Inspiring place to live Jun 29 2005
Welcome to the 101 Great Reasons to live in the Tees Valley - a celebration of all that is inspiring about our area. more
Taking art to heart Jun 29 2005
With its theatres, festivals and galleries, the Tees Valley is home to numerous arts and entertainment venues and events. Ian McNeal finds out more. more
Top of the class Jun 29 2005
Education reporter Joanna Desira looks at the schools which are helping make the Tees Valley a great place to live. more
The shape of things to come Jun 29 2005
Major changes are taking place across Tees Valley thanks to hundreds of millions of pounds of investment. more
Young talent wants to put Tees Valley on the fashion map Jun 29 2005
The Tees Valley has its share of ambitious young people who want to see the area thrive. Will Sutton speaks to two fashion students who already have big designs on the future. more
The "Super hospital" Jun 29 2005
Teesside is the proud home of the biggest hospital in Europe named after one of the region's best known figures. Health reporter Audrey Forbes reports. more
Tees Valley's green and pleasant land Jun 29 2005
The Tees Valley landscape is unique in its mixture of coast, country and industry. Ian McNeal looks at our environment and how local firms are playing a green role in its development. more
Passionate people passionate places Jun 29 2005
Elizabeth Hodgson, 21, a customer service advisor from Linthorpe, said: "The nightlife is brilliant. There is always something going on - whether you want a quiet relaxing evening or a big night on the town you can find something." more
Food for thought Jun 29 2005
Food is a growing passion on Teesside, as Barbara Argument explains. more
Home of innovators Jun 29 2005
The Tees Valley is home to countless innovative companies. Business editor Helen Logan reports on Teesside's wide-ranging industry. more
Making Tees Valley a home from home Jun 29 2005
Ambition to get a better job was the motivation for Andreas Romanlobez to move to England from southern Spain. more
Helping improve the image of Tees Valley Jun 29 2005
There are countless reasons why it's great up North - and now we're shouting about it, as Margaret Fay of One NorthEast explains. more
Bags of style Jun 29 2005
Shopping on Teesside has been transformed in the past decade. Middlesbrough designer department store Psyche has led the way and was recently named the best store in the country. Alan Plews reports. more
Seats of learning Jun 29 2005
Universities and colleges in the Tees Valley have a proud record of academic achievement. Ian McNeal looks at what makes them so special. more
Tees Valley toutism is looking goodÂ… Jun 29 2005
When it comes to tourism, the Tees Valley has plenty to shout about - from award- winning attractions to stunning coast and country. Karen McLauchlin takes a closer look. more
We're at the heart and soul of the community Jun 29 2005
From the hard-hitting campaigns to reporting on the Boro, the Evening Gazette is proud to be at the heart of 101 Great Reasons to Live in the Tees Valley. Ian McNeal examines the role of the paper in Teesside life. more
101 Great Reasons... 1. Teessiders - the friendliest people in the country. 5. The world famous Transporter Bridge - a symbol of Teesside engineering at its best (and better than the Tyne Bridge). 14. Captain Cook - the world's greatest explorer. 18. Boro ending 128 years of hurt by winning the Carling Cup and marching into Europe. Click here to view all 101 Great Reasons
Welcome to the 101 Great Reasons - a celebration of all that is inspiring about our area. The list - in no particular order - reflects the huge diversity across our area and highlights some of the things that make the quality of life in our area so special. read more...
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