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John Lewis Christmas advert 2026 - ‘Gran Cave’.

'An incredible experience' - local brass band on new John Lewis ad

Barber Joe Thackeray (left) and junior barber Lewis Bradley outside the new Head Quarters at Wynyard Park.

Growing retail park welcomes new barbers

A CGI of how the expanded Queens Meadow Business Park would look.

Steel firm opposes new housing bid next to town site

Hartlepool RNLI crew member Steve Dunnett pictured at sea.

Lifebaot crew member retires after more than 30 years of service

Hartlepool Police Station.

Appeal after firework put through letterbox

Some of your brilliant Halloween costumes.

Getting into spirit of Halloween with your fantastic spooky snaps

Jack Crannage was jailed at Teesside Crown Court.

Man jailed for nine years for rape of woman

Roker Street car park.

Free town centre parking set to return

The PM said he was proud to support this year's Journalism Matters campaign.

Andy Burnham hails vital role of local journalism in democracy

Traffic and Travel

The A179 from Wingate junction with the A19 North and South. Picture by FRANK REID

Road reopens after four-vehicle collision

Could Hartlepool be in for a stormy spell as Storm Austen sweeps across the nation?

Storm Boelo set to batter Hartlepool

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Marina Way and the surrounding area from the air.

Town set for £24m from fund to boost transport connections

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

Cornwall Street, Hartlepool.

Teenager arrested following rooftop incident in Hartlepool

The incident occurred on West View Road near Old Cemetery Road.

BMW rammed several times by van

Alison Evans (inset) died at Coral bookmakers on York Road after an incident on a Stagecoach Bus. Photos: Hartlepool News & Alerts and Cleveland Police.

Police renew witness appeal after woman's death

Shaun Wilson was jailed after admitting burglary and theft of a car.

Police drone tracked down car stolen in home burglary

The assault happened at the junction of York Road and Elwick Road. Picture by FRANK REID

Assault victim punched to ground by street attacker

A man from the edge of Hartlepool has been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a suspected international drugs plot.

Man charged over alleged international drugs plot

Weather

The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

Temperatures are expected to soar in Hartlepool later this week as another heatwave sweeps the nation.

Hartlepool prepares for another heatwave as temperatures soar

People enjoying themselves at Hartlepool's beaches on July 10.

13 super snaps of people enjoying the summer sun

Opinion

From left, Stockton North MP Chris McDonald MP, Middlesbrough Southeast and Cleveland MP Luke Myer, Prime Minster Andy Burnham, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP Andy McDonald MP and Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

'Our local emergency services need fairer funding'

There can be no greater responsibility for any government than keeping its people safe.

Jonathan Brash

Ofcom found that more than half of children who game online played sometimes with people they have never met. Photo posed by model

Childline: Gaming companies need to put children's safety at the heart of platfo...

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash is pleased with the success of Labour in Pride in Place programme.

'£21.5m Pride in Place programme is making a difference to town'

Childline: Halloween festivities are a fun time for children - but be aware of the risks involved

Darren Worth

A young person may carry worries and concerns as they grow up. Photo posed by model

Childline: Increasing number of counselling sessions now involve mental and emot...

Bishop Cuthbert play area, in Hartlepool, where recent anti-social behaviour is believed to have taken place.

'Do you know were your children are?'

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Politics

The Borough Hall was built in 1865.

Historic venue remains part of council ambitions

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

MP says thousands of homes set to benefit from Budget

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Cllr Dave Bruce.

Council chiefs hit back at HMO 'delay' claims

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Cllr Dave Bruce.

Open call for ambitious proposals to boost town pride

Business

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Makeup artist Samantha McBean in her salon with her finalist certificate.

Makeup artist Sam up for beauty newcomer award

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

UK Trending

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Environment

Cllr Rob Darby with native oyster project officer Anton Druon preparing to place an oyster hoist into the dock at the Museum of Hartlepool.

Museum playing a hands-on role in oyster regeneration project

The film follows Hartlepool fisherman Stan Rennie as he battles for answers.

Fisherman's fight brought to the big screen

A library picture from 2023 of fly tipping at the rear of West View Road, in Hartlepool.

Secret cameras installed fly-tipping hot spots to catch offenders

Members of the Central Estate Residents Group and partners with the results of their recent community clean up.

Residents clean up their estate and help restore pride

People

Jack winning the Rotax MAX Challenge Nordic championship which secured his place in the Grand Finals.

Champion driver Jack revved up for karting grand final
A talented teenage racing driver from Hartlepool is looking forward to taking on the world’s best on the track.
Mark Payne

Hartlepool Remembrance Day service 2025.

Details of Remembrance Sunday services released

Sophie Lewis (centre) is pictured at her graduation with dad Stephen Lee and mum Denise Lee.

Family continues fundraising campaign in memory of husband and father

Donna Hadfield with her mam Veronica King before she became ill.

Tributes to expat who was unable to fulfill homecoming wish

This semi-detached Hartlepool home has five bedrooms, one bathroom and is on the market for £420,000.

Period Hartlepool home hits the market for £420,000

Education

Ad Astra staff with former trainees at a graduation ceremony.

Teacher training programme open to new learners

Ad Feature Making her mark: Lucy’s Durham School scholarship story

Kerrie Whelan (left), headteacher at Endeavour Academy, and Melissa Garrett, programme manager at Young Enterprise.

Peterlee academy reaches new heights

Hartlepool is one of the towns which a study believes could benefit from a new higher education institution or university.

Experts believe Hartlepool would benefit from new university

Trimdon Hill School achieved a “strong standard” in all areas in its first Ofsted report.

New school wins praise in glowing Ofsted report

East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus became the home of BBC’s Question Time earlier this month as presenter Fiona Bruce brought debate to the region.

East Durham College hosts BBC’s Question Time

Health

Aleks is warning others about the dangers of fireworks after his accident in 2024.

Teenager's fireworks warning after losing eye in horrific accident

Sophie Lewis (left) and her friend Shannon doing the Boxing Day Dip.

Family’s ongoing support for ‘amazing’ air ambulance charity

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

The Health and Social Care Academy at the University Hospital of Hartlepool hosted an NHS careers event.

Students get hands-on at Hartlepool hospital

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OPI shoppers can spin an online reward wheel to win extra discounts, free nail polish, vouchers and more in its early Black Friday promotion.

Beauty fans can win freebies in early Black Friday deal

Simba’s mattresses have been reduced heavily ahead of Black Friday itself

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990

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