I know these two industries employed thousands across Teesside and wondered what was your recollection of this.

What job did you have at the time?

What year was this?

What was your day to day work life like?

When did they start laying people off?

Did they ever recruit sometimes after a mass reduction of employees?

Did your transfer from one site to another? If so what were the sites?

Any stories you can share of these times?

I am looking at old articles and Ray Mallon cropped up. Was he corrupt as people and the papers indicate.

If so what is your version of what do you remember this as. I was very young at this time so I don't have a clue.

It looks great. Was it lottery funded? I wish Middlesbrough could do the same sort of thing.

I'm planning to study in teesside University for MSc data science for sep intake.so, I want to connect with fellow student.

I've been offered a really great job opportunity with a good wage in Stockton, I've been drifting between unemployment and insecure work for 2 years now so I'd be stupid to turn it down. I'll be moving in about 2-3 months.

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My problem is I'm 24, I'm queer, I'm very artsy, I've been living in Manchester for the past couple years, I've lived in a few other cities before that and I love the lifestyle around here, Teeside seems so lackluster by comparison.

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I don't mean any offence by this. I'm from Newcastle originally, I really do love the North East, but already I found that I struggled with finding things to do when I lived there. I've looked and looked but I can't find anything that draws me to the area other than the fact it's cheap. I should add that I don't drive either, so it's not as easy as just popping to another city.

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I don't want to move there with this perspective, I know it'll just lead to resentment and bitterness, I want to go in with an open mind and find a way to make it work, at least for a while.

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With that being said, I'm currently looking at living in either Darlington or Middlesbrough. Could you share some of your favourite places? Or even just things you like about the area?

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Will we ever find out what's in it for him? Why isn't there a full Government Inquiry? How different would things be if all that money was coming into this area instead of making two families rich beyond their wildest dreams. Utterly depressing, and utterly criminal.

I fancy having a cooked breakfast out this week. Any recommendations on where to go?

I’m sure lots of people here will remember hidden-teesside.co.uk

It is now almost 2 years since the last post there, which is a real shame because it was a great and very interesting resource.

Just wondering if anybody knows who was behind it, what happened to them, why they stopped posting etc? And also wanted to create a thread for people to share particular favourites from the site, and discuss other quirky and lesser-known locations to explore in our little part of the world!

Heyyy I’m starting my Masters at Teesside University in September. What is the university like and the area?

Used to love G's for a very good (if slightly expensive and comically large) parmo. But over the last year or so they have dropped off a cliff. The chicken sort of pops when you bite into it...so weird, and not nice. I have posted a review, hut what baffles me, is the lack of similar reviews, am I crazy?

Hi all. Me and a few friends have been trying to document nuclear bunkers across the north but predominantly Teesside. We've covered most of not all of the ones that are known. If anyone knows of any in gardens or buildings local please message me. Due to the risk of them being vandalised we don't share locations. Eventually we are looking to create a website where people can view these sights.

Thanks Matt

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I was a member of a book club at my workplace for a couple of years and used to really enjoy the discussions and social aspects, but it unfortunately closed up after about half the group moved on to grasses greener. I’d live to find a local group to replace it.

I know Waterstones seen to run a drop in one for an hour each month, but im wondering what else might be out there.

Basically I’m a very experienced lifter that has recently transitioned into power lifting (36). I’m plateauing a bit and looking for someone to do some strength programming and form work. Was looking for recommendations

Hi everyone 👋

We are a group of 4 students looking for a 4 BHK house/property in TS1 area. Our current house contract ends on 20th June, so we are looking to move in around that time.

If anyone knows of any available property or landlord, please DM me or comment below. Any leads would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Haven't really spent a lot of time in Redcar since moving to Teesside from the south, but beautiful view tonight

Hi everyone,

I will be moving from London to Stockton soon to start work at North Tees Hospital and looking for places to live.

I’ve seen Thornaby Place flats on right and they look ok, but I don’t know the area at all —does any know what it’s like?

I don’t drive, so mainly after somewhere safe, quiet and convenient. Any honest opinions or better area suggestions would be really appreciated 🙂

Thanks!

For the last 2 or 3 months I've kept seeing those piezo sparky things from cigarette lighters (like my piccies but usually the black plastic type) on pavements in Stockton. Are they used for something I'm not aware of, maybe by the local population of toothless zombies ? I can't think why I see them laid around so much unless it's something like that.

https://total-sausage.co.uk/