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The Great North Air Ambulance was called in. Picture: GNAAS

Air Ambulance called in to support medical emergency

Take a look inside this five-bed detached Hartlepool home.

Take a look inside this seaside home in Hartlepool

Ally with her partner Shaun Mathieson and a member of their extended family in 2024.

Partner's tribute to 'kind and bubbly' grandmother who died after bus incident

Hartlepool College of Further Education public services students pictured on the Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat.

Students learn about the work of lifeboat service

Scenes from Park Road over the years.

Taking a trip down Park Road through the decades

Kilwick Street in Hartlepool has seen a number of recent HMO applications.

Clampdown on HMO rules are welcomed

Hartlepool footballers Jack Hunter and Jamie Miley with University Hospitals Tees’ education and training partner Teresa Pounder.

Hartlepool United and NHS team up for CPR sessions

Gareth Dack died in HMP Frankland last April.

Murderer intended to take own life, jury finds

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

Traffic and Travel

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

Golden Flatts teacher Clair Taylor, and pupils Advitha Trinity, Poppy, Eva, Kayleigh and Vinnie with Friends of Seaton Station members along with Marie Addison from Northern Rail.

Pupils on the right track with station safety artwork

Changes to lane markings and signs are to be made to the improve the flow on the roundabout at the junction of Hart Road, Easington Road and West View Road.

Busy roundabout to close for lane improvements

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The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

The appearance of the doll pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress Dion wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the Academy Awards in 1998.

Barbie unveils Celine Dion doll for £69.99

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

Tourists face river ban in beauty spot village

Crime

The woman died after becoming unwell outside Coral in York Road, Hartlepool.

Suspect bailed as bus death inquiry continues

Police are appealing for any information after the incident in York Road.

Arrest after bus passenger, 60, dies following 'altercation'

Brierton Sports Centre. Picture by FRANK REID

Sport centre users face abuse from youths

Inspector Adrian Dack.

Police issue warnings to park yobs after weekend 'rampage'

A scene from the Hartlepool riot in 2024.

Bid to ban 'intimidating use of Balaclavas and face coverings'

Ward Jackson Park.

Police appeal for footage of weekend park disorder

Weather

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

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind for the North East.

Storm Dave: Met Office issues amber weather warning

Opinion

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

'Do you know were your children are?'

The scenes in Bishop Cuthbert park and across the town last weekend are unacceptable.

Jonathan Brash

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 ...

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash, seated centre on stage, speaks at a New Statesman event at the Labour Party conference.

'My focus is on making sure our voice is heard'

Childline: Increasing number of counselling sessions now involve mental and emotional health

Darren Worth

The Kindness Challenge initiative runs between Monday, October 5 and Friday, October 9.

Childline: Challenge aiming to spread kindness in school and nurseries

A torn cross of St George in Clarence Road, Hartlepool, earlier this week.

'Flag displays should not be left tattered and torn'

Childline marks International Day of Sign Languages

Politics

Victoria Ward Councillor Karen Oliver has called for more information on out of area placements.

Councillors call for more detail over people being placed in town

The new production hub aims to support Hartlepool creative businesses and boost the wider film studios and Production Village.

New multi-million pound creative production hub approved

The Lodge Bar in Church Street.

Police objections scupper bar's bid to stay open later

Counterfeit cigarettes were sold from the shop in Murray Street.

Mini market worker fined for selling counterfeit cigarettes

Business

Aldi, in Dunston Road, Hartlepool, could be extended.

Supermarket announces expansion plans

Left to right, Paul Taylor, Hartlepool Borough Council's head of strategic development and sustainability, Javed Khan, the council's assistant director of inclusive growth, Coun Rob Darby, chair of the council's housing, growth and communities committee and Kieran Bostock, the council's director of neighbourhoods and regulatory services.

Works begins on next phase of £18.5m screen industries project

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

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Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Environment

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

The mounds of shredded household waste at Hart Quarry in Hartlepool.

Arrest of suspect over illegal waste mountains

Manager Richard Nicol at the Biffa recycling plant in Hartlepool.

Residents warned against putting dangerous items into their recycling bins

People

From left, Jack Coombs and Matty Secker at the start of their coast-to-coast charity challenge

Power Station pair raise thousands for charity
A pair of workers from Hartlepool Power Station have completed an incredible challenge to raise thousands for charity.
Gavin Ledwith

8 and 9 Church Street seen on the left are being improved thanks to heritage funding.

Historic buildings set to be revitalised thanks to heritage fund

Alison Lyons (left) with actors Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay in costume.

Alison dresser to the stars of new Jane Austen movie

The bronze statue memorial unveiled outside Lord Mayor Treloar College in Hampshire where Peter Longstaff (inset left) and brother Stephen attended as children. Photo: PA

Widow welcomes new infected blood memorial

Christopher Lumley was jailed at Teesside Crown Court.

Paedophile tried to watch live rape of child online

Education

Chief executive Andy Brown, centre, is pictured with Ad Astra Academy Trust’s new starters.

'We are one big family' - Schools welcome new staff

Hartlepool Sixth Form College hosted the launch of Black History Month with group Transformers HPL. Photo: Chris Bate Photography.

Event shines a light on unsung heroes

Lee Blake, head teacher at Dene House Primary School, celebrates their latest Ofsted report alongside pupils.

Inspectors praise school where pupils are happy and thriving

Throston Primary School pupils from left, Lola Brown, Jacob Walshaw, Lucy-Ann Robinson, Henri Wood, Marcus Armstrong-Carr and Amara Brown.

Hartlepool schoolgirl raises £400 for charity

Dyke House principal Dean Cope.

School 'immensely proud' after strong Ofsted report

Guests getting into the 80s spirit for the charity night.

Travel agents go back to the Eighties for fun charity night

Health

Some of the first intake of Filipino nurses are pictured at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

The Filipino nurses still serving Hartlepool after 25 years

Left to right: Michelle Readhead, the council’s specialist nurse – infant feeding and healthy weight, Councillor Jim Lindridge and Clare Wright, the council’s clinical lead for health visiting and school Nursing, with the UNICEF award.

Family support service earns top UNICEF baby-friendly award

Hartlepool Central Library.

Shining a light on hidden disability

Angela Arnold, left, and Trevor Sherwood, right, with High Sheriff Dr Arnab Basu.

Founders of wellbeing cafe receive community awards

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