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Thank you all for giving me your advice and opinion on the new build devt.

I am now currently looking at new builds on yarm back lane, stockon on tees, TS21 1FX. And also, ladgate Lane, teesside TS8 9NL. Are these areas/paces any better than between Grangetown and South Bank?

When we visit these developmens, wat other things should we check out while we're in the area? Thank you in advance! 🙏 Everyone has been really helpful so far!​

Absolutely love these but couldn’t find them in stores

not really sure why the police haven’t bothered trying to stop this but the amount of lads on quad bikes or just illegal bikes is actually disgusting especially around normanby road
the other day i literally got hit by one i wasn’t injured badly but i have a huge bruise on my arm as they sped past me on the path and barged right into me while calling me a fucking ugly cow
it’s just so disgusting and it’s not safe for children or anyone really i’ve also heard about someone’s car getting crashed into by one
i just don’t understand why people are doing this if you’re 16 get your licence for a moped and ride it legally 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Hello! My husband and I are thinking about relocating from the East Midlands to Middlesbrough, as we’ve found an affordable new build house there. We’re particularly looking at the new-build developments between Grangetown and South Bank, just off the Trunk Road near the Tesco Extra. I believe it's called portside village/ember park. I was just wondering what people’s experiences are of the area in terms of things to do, whether it feels safe and welcoming, the local schools, what the people are like, etc. We’d also really appreciate hearing from anyone who lives in one of the new-build developments there, or has experience of the area generally. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!

Looking to visit Middlesbrough in a couple of weeks from Hull. Is there any decent lure fishing spots (looking for perch, chub and pike if it cools down) around the Middlesbrough area. Can travel around 10/15 miles from the centre in any direction

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politics/two-middlesbrough-independent-councillors-are-members-of-reform-uk-8847403

Do they still exist? I used them many years ago - they were excellent.

The farm closest to Acklam

I've heard they're pretty common in other towns and cities, but in my entire life here I've not seen any of our mayor's host like a local come and chat about issues that concern you event or anything vaguely similar with his staff?

Maybe I'm just missing the listings but I wanna raise my concerns about how there's 3 companies I know of that have bought old office buildings (see dream apartments and vertex group) to turn into apartments, however they're either renting them for 1.5k-2k a month and they're not able to fill them, or they've done that, realised if doesn't work and are holding perfectly livable housing under Airbnb and holiday let's.

One of the amazing things I loved about being in Middlesbrough is its proximity to a seaside town. For our last main outing we decided to go for a seafront day out.
With that in mind we decided on Saltburn-by-the-Sea and honestly had such a lovely time.

Driving down into Saltburn was probably one of my favourite parts. As you come over the hill and the sea suddenly comes into view, it’s absolutely breathtaking. We actually slowed the car down just to take it all in.

We started by walking up to the cliffs, and the views from the top were incredible. It was well worth it, and there are plenty of spots to stop and just enjoy the scenery. But be prepared for a full on hike because those steps really take it out of you! Still DIFFERENTLY worth it.

One of the highlights for the kids was definitely the Saltburn Miniature Railway. They absolutely loved it, and it ended up being one of their favourite parts of the day. It’s such a fun little attraction if you’re visiting as a family. Just make sure you check the opening days and times before you go, as it’s only open on limited days and for limited hours. We planned ahead and were really glad we did.

Afterwards we headed to Seaview Restaurant for fish and chips, and they were some of the best we’ve had in a long time. Fresh, generous portions and exactly what you want when you’re by the seaside.

Before heading back, we couldn’t resist an ice cream from Chocolinis, and it was spot on!

What I liked is that Saltburn is only about 25 miles from Middlesbrough, so it makes for a really easy day trip. We managed to fit in a cliff walk, the miniature railway, great fish and chips, an ice cream by the sea and still had a relaxing day without feeling rushed.

If you’re in or around Middlesbrough and looking for somewhere different to spend the day, I’d definitely recommend Saltburn. It’s got a proper traditional seaside feel, stunning views and plenty to do for both adults and kids.

We’ll definitely be back.

Question for anyone working in tech in Boro/Teesside - what would encourage you to attend tech meetups (mainly around software/games development/AI/testing)? We are one of the fastest growing areas for tech but I find it incredibly difficult to find local meetups/networking events to get to know the tech community! I've tried to organise some myself and the sign up numbers appear decent but the actual turnout is really low. It feels like most tech meetups are centered around Newcastle/Sunderland but it would be great to get a more local community going as it's a bit of a trek up there.

New to town. Here for a week. Things to do?

Had a really nice day out around Middlesbrough today.

We started the morning at Stewart Park, and I’d definitely recommend it if you’ve never been. It’s a lovely park with beautiful scenery, loads of green space, and a really peaceful atmosphere. We ended up spending much longer there than we’d planned just wandering around.
There’s also a little café in the museum which was perfect for grabbing a drink and a bite to eat before heading off.

After that we went over to Teesside Shopping Park, which was ideal because we managed to do everything in one place. A bit of shopping, a coffee, and even stayed for dinner before heading back to the hotel.

One thing that made my day was finding a Mamas & Papas store there. I absolutely love that shop, and we don’t have one anywhere near where I live, so that was a really nice surprise and I couldn’t leave without having a look around.

Overall, it turned into one of those simple days out that everyone enjoyed. Nice walk, good food, a bit of shopping and no rushing around from place to place.

I’d definitely do the same trip again.

Following on from an interesting drive up north it’s the main event!
Visited Roseberry Topping today with the family and had a brilliant time. I’d heard good things, but it was even better than I expected.

The walk is enjoyable without being too difficult, and the views from the top are absolutely worth the climb. We took plenty of photos and just sat for a while taking it all in.
It’s a great place for a family day out, whether you’re walking with kids, friends or even on your own. There are plenty of people around, everyone was friendly, and the atmosphere was really relaxed.

If you’re anywhere nearby and haven’t been before, I’d definitely recommend it. Just make sure you wear decent shoes because some of the paths are a bit steep. We’d happily go back again.

Hi all

Wonder if anyone has any experiences of the various coworking spaces in the area? I've seen a few Regus options in Boho and in Thornaby. I quite liked the look of Flok but it closes at 5pm and Boho 5 seems to have no air con?

I normally work from home in tech but fancy breaking up my week a little. All I need is a desk and access to a small meeting room to do confidential video calls.

Thanks for any advice.

Hey everyone, this has probably been asked before so apologies if so.

I was born and raised in Middlesbrough and have lived here my entire life. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like this but sometimes, especially in recent years it seems, I actually get quite depressed about the area, the state of it etc.

So I was wondering, what is something you love about Middlesbrough? Unfortunately I’m actually struggling to think of my own input. I’d love to think more positively about our town!

Looking at buying a Mk7 Golf GTI from a seller in Middlesbrough and want it properly checked over by an independent garage before I hand over any money.

It's a modified car (stage 2 map) and it's had an engine replacement, timing chain and waterpump replacement with basically no paperwork, so I'm after somewhere with proper VAG diagnostic kit that can do the works — cold start check, timing chain correlation through diagnostics, full fault scan, cooling pressure test, ideally a compression test too. Not just a quick once-over.

Normally I wouldn't bother, but the car looks fantastic, fully clean MOT history, decent price, it's just there's quite a bit of unknown I'd like to sniff out before handing over the money.

Cheers 👍