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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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The Eels of Steel scheme, funded by Natural England, aims to accelerate the recovery of the type of fish in the Tees catchment.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"A real highlight of the last few months has been the People Powered exhibition, all about the River Tees," she says.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

In a statement, the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Trust said it would "fully support the process with transparency, openness and humility".

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

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

I preferred the banks of Tees, for their attractions are not soon exhausted.

From A Month in Yorkshire by White, Walter

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