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Council leader Dave Bruce.

Council outlines changes as it switches to cabinet model

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Ten of the top rated places to eat in town

BILLY ELLIOT The Musical. Annette McLaughlin (Mrs Wilkinson), William Gurney (Billy)

Review: Billy Elliot soars on Sunderland Empire stage

Brian Robinson was convicted of strangulation, actual bodily harm and dangerous driving.

Brute strangled and stabbed partner in the face

David Manby admitted witness intimidation and breaching a restraining order.

Terrified woman woke at 4am to find ex-partner in her bedroom

Northern HV directors Chris Thomas, Phil Bromby and Andy Smallwood joined by other members of the team at the company's headquarters. Picture: Chris Booth

Electrical business primed for further growth as it turns five

Armed officers from Cleveland Police helped end the pursuit of a car travelling the wrong way along a dual carriageway.

Armed police help detain suspect after vehicle drives wrong way along A689

ReLoved's Natalie Frankland sorting through some clothes.

Charity issues urgent call for men's clothing

The Durham Miners’ Hall, also known as Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners Association, will host a listening event to hear experiences of the Battle of Orgreave. The confrontation between police and miners in 1984 was a major event during the miners' strike which started that year.

Miners urged to join Orgreave inquiry event at Redhills

Traffic and Travel

Motorists could face delays over the coming weeks as vital maintenance works are carried out along Hartlepool’s A689 and the A19.

Drivers hit by lane closures in Hartlepool

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

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A collection of childhood drawings, school photographs and heartfelt letters from King Charles has emerged

King Charles’ childhood drawings could fetch thousands

Four major brands banned over 'misleading' green delivery claims

David Beckham's favourite Ninja gadgets with up to £200 off

David Walliams' four-bed London townhouse which is on sale for £10.5million amid claims he preyed on teenage fans for sex.

David Walliams' £10.5m London mansion goes up for sale

Crime

Devastated volunteers of Fibro Conect-TS after July's burglary.

Man charged with seven burglaries across town

Hartlepool Police Station.

Appeal after firework put through letterbox

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

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

Taking part in Halloween festivities like trick-or-treating and parties with friends can be an exciting, but also can involve risks.

Childline: Halloween festivities are a fun time for children - but be aware of t...

Whether children are going pumpkin picking, trick or treating, or taking part in Halloween-themed events, there are lots of activities to enjoy as the nights st...

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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'

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...

Childline: Survey reveals 34% of teenagers concerned what future will bring

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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'

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?'

Politics

Mulgrave Road.

Six-bed HMO approved by council despite concerns

Plans for an eight-bedroom HMO in Elwick Road were rejected by councillors last month.

Borough-wide HMO controls move a step closer

Tees Valley Combined Authority leader Ben Houchen.

Town centre regeneration body set to be scrapped

Roker Street car park.

Free town centre parking set to return

Business

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Plans for two industrial units have been approved on land off Brenda Road, Hartlepool. Credit Google Maps

Plans for new business premises approved

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

Growing retail park welcomes new barbers

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The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

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

Lee Bullivant (left) and ex RAF member Iain Henderson with the poppy wreath to the Unknown Warrior in St Pol France.

Town photographer capturing journey of the Unknown Warrior
A Hartlepool forces veteran and photographer has been selected to document a tribute to the Unknown Warrior this Remembrance.
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Primary school applications for new starters in September 2027 are open now.

Primary school applications now open

Utilita hub supervisor Kristine Gorman hands over the kit to a Hartlepool Ambulance Charity first responder Ged Parker.

Charity presented with life-saving kit

Hartlepool Remembrance Sunday service in Victory Square.

Hundreds attend Remembrance Sunday service

Former Hartlepool yachstman and marina worker Mike Fellows is trying to save the Princess Royal from being scrapped.

Urgent appeal to save lifeboat from the scrapheap

Education

Sarah Greenan, headteacher of Brougham Primary School, centre right, is pictured with leadership colleagues.

Top 10 national honour for primary school

Pupils from Eskdale Academy and Jesmond Gardens Primary School with (left to right) Keeley Potter, EDF's Visitor Centre Co-ordinator; Cllr Jim Lindridge, and EDF HR Manager Duncan Bain.

Over 1,000 pupils learn crucial safety advice with long-running scheme

Andy Brown OBE is pictured with Ad Astra Academy Trust pupils.

School leader bows out after 50-year career

Ad Astra staff with former trainees at a graduation ceremony.

Teacher training programme open to new learners

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

Peterlee academy reaches new heights

Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

Paul Cooper with a flag for his campaign It Stops Now.

Former police officer launches national suicide campaign

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