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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Saints were expelled from the Championship play-offs in May after admitting spying on training sessions involving Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough before the play-off semi-final.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

In the Championship, 21-year-old Will Lankshear - a Tottenham academy graduate like Kane - has hit the ground running for Middlesbrough with eight goals in 11 appearances for his new club.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

A month after the A66 crash that killed five young men and two police officers, BBC Newsbeat heads to a boxing club in Middlesbrough to hear what life is like in the area.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

"We were over the moon, our wedding was going to be paid off," recalls the 34-year-old mother-of-one from Middlesbrough.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

The Barrakur ironworks produce pig-iron, which is reported to be as good as that of Middlesbrough.

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