleming, Chief Operating Officer at AXA UK Retail Insurance, and Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke
Development and regeneration

calendar_today18/08/2023

500 jobs remain in Middlesbrough as new office development officially opens

An insurance giant has officially moved into a brand-new office in the heart of Middlesbrough.

Church House, from the Grange Road side
Development and regeneration

calendar_today16/08/2023

'Brought back to life': What's going on at Church House?

Attracting more people to live in our town centre is crucial to Middlesbrough’s future success.

Ester Monguilo received support from council staff who support new arrivals to Middlesbrough - now she's doing the same
Social care

calendar_today15/08/2023

Woman who fled conflict now helping others to build a new life in Middlesbrough

A woman who fled conflict in DR Congo has found a better life in Middlesbrough – and now she’s helping others to do the same.

A polling station at Northern Road in Whinney Banks
Council and democracy

calendar_today18/08/2023

Ayresome ward by-election result

The result of the Ayresome ward by-election held on Thursday, August 17 in Middlesbrough has been announced.

The Gosford Arms pub
Heritage and history

calendar_today18/08/2023

Memories of Middlesbrough's historic lost pubs wanted

Middlesbrough has long been associated with a vibrant pub culture from the town’s early development through to the present day.

Middlesbrough Town Hall from the air
Council and democracy

calendar_today16/08/2023

Tough decisions ahead to meet council's budget shortfall

Robust and timely action is being taken to ensure Middlesbrough Council recovers an £11.5m forecast overspend against its budget.

Cars parked near the Riverside Stadium
Crime and safety

calendar_today09/08/2023

Parking reminder issued to football fans

Football fans heading to the Boro’s Riverside Stadium this season are being reminded to park responsibly.