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!
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Boro’s promotion-fighting past recalled as Premier League hopes remain alive
The Riverside has been jumping almost all season as Middlesbrough took early command over the Championship but recently started to
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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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Off-road bikes and anti-social behaviour plague Thornaby residents
A Stockton councillor has spoken out on the scourge of off-road bikes, as residents in Thornaby say it is getting
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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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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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Is The Media Telling The Truth About Gaza war?
When a war breaks out between two opposing sides, we rely on the media to let us know what is
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Meet Brengle: Teesside University’s Very Own Therapy Dog
Naomi Kelly, from Middlesbrough Salvation Army, brings Brengle, a loving golden retriever, to Teesside University’s student life building every Friday
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Global opportunities at Teesside University
The global opportunities for students here at Teesside University are brilliant, TuXtra reporter Ella Wilson found out more. International mobility
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Rail and Bus Strikes: Understanding the Impact on University Students.
Rail and bus strikes across the North-East are heavily impacting on students getting into Teesside University. Strikes have been going
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HOW MANY YOUNG PEOPLE REALLY VOTE?
It’s essential for young people to vote. Who else is better to decide their future than themselves? Should we lower
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BREXIT – IS IT BENEFICIAL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER SECTORS?
Immigration has always been a debated issue among people in the UK. There are those who see many benefits of
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THE MONARCHY VS A REPUBLIC: WHICH IS BEST FOR BRITAIN?
For the last 1,200 years, the British Monarchy has been a staple within our society but is it time to
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