The Cornerhouse: Legendary former nightclub to be turned into offices

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Well-known nightclub The Cornerhouse is to be turned into offices.

As part of Network Rail’s structural and improvement works to Middlesbrough Railway Station, the former clubbers’ hotspot - which saw the likes of Coldplay and Muse on stage - will be turned into commercial space.

The plans were revealed in a Middlesbrough Council report following a year’s closure of the railway station car park.

Councillor Charlie Rooney, the authority's executive member for regeneration, said in his report presented to full council this week that plans include to “redevelop the former nightclub into commercial units such as offices”.

Middlesbrough railway station in 1993 with what was to become The Cornerhouse

Situated next to Middlesbrough Railway Station in Exchange Place, the clubbers’ hotspot - which is now owned by Network Rail - enjoyed massive popularity in the nineties and noughties.

It opened in 1994 and soon became one of the town’s favourite venues for a night out.

In 2006, it was chosen as the winner of the first ever Best Bar None award scheme.

Coldplay, Muse, Biffy Clyro, The Libertines, Frank Black of The Pixies, Catatonia, The Fall, and Johnny Vegas all made their mark over the years.

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Muse

But in 2009 Cleveland Police, together with British Transport Police, tried to have the venue’s licensing hours slashed.

A review of the licence was triggered in April 2009 after police pointed to incidents of violence and theft the previous year.

Police failed in their bid to have the club’s hours cut and it was allowed to remain open until 3am.

But on Christmas Eve 2010 it was announced that the nightclub would “go out with a bang” on Boxing Day with a special closing party.

“It has had a great innings,” said promoter Graham Ramsay at the time.

“Sixteen years is a long time for a nightclub to stay at the top of its game.

"Now it’s time for it to have a bit of a rest and look to reinvent itself for the future.”

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