Category: Culture, Media and Sport
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Cook Museum reopens with new experience
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Marton will reopen its doors from this Saturday (4 April 2026), with a refreshed visitor experience and brand-new interactive features. Luke Myer MP visited the museum earlier this week to speak to the team and get a first look at the upgrades before welcoming…
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Stunning drone photos show progress on new hub at Southlands site
Source: Middlesbrough Council New photographs show the progress on site at the new community and sports facility in east Middlesbrough. The state-of-the-art new hub will replace the former Southlands Centre on Ormesby Road. Construction started last summer with a steel frame quickly erected, but drone shots show the work, being…
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Labour delivers cash boost for East Cleveland youth clubs
13 February 2026 Youth clubs across East Cleveland have been handed a welcome boost after new Government funding is being awarded to the Labour Council to kit out centres with modern equipment and facilities. Sites in Guisborough, Loftus, Skelton and Lingdale are among those benefiting, with more than £60,000 invested…
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Loftus sports hub gets major Government backing
27 January 2026 Work to deliver a major new grassroots sports facility in Loftus is gathering pace, as the Labour Government have confirmed almost £1m investment to help progress the project for communities across East Cleveland. The project at Ben Scott’s Field, led by the Middlesbrough FC Foundation in partnership…
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Fowl weather doesn’t stop the Loftus Poultry Run
Today (21 December 2025) Luke Myer MP attended the annual Loftus Poultry Run this weekend, cheering on 400 runners and supporters for one of East Cleveland’s best loved festive traditions. The event, hosted by Loftus & Whitby Athletic Club, has been running for more than four decades and draws participants…
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Myer warns on disinformation threat
Today (3 December 2025), Luke Myer MP used a parliamentary debate on the future of local media to warn that rising misinformation, hostile state interference and algorithm-driven radicalisation are eroding trust in democratic life, calling for stronger standards and better digital protection for communities. Luke argued that when trusted local…
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Luke pays tribute to local community paper
Today (3 December 2025), Luke Myer MP spoke in Parliament to celebrate the past and present of Teesside’s local journalism, paying tribute to community outlets that continue to give people a voice and keep democracy rooted in everyday life. Luke highlighted longstanding local publications including Talk of the Town in…
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Luke Myer MP visits Sounds of Steel exhibition in Loftus
Luke Myer MP visited the Sounds of Steel interactive exhibition at Loftus Arts today, which brings together voices, music and community stories from along the Tees to the villages of East Cleveland. The project has been funded by Historic England with artists, researchers and local partners, and features work created…
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Luke calls for higher levy on online gambling to combat child poverty
Over 70,000 people have signed a petition calling for a targeted levy on online gambling operators, with Luke Myer MP lending his full support to this important cause. The petition aims to secure increased funding to tackle child poverty, particularly in areas facing high deprivation, such as Middlesbrough. The movement,…
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New 3G pitch planned for Guisborough
2 October 2025 Families and young people in Guisborough could soon benefit from a brand new modern sports facility under plans backed by the Football Foundation and Redcar & Cleveland’s Labour Council. The major programme will bring new “PlayZones” across the borough – safe, inclusive outdoor spaces designed for football…
