Tees

The video playlist

Watch our pick of standout clips from Tees

Weatherfor Middlesbrough

Sport

BBC Sounds: From Tees

View more

Latest Updates

  1. A pint of beer and car keys on a bar

  2. Hackney move adds to growing Boro budget

    Hignett: Everton 'a great move' for Hackney

    Boro legend Craig Hignett believes the move to Everton is a "great" one for midfielder Hayden Hackney - but it will also do plenty for Middlesbrough's transfer ambitions this season too.

    Everton have paid £16m plus potential add-ons for the Boro youth product and Middlesbrough may also have residuals this season from a possible move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who joined the Premier League club from the Riverside in February 2024.

    While former forward Hignett says Hackney was arguably Middlesbrough's best player last season, he thinks the money gained from his transfer will help the side strengthen their weaknesses in attack.

    "If Boro would have got promoted, that [the fee for Hackney] might have been a different story, but I'd take that if I were Boro," Hignett told BBC Radio Tees.

    "Hopefully Morgan Rogers will go and we might get a few quid more. I know we got some money for Djed Spence as well so the kitty is looking pretty good.

    "Last season was such an exciting season but ultimately it was a bit of a let down and I think quite early on, we all knew where Boro were struggling. So hopefully, with the money they've got, they can remedy that this year and have a good go."

    Listen to the full reaction on BBC Sounds

    Listen to more Middlesbrough content on BBC Sounds

  3. 'Hackney deserves top-flight football'

    A red banner with the words 'Your Opinions' written across in white lettering next to the Middlesbrough club badge
    A photo of Hayden Hackney, wearing Middlesbrough's red and white home kit, applauding the fans while looking emotional after their play-off final loss to Hull City in May 2026Getty Images

    We asked you for your thoughts on Hayden Hackney's move to Everton and it seems to be a departure on good terms.

    Here is a selection of what you had to say:

    Paul: £16 million for the Championship player of the season? I appreciate he would have only had one year left [on his deal] but still! I'm assuming there will also be some beneficial future clauses for us.

    Moving forward we can hopefully replace him with someone creative and plenty of knowhow but at a similar sort of age. We need to get a big, strong, tall striker in too. Too many pointless crosses last season with no one there to get on the end of them.

    I'm hoping Hellberg gets the players he wants (hopefully some proper pace on the flanks) and we go again!

    Nate: Goes with no hard feelings from me. Have loved having him here but he absolutely deserves to be playing in the PL.

    Replace probably isn't the right word, but the funds should help the whole squad with the right buys. Quietly looking forward to the season (depending on the transfer window).

    Dan: Gutted he's gone, really enjoyed watching him last season, especially his goals against QPR and Norwich.

    Big case of the 'what ifs' but if we had added a striker in January and Hayden had not got injured, he would be in the Prem with Boro. Was [always] going to leave after failing to get promotion, wish him all the best at Everton - they are getting a very good player.

    Need to spend the money for him sensibly but not sure there is an obvious like-for-like player we could get, especially with his connection to the Boro.

    Martin: It was inevitable after missing out on promotion. He is passionate about Boro and maybe stayed with us a season too long, out of loyalty. Can't do anything other than say thanks and wish him good luck with his new club.

  4. Emily Moore smiles at the camera in a school picture. She has brown eyes and long light brown hair.

  5. Ben Houchen sitting in the BBC Radio Tees studio with a purple mic in front of him and two screens behind him showing a picture of Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge and the radio station name and logo. He is smiling at the camera and wearing a light blue shirt and dark suit jacket.

  6. People in orange hi-vis workwear and diggers are working on a huge mound of soil many meters high. The mound is on the far side of a two-track railway line with patches of rough and sparse grass on either side. The sky above is overcast.

  7. Can homegrown hero Hackney be replaced?

    A red banner with the words 'Have Your Say' written across in white letters next to the Middlesbrough club badge

    Hayden Hackney is a Middlesbrough man no more.

