BBC Radio Tees

BBC Radio Tees is named for the Tees and serves the communities associated with that part of north-east England. Middlesbrough, Stockton and nearby places contribute different stories to a shared regional conversation. The station also follows subjects from County Durham and North Yorkshire, connecting its Teesside base with surrounding communities.

The BBC local format can bring together reporting, interviews, sport and conversation about issues affecting listeners nearby. An industrial or transport story may span several towns, while another subject is particular to one neighbourhood. Shared programmes can also appear within BBC Local Radio's schedule; the named Tees service remains distinct in its intended local audience.

Middlesbrough and Hartlepool United receive attention through interviews and discussion, with former players such as Craig Hignett contributing to the football collection. Secret Tees explores local history, including Saltburn's smuggling stories, while Need To Know Tees, County Durham and North Yorkshire explains developments in public services, policing and cultural venues. The programme selection also includes Rachel Teate's music and conversation, followed later by Jo Good. These strands sit beside opportunities for listeners to contribute their own experiences through Your Voice and creative work through Upload. The result combines sporting loyalties and everyday news with stories about the area's past.

The lasting reason to choose Radio Tees is its perspective on the Tees area, including how people in different communities experience a common regional story.