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Tees

American

[teez] / tiz /

noun

a river in N England, flowing E along the boundary between Durham and Yorkshire to the North Sea. 70 miles (113 km) long.

Tees British

/ tiːz /

noun

a river in N England, rising in the N Pennines and flowing southeast and east to the North Sea at Middlesbrough. Length: 113 km (70 miles)

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Local fans have also paid tribute to the musician, including Susan Robertson, manager of the Tees Valley Music Service, who said Rea had been "a big part of my life".

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

She told BBC Radio Tees she was "gutted" to find out he had died, as she had been hoping he would be well enough to tour again.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The North Tees NHS Hospital Trust apologised to Mrs Lord for not meeting "the high standard of care" they aimed to provide and paid her £400 in compensation.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

A spokesperson for the University Hospitals Tees said the concerns raised by Ms Lord gave them the opportunity to "review the care given, identify learning and make improvements".

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

We are still on the Durham side of the Tees, with the river now in sight, winding along its shallow, stony bed.

From A Month in Yorkshire by White, Walter

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