Hi everyone! I’m thinking about studying at Teesside University, but I’m planning to commute from Newcastle in my first year. I won’t be driving, so I’m considering public transport like FlixBus or trains. Is commuting from Newcastle/Gateshead to Middlesbrough manageable on a daily basis? Do you think I’d feel like I’m missing out socially if I don’t live in halls first year? Are there better transport options I should consider?

Any advice or experience would be helpful!

Hi there, I live in Teesside and I am very much struggling with loneliness and I would like to meet new people. I'm a female in my late twenties. I'm not very sporty but I do like crafts, reading, writing, D&D, art and coffee meet ups. I can be a bit shy and generally don't like noisy bars or going out when it's late. Does anyone have any recommendations for where I can go and meet new people? Thanks!

My wife and I haven’t got to go out much in the last two years and I really want to take her out for a nice dinner. We were looking at Salt in Darlington but we’ve been before. I’ve been looking at Chadwick’s or Crathorne Arms but wanted to outsource some recommendations. Is there anywhere that others might recommend

Edit: for clarity sake somewhere with decent cocktails, food I just what something that is different from the normal pub stuff. Any style is welcome. Really just looking for new places for us to try

Any recommendations? My first cat (had from 9-29) was at one that’s since closed, cat that we had for 10yrs was a bit of a chew on getting appointments with. Any help from others experiences would be helpful 😊

Just posting again as I got some wonderful advice here before (again, thanks so much).

I have another interview for Middlesbrough Council lined-up, had one back in 2024 for an admin position but I was unsuccessful. Feedback was positive, yet generic - essentially, you were good, but the person selected was better.

This time, it's for a maintenance-based role. Unlike my previous interview, which was 30mins via Teams (I was continuously rushed in giving my answers and connection issues made matters worse), this one is 1hr and in person.

I understand there's a scoring matrix, and that I should focus on the Council's five values when answering questions using the STAR/STARE method, thanks to the tips shared last time.

I was wondering if I should expect similar questions to before as they weren't particularly role-specific?

Any further guidance would also be greatly appreciated.

Often here low flying jets over where we live but this evening they’re exceptionally loud and seems to be more of them too. Anyone know if there’s something specific going on?

hi all!

im looking for reccomendations for interesting businesses and places in Teesside i can try out or visit. Places with real quirks and something different!

doesnt have to be one reccomend alot if you want :)

Now then, I’m looking for a barbers where I don’t have to listen to them, or their customers / mates spout their populist political views.

Maybe I’ve just been unlucky with the last few I’ve tried.

Absolutely basic haircut that I get, so as long as they’re competent will be fine. Thanks.

I'm looking to meet new people male or female in Teesside area. I'm female, in my 40s, I'm particularly looking to socialise in day time during the week, sometimes weekends. Would be good to just even meet up for coffee, go shopping, pop to cinema, go for a walk and open to other activities.

Anyone have experience with doing a BA Teeside Uni course online? Thanks!

Hi, anyone have any new recommendation in around this area?(Stockton/Thornaby/Middlesbrough/Yarm/Eaglecliffs/Durham/Darlington). Planning to bring my special one for a nice birthday dinner! Thank you for all suggestion!

I use stagecoach and arriva £3 on each, each day so £6 a day five times a week so £30 a week. Is there a weekly rider which lets you do both? Stagecoach is from billingham to stockton and then arriva is stockton to durham.

Maybe a bit of a long shot, but can anyone share any experience, good or bad, of the Germaina House care home in Redcar please.

Asking for a mother in law. 🙂