Shining a light on the great folk of Teesside
Sara Jane March reports on a special concert in Middlesbrough which celebrates more than 200 years of migration in the town and wider region
- More than 150 performers taking part in festival
- Town’s industrial history is the inspiration for the show
- Restaurant owner originally from Eritrea one of many townsfolk involved
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