A £3.8million programme to transform Tees Valley into a leading UK powerhouse of creative production has been announced.

Time to reflect back on the what Middlesbrough has achieved over the last few years, and to come together to mark those achievements.

A sneak peak at one of our spaces. 46 Linthorpe Road is a hidden gem.

Creative Factory got on the road last week and had a brilliant couple of days in Dumfries. Having heard about what was going on with The Stove Network, it was quite another thing to experience it.

Working with East Street Arts, Creative Factory have taken over this meanwhile space on a 2 year licence. This space is set over two floors. With its huge windows and white cube space, as well as studio space upstairs, it was too good to turn down.