It is spelled Middlesbrough yer know!!

I was born in 'Boro and lived there until I was 23, I've spent the last year living in London which has been a bit of a culture shock.

I left home because of the lack of quality jobs/careers in the area, I mean... there is nothing in 'Boro compared to London. I wanted to work on the internet in some capacity, but that just wasn't possible in my home town.

Why do I miss middlesbrough, my family, friends, the socialising, the place itself. All of it really and sometimes the football team as well!!

There are some great pubs/bars and places to eat and everything is so cheap. You can get a pint for as cheap as 80p in some pubs!

The nightlife has gone down a bit in terms of nightclubs but there is always the Millenium in Stockton, and some good late bars in the town such as The Cornerhouse, and Chicargo Rock

The town centre has seen some improvements in recent years which is good, and Middlesbrough almost got City Status, just getting beat narrowly by Wolverhampton.

If you're going to Middlesbrough to study though, you're going to the right place, cheap beer, friendly people, and excellent university facilities.

If you're heading up north for a job though, think again. Unemployment is one of middlesbrough's big let downs.

Right thats it then, I'm off to find an 80p a pint night!