The Skinningrove Merman: Lasting tale or local hearsay?
To celebrate International Mermaid Day on March 29th – an annual tribute to merfolk lore, art and storytelling – TUXtra’s
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I’m Jey, a journalism student at Teesside University and the current head of news for the TUXtra website. Following a background in economics and geography, I hope to cover a wide-range of topical issues!
Author: Jey DRAPER
Redcar lap-dancing billboard sparks debate
A lap-dancing bar billboard in Redcar has been labelled “inappropriate” and in “poor taste”. The advertisement features the silhouette of
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Rising seas, fragile communities: How climate change is rewriting the UK’s coastline
Seagulls overhead, the faint smell of sulphur on the coast, and waves crashing against the cliffs — the UK’s relationship
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Teesside village granted planning permission for £1.7m flood alleviation scheme
The coastal village of Skinningrove has been granted planning permission, by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, for a new £1.7m
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Redcar waste hotspot now clean, says Teesside litter-picking group
A community group from Redcar claim South Gare, once a hotspot for litter and fly-tipping, is now clean and urges
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Green Party takeover in Gorton and Denton: What does it mean for Teesside?
The UK’s first by-election of 2026 took place in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton last Thursday. This
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Researchers at Teesside University lead project turning orange peel into medical products
Experts at Teesside University are developing a method of turning orange peel into a material capable of repairing bone or
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Middlesbrough creative exhibition opens doors to public
Middlesbrough’s annual pop-up show celebrating art and comics is back – and better than ever. Organised by art collective Spaghetti
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