Two Teesside-based community radio stations have revealed that they are working together to bring up to thirty new radio stations to the local airwaves.

 Zetland FM, based in Redcar, and CVFM, based in Middlesbrough, have announced that they are partnering with radio experts to apply to Ofcom for a ‘Small Scale DAB’ licence which will cover Middlesbrough and Redcar.

£5m boost to make Middlesbrough the most creative town in UK

The bold vision to make Middlesbrough the most creative town in the UK has been handed a major boost after millions of pounds in government funding was confirmed.

Mayor Andy Preston today celebrated the "brilliant, brilliant news" that a bid led by the Middlesbrough Cultural Partnership and Middlesbrough Council for £4.25m from the Cultural Development Fund had been successful.

IRISH MUSIC LEGENDS MAKE A WELCOME RETURN TO MIDDLESBROUGH

The Fureys make their eagerly awaited return to the stage of Middlesbrough Theatre on Saturday, March 26 and will treat their audience to one of popular music's richest legacies. 

They are one of Ireland's most acclaimed and influential folk, traditional and middle of the road bands.

VISITORS TO NORTH EAST PRISONS ASKED TO HAVE THEIR SAY

Visited a north east prison over the last year?

 This includes HMPs Deerbolt, Durham, Frankland, Holme House, Kirklevington, Low Newton and Northumberland.