Content based on the tag Transporter Bridge

Troubled Transporter Bridge 'could cost £25m' as problems 'much worse'

The 111-year-old bridge has faced structural problems in recent years after closing in August 2019

over 2 years ago

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Jade McElwee

Middlesbrough traders come together for cancer-battling shop owner

Sue has previously raised money for charities across Teesside - but she's already planning what she'll complete next ...

over 2 years ago

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Jade McElwee

Why cancer suffering shop owner is braving the shave for charity

Sue has previously raised money for Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice and cancer patients at James Cook University Hospital

almost 3 years ago

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Kristy Dawson

Shereen highlights the best of Boro during fight for Miss England

The 24-year-old, from Eston, will take part in the final of the national competition on August 27

about 3 years ago

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Council chiefs eye 'artisan market' for old Town Hall site

But Middlesbrough Council doesn't have enough money to fully renovate both the Town Hall and the former Captain Cook pub

about 3 years ago

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Anger as health and safety manager left out of Transporter meetings

The bridge has been closed for more than 18 months and will cost millions of pounds to repair and maintain

over 3 years ago

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Transporter Bridge labelled 'death trap' as £655k repair bill signed off

A task force to steer the future of the iconic Teesside structure has also been formed

over 3 years ago

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Transporter worker 'nearly killed' by falling metal before it closed

The shocking finding was unveiled in a whistleblowing report which has now been made public in full

over 3 years ago

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What repainting ailing Transporter Bridge will cost in next 6 years

Council papers have provided more detail on the two options being considered for the Grade II*-listed bridge

over 3 years ago

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Former Boro goalkeeper Jim Platt new leader of political group

'I see my job as keeping everybody as a group and keeping everybody together'

over 3 years ago

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Mayor to mayor plea in bid to bring Transporter Bridge back into use

More details are due to be announced about the options being considered for the bridge's future this week

over 3 years ago

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Transporter Bridge was 'in dangerous state of repair' before closure

Auditors found there was “cause for considerable concern” after it was revealed the structure had deteriorated so muc...

over 3 years ago

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'It's not a relic': Leaders agree Transporter Bridge should reopen

The 109-year-old bridge has been closed since August 2019 due to serious safety concerns and would cost £7m to fully ...

over 3 years ago

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Transporter Bridge's future in the balance due to huge repair bill

Middlesbrough's Mayor has pledged to "preserve and protect" the bridge but the council said it could cost £7m over 10...

over 3 years ago

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Kristy Dawson

Residents urged to share views about Teesside's Freeport bid

PD Ports is preparing to make a Freeport bid on behalf of the Tees Valley

almost 4 years ago

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Latest progress on range of development projects in Middlesbrough

Coronavirus pandemic has brought 'drastic changes' to the town centre - and had taken up a lot of regenerationleaders...

almost 4 years ago

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Middlesbrough Council overspends on Transporter and Town Hall revealed

Warnings about the need for more Government funding have gradually grown louder in recent weeks as coronavirus pandem...

almost 4 years ago

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Jade McElwee

'Heart' plane trails appear across beautiful Teesside skies

The plane trails made by military aircraft created the impressive sight on Friday morning

over 4 years ago

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Samuel Jones

Transporter Bridge to remain closed for 'full structural assessment'

Engineering experts are due to undertake a full survey of the Transporter Bridge over the coming months

over 4 years ago

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Ambulance crews 'sent to drive over Transporter by Geordies'

Cleveland Police leader Barry Coppinger has strongly criticised the service but ambulance chiefs say they are committ...

over 4 years ago

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Experts called in as Transporter Bridge 5-month closure explained

The 108-year-old bridge was closed in July but little information on its future has been available

over 4 years ago

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Calls for a new bridge over the Tees from Redcar to Hartlepool

As Ben Houchen gets to work on a new A19 crossing, councillors in Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland are looking at ...

about 5 years ago

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Gran Kitty, 86, thinks her latest stunt 'isn't adventurous enough'

Kitty Grove-Stephenson has been doing her bit for charity across Teesside for several decades

about 5 years ago

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Samuel Jones

Frustrating delays as broken down vehicle blocks lane on the A19

Queues are stretching back to the A174 as one lane is blocked

about 7 years ago

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Huge yellow structures move along the river Tees

The transition pieces are six of 40 manufactured by Teesside's Offshore Structures for a DONG Energy project

about 7 years ago

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Vintage buses go on trip down memory lane around Teesside

Vintage buses brought back memories for older travellers as they gathered in the shadow of Middlesbrough's Transporte...

about 7 years ago

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Great gran Kitty abseil down Transporter Bridge for Fairtrade

Kitty Grove-Stephenson has been associated with the Fairtrade movement for more than 30 years

almost 8 years ago

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Yarn-bombers strike again this time to mark Queen's 90th birthday

Colourful display pops up at Nunthorpe Station and the Transporter Bridge today

over 8 years ago

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Visitors get chance to try out Transporter Bridge glass lift

Dozens got to experience a bird's eye view of Teesside from its upper walkway as part of the national heritage open day

about 9 years ago

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Boro fan jumps from Transporter - 100 years after great-great uncle died after jump from bridge

Dave Roberts' jump ended better than his great-great uncle died after climbing the bridge for a sixpence bet with a d...

about 9 years ago

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Brave mum with rare cancer abseiled down the Transporter Bridge in a bid to help find cure

Melissa Lacey, 33, made the difficult and heartbreaking decision to stop treatment so she could enjoy the time she ha...

about 9 years ago

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Next stop Middlesbrough railway station for Mackenzie Thorpe's latest art exhibition

Up to 11 new pieces in poster format will be on display at Middlesbrough Station for two years from Thursday

almost 10 years ago

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£1.2m park next to Transporter Bridge is beginning to take shape

Middlehaven park is designed to connect the Transporter and the town centre :: Middlehaven has been focus of £160m of...

almost 10 years ago

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Chance to experience World War One history at first hand in new Teesside exhibition

Remembering Our War provides backdrop to a narrative that recounts stories of people, places and events in Teesside d...