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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The charity has been in Middlesbrough since 2023 and moved to its new base on Skippers Lane about four months ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

But just 48 hours before they played Middlesbrough in the first leg of their play-off semi-final, Southampton's world came crashing down.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

A jury inquest found her "treatment and trauma" throughout her dealings with mental health services, which included a stay at "chaotic and unsafe" West Lane Hopsital in Middlesbrough, were "contributing factors to her death".

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Rogers, who was previously on the books of Manchester City, joined Villa from Championship side Middlesbrough in January 2024.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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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