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'A very strong start' - Boro boss Hellberg
Middlesbrough sit fourth in the Championship after a 4-3 victory over Norwich. Boss Kim Hellberg says a win against Millwall on Tuesday could take Boro…

Mother-and-son team builds inclusive dance fitness community in Middlesbrough
Matt Campbell and his mum Chris are running an inclusive weekly dance fitness class in Linthorpe as their family-led Teesside community grows.

What can Boro expect from Rokas Pukstas?
Middlesbrough's new midfield signing Rokas Pukstas arrives from Hajduk Split with 27 goals in 142 games. Croatian football journalist explains his…

Boro sign Cozier-Duberry and Rangers' Barron on loan
Middlesbrough have signed winger Amario Cozier-Duberry from Brighton and midfielder Connor Barron from Rangers on loan for the rest of the season.

Alcohol licence approved for 'workers' hub' hotel
The Commercial hotel in South Bank has been granted an alcohol licence by Redcar and Cleveland Council. The 42-room hotel will serve Teesworks…

Lankshear outlines Premier League dream with Boro
Will Lankshear scored twice in Middlesbrough's 2-1 win over Lincoln City on Saturday, taking his tally to three goals in two games since his £10m move…

Boro sign Spurs defender Phillips on five-year deal
Middlesbrough have signed defender Ashley Phillips from Tottenham on a five-year deal. The 21-year-old is the club's eighth summer signing.

Boro 'have grown' from play-off heartache - Hellberg
Kim Hellberg says Middlesbrough has grown from last season's play-off heartbreak, losing to Hull City at Wembley after earlier drama with Southampton.

Middlesbrough bids for UK City of Culture 2029
Middlesbrough has submitted its bid for UK City of Culture 2029, one of nine towns longlisted. The winner will receive £10m and hundreds of thousands of…

Middlesbrough Sign Man Utd Keeper Radek Vitek
Middlesbrough have signed Czech goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United on an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old made 41 Championship appearances on…

Burgzorg Leaves Middlesbrough on Loan to Preston
Delano Burgzorg has joined Preston North End on a season-long loan from Middlesbrough after eight goals for Boro and a spell at Bristol City.

Lankshear: 'Learned more in week under Hellberg'
Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear says he has learned more in one week under head coach Kim Hellberg than in his entire football career.

Middlesbrough Sign USA Winger Max Arfsten
Middlesbrough have signed Columbus Crew winger Max Arfsten on a four-year deal. The 25-year-old USA international is the club's second American signing…

Rod Liddle, Columnist and Broadcaster, Dies Aged 66
Rod Liddle, Sun and Sunday Times columnist and former BBC Today editor, has died aged 66 at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough following a…

BBC Proms comes to Middlesbrough Town Hall
BBC Proms held in Middlesbrough Town Hall for first time, with young composers workshop for ages 12-18 and folk band The Unthanks performance.

Anti-social behaviour reports fall across North East
Anti-social behaviour reports are declining across the North East and Cumbria, but residents say the problem still feels widespread. Officials question…