Talk of the Town Magazine

10/09/2026

A spinal injury ended her horse-riding career, but Melissa Coyle discovered a competitive drive through wheelchair tennis

After a spinal injury, keen horsewoman Melissa Coyle assumed that her sporting days were behind her. The thought of competing in any kind of sport from a wheelchair seemed unimaginable.

08/09/2026

Saltburn Folk Festival brings a vibrant mix of music, workshops, and family-friendly events to the heart of the town each August

Some music festivals are exclusive events, hidden behind security fences and irrelevant to anyone who does not have a coloured wristband. Not Saltburn Folk Festival. Year on year the event becomes more public with a host of events scattered across the town, the opportunity to attend individual conce...

06/09/2026

Community project builds and local support, the Loftus Ironshed strengthens community ties and mental well-being in East Cleveland

The Shedders at the Ironshed’s Men's Shed have been busy making and delivering more picnic tables for Skelton Bowls Club along with renovating memorial benches for Loftus Cricket Club. These tables are a team effort, with four to six Shedders involved. It takes a couple of sessions to complete on ...

06/09/2026

Explore the technical capabilities of our compact Ecto 0.5 ghost-hunting vehicle and join us as we continue our fundraising efforts for charity around East Cleveland

Another month has passed, and interest in the Ecto 0.5 continues to grow. We’ve had several requests to reveal more about the vehicle itself, a modified Hyundai i10 serving as our compact response unit.

05/09/2026

Clayton House closes its doors after 40 years, residents are moving together to Oaklands Manor in Saltburn

After almost 40 years of caring for older people in the local community, Clayton House Residential Home has made the deeply emotional decision to close its doors. For generations of residents, families and staff, Clayton House has been far more than simply a care home, it has always felt more of a f...

05/09/2026

Celebrating a successful first year, the Moorsholm gem continues to impress with seasonal British dishes crafted by acclaimed chef Mark Walker

Last month Bello Bistro celebrated their first birthday. If you have not discovered this gem of a restaurant yet I highly recommend a visit. Situated in the middle of Moorsholm, on the High Street near the church, Bello Bistro is a welcome addition to this attractive village.

03/09/2026

A quick-thinking veterinary team at Clevedale Vets saved an English bull terrier's life after she swallowed a dangerous string-filled toy

The team at Clevedale Vets in Upleatham were praised by for saving a young dog’s life following an incident in which the pet swallowed a toy containing string, causing serious internal complications.

01/09/2026

The poignant story of how a dedicated tribute to heroic lifeboatman William Guy gave Redcar its own distinctive Gansey design

Family history throws up a lot of surprises. Despite being born in the landlocked East Midlands I am proud to find that I have distant maritime links to both the explorer Captain James Cook, and the heroic lifeboatman William Guy. Cook’s story is well known but the story of William Guy less so, he...

30/08/2026

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30/08/2026

Remembering Mike Morrissey, a dedicated journalist and pillar of the community whose life was defined by quiet integrity, faith, and a deep commitment to others

Michael “Mike” Morrissey, who has died aged 96, was a dedicated journalist, a committed Christian, and a man who quietly gave much of his life to his family and his community. He spent decades telling other people’s stories, often without drawing attention to his own.