The site of the demolished Hourglass pub, in Hartlepool, where bungalows are to be built.

Bungalows plan for ex-Hartlepool pub site is approved

This two-bed flat on the Headland is up for auction with a starting price of £5,000.

Take a look inside this Hartlepool flat on the market for just £5,000

Hartlepool-born author Phil Blacksmith has published a mixed-genre collection of 16 short stories about prime ministers, presidents, dictators and political figures

Hartlepool-born author publishes selection of short stories

Just four of our archive images of The Hourglass.

Nostalgic photos of life at ex-pub after homes plan is approved

Councillor Martin Scarborough is the new deputy leader of Hartlepool Borough Council. Picture by FRANK REID

Council new deputy leader is appointed

Danger driver Dylan Crocker, inset, has been locked up following a horror smash in Wolviston in which a car smashed into a wall.

Watch as danger driver is detained after horror smash

Pictured in the hydrotherapy pool are, from left, Amii Hatchett, of Strokes Ahead swimming school, Carl Jorgeson, chief executive officer of Hartlepool Sport, High Tunstall head Mark Tilling, Water Babies owner Councillor Pamela Hargreaves and her Water Babies colleagues Laura Blewitt and Olivia Irvin.

Last-minute investment saves pool from permanent closure

Another incredible twist in HUFC saga as HUST give fan vote stance

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Brenda Harrison. Pic via Hartlepool Borough Council.

Leaders to reject recommended rise in councillors' allowances

Cleveland Police vehicles in the Allerton Close area of Hartlepool on May 21. Picture courtesy of Hartlepool News and Alerts.

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Deverdics, who made 63 appearances for Pools, is one of 12 players set to leave Croft Park this summer after Blyth Spartans suffered a second successive relegation. Picture by Howard Roe.

Former Pools midfielder slams situation at Blyth following release

Pools legend Micky Barron, who is the club's ninth highest appearance maker of all-time, admits he fears Mani Dieseruvwe and a whole host of other star players could be set to leave this summer. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools legend fears club could be set for mass exodus of star players this summer

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Hartlepool United season ticket holders have until midnight on Friday, May 23 to vote on whether or not to ask Raj Singh to return to his role as the club's chairman. Picture by Frank Reid.

Deadline for season ticket holders to vote on Singh's Pools future revealed

A deadline has been set for Hartlepool United season ticket holders to have their say on owner Raj Singh's future at the club.

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The wantaway Pools owner has come under fire following a statement published on Wednesday evening suggesting he could be set to return as chairman. Picture by Frank Reid.

Raj Singh releases statement following backlash ahead of potential return

Hartlepool's Labour Member of Parliament Jonathan Brash has taken to X to throw his support behind Jeff Stelling following his resignation as club president.

Town's Labour MP hails Stelling as "man of deep principle" following resignation

Hartlepool United club president Jeff Stelling has resigned following the latest takeover developments. Picture by Frank Reid.

Club president Jeff Stelling resigns in "protest" as takeover negotiations stall

The club's most recent takeover update, published late on Wednesday evening, has plunged Hartlepool United deep into crisis. Picture by Frank Reid.

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Middlesbrough FC

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Crime

Teesside Magistrates Court has granted a closure order on a flat in Pinero Grove, Hartlepool, as part of a multi-agency attempt to ensure the local community “are able to live their lives without the fear of crime, antisocial behaviour and drug related activity occurring at the address”.

Court imposes closure order on flat

Just some of the criminals from the Hartlepool area to have been locked up at crown court recently.

The criminals starting 25 year-plus between them behind bars

Cleveland Police vehicles in the Allerton Close area of Hartlepool on May 21. Picture courtesy of Hartlepool News and Alerts.

Arrests made as part of gunshot inquiry

A pay and display parking machine in Hartlepool which was targeted with a fake QR code stuck to the bottom right corner of the machine’s information panel.

Scammers target town pay and display machines

Ryan Cameron, 20, was seriously injured in a crash on Saturday, May 10, after he was hit by a motorbike in Northgate, on the Headland.

Family thank public as son 'opens his eyes' following crash injuries

Two men were arrested by police thanks to the help of a drone launched by Hartlepool Response officers.

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Considered a trailblazer for female musicians who followed in her footsteps, celebrate the life of Tina Turner with a look back at some of her memorable photos.

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Health

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Homes & Gardens

Prices in some parts of the UK, like North East Derbyshire, have soared, while in some of London's poshest neighbourhoods, including Kensington and Chelsea, they have plummeted

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House prices in one area have soared by 18 per cent, while elsewhere they have plummeted by up to 21 per cent

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Community Links Hartlepool co-founder Stephen Keers gets ready to compete in a Dragon's Den style competition to win £20,000 to help the charity.

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A Hartlepool community group has the potential to win £20,000 as it prepares to go head-to-head with nine other groups in a Dragon’s Den style event.

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Rotary Hartlepool President Anthony Metcalfe speaks to Throston Primary School pupils about Rotakids.

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The legally-protected little terns are once again taking up residence on a small stretch of Seaton Carew Beach.

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