Middlesbrough

American

[mid-lz-bruh] / ˈmɪd lz brə /

noun

a seaport in NE England, on the Tees estuary.

Middlesbrough British

/ ˈmɪdəlzbrə /

noun

an industrial town and unitary authority in NE England; on the Tees estuary; university (1992). The unitary authority was formerly (1974–96) part of Cleveland county. Pop: 135 00 (2008 est.) Area: 54 sq km (21 sq miles)

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For the documentary, Sir Gareth met three young men in Middlesbrough struggling to find work.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The document goes on to explain how the intern was caught by staff at Middlesbrough as he spied on their training session in the build-up to their play-off semi-final in May.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Oli McBurnie's late, late winner against Middlesbrough means the Tigers, who finished 21st in the Championship last season, will play Premier League football next term.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Southampton admitted spying on Middlesbrough before the first leg of the play-off semi-final, along with Oxford United at Christmas and Ipswich Town last month.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

We left the members and friends of this society, on Friday, the 26th ult. on the Show-ground at Middlesbrough, immersed in rain.

From Obed Hussey Who, of All Inventors, Made Bread Cheap by Greeno, Follett Lamberton

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