    The 24-year-old midfielder progressed through Boro's youth ranks to become a key player for the side but has now departed for the Premier League with Everton.

    • Were you expecting him to go or did you think Boro could keep hold of him after coming so close to promotion last season?

    • Will Boro struggle without their midfield maestro?

    • Who would you like to see replace him?

    Let us know your thoughts on Hackney's departure here and come back to this page later to read a selection of your responses.

  8. New Everton signing Hayden Hackney

  9. The junction of Yarm Lane and Lawrence Street in Stockton, with businesses including a vape shop and two-storey terraced homes. There are parked cars in front of some of the homes and along Yarm Lane which continues into the distance. A sign for Lawrence Street is in the right of the image. There is police tape, a police officer in uniform, a police car and a police van.

  10. A view of Great Ayton high street with the Royal Oak hotel and a line of white shops with cars parked in front of them on the right and a village green on the left.

  11. Eight members of East Durham Communities Standing Together group standing outside Durham County Hall and holding signs which read No to HMO's in East Durham.

  12. Three police officers, in uniform, standing with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke and Police and Crime Commissioner Ben Storey.

  13. Junior Masandi smiling in a blue DR Congo kit

  14. Two men in hi-vis jackets are standing over a pile of cream canisters in the middle of a field. There is also a carpet which has been dumped behind them.

  15. An artists impression of how The Legend of the Wear show will look. An audience sits on wooden chairs facing a lake and a medieval village. A giant serpent-like tale is flicking out of the water.

  16. Hartlepool bring in striker Bondo

    Terry Bondo in action for Blackpool wearing their tangerine home shirtGetty Images

    Terry Bondo made his competitive debut for Blackpool in November 2024, aged 17

    Hartlepool have signed striker Terry Bondo on a one-year deal.

    The 19-year-old was a free agent after being released by Blackpool at the end of the season.

    He made 11 appearances for the Seasiders and had loan spells in non-league with Matlock Town, Marine and King's Lynn Town.

    "I'm still at the beginning of my career and I know there's a lot more to come from me," he told the club's website.

    Pools have the option of an additional 12 months on the deal.

  17. A small brick building is behind a barbed wire gate and metal fence. There is rubbish blown against long grass near the entrance.

  18. A blurry photo of Maria Pearson, from the '80s. She has a brown perm and is standing in front of some leaves.

  19. Emily smiles at the camera. She has long wavy brown hair and red lipstick on.

  20. Carol and Wayne Henshaw standing outside Redcar Beach Caravan Park. They are both wearing warm jumpers and coats. Carol has short, red hair. Her husband wears a grey cap.

  22. Summerville exits World Cup but Canada progress

    A photo of Crysencio Summerville, wearing his orange Netherlands kits, holding his shirt to his face after his penalty is saved against Morocco on Tuesday.Getty Images

    West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville saw his shot saved during a dramatic penalty shootout against Morocco to knock the Netherlands out of the World Cup on Tuesday.

    Summerville had provided the assist for Cody Gakpo's opener in the 72nd minute, but Morocco equalised in the 91st to force extra time.

    Both sides had missed two previous penalties before the 24-year-old stood up to take the fifth for the Dutch side; however Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou denied him, and Ismael Saibari then sealed the win for their opponents.

    Burnley's Lyle Foster will also be heading home after South Africa succumbed to a 1-0 defeat to Canada.

    However, the win for the North American side does mean three English Football League players have made it through to the round of 16 in the World Cup.

    Southampton striker Cyle Larin and Ali Ahmed of Norwich City both featured for Canada in the group stage but were unused substitutes for Sunday's knock-out match alongside Middlesbrough's Alfie Jones.

    Canada next faces Morocco in Texas on Saturday at 18:00 BST.

  23. A view over a large lake with brown water. Cow parsley, grass and trees grow on the banks, framing the lake.