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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

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

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

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

Borough-wide HMO controls move a step closer

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

Man charged with seven burglaries across town

Rose, Daisy, Onslow and Hyacinth were keeping up appearances in the feast's fancy dress parade.

A feast of memories from village fete in 1993

Gary Briggs has been jailed for tax offences.

Businessman's 'lavish' Las Vegas spending during £1.2m tax fraud

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

Top 10 honour for Hartlepool primary school

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Sport

Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

Wild explains his HUFC approach - and why fans may need to be patient
Pete Wild has explained his approach at Hartlepool United.
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Boston United manager Paul Hurst.

What Pools' rivals are saying amid National League relegation battle

Hartlepool United players.

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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg 'angry and disappointed'.

Kim Hellberg 'angry and disappointed' after Watford result

Hartlepool United defender Sam Lavelle (right).

Hartlepool United transfer news: Defender extends loan deal by a month

Hartlepool United

Pete Wild, Hartlepool United head coach.

Wild demands shift in mentality from his Hartlepool United players
Pete Wild has demanded more from his Hartlepool United players.
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Action from Wealdstone’s win against Gateshead.

Pools v Wealdstone: Stones manager, form and dangerman assessed

Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock (photo Getty Images)

Wealdstone suffer shock FA Cup first round defeat ahead of Pools visit

Louis Stephenson.

Former Pools defender reveals mental battle after serious injury

Pete Wild, Hartlepool United head coach.

Pools predicted starting XI vs Wealdstone as Wild faces major calls

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Can new England star Jobe Bellingham step out of his brother's shadow?

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Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg.

Kim Hellberg refused to blame the absence of Will Lankshear
Kim Hellberg refused to blame the absence of top-scorer Will Lankshear after the Championship leaders’ 11-match unbeaten run ended.
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Boro player ratings after Charlton win

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

Boro ready for a busy week as forward returns for Charlton test

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

Kim Hellberg remains positive as Middlesbrough target Bolton win

Boro player ratings after Cardiff draw

Crime

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

Brute strangled and stabbed partner in the face

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

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

What's On

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

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Alice House Hospice, in Wells Avenue.

Join hospice for festive shopping event

John Lewis Christmas advert 2026 - ‘Gran Cave’.

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

Hartlepool Remembrance Day service 2025.

Details of Remembrance Sunday services released

Your World Hartlepool

Nic Smith (left) and Alastair Rae (right) are pictured with Janice Forbes from Alice House Hospice.

Charity cricket event raises almost £6,000 for hospice

Andy Brown OBE (centre) is pictured with Ad Astra Academy Trust’s new starters.

School staff loving their new roles

Hocus Pocus

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Angela Arnold (left) and Trevor Sherwood (Right), with High Sheriff, Arnab Basu

High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham

Retro

A look around West View over the years.

Taking a wander around West View over the years
The West View area has been a key part of the town since Hartlepool expanded in the late 1940s.
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Take a look at some of Hartlepool's oldest buildings.

Explore Hartlepool’s most historic buildings

Scenes from Park Road over the years.

Taking a trip down Park Road through the decades

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

Scenes from Church Street over the last 20 years.

Take a trip down Church Street over the years

Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

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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

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

Charity presented with life-saving kit

Homes & Gardens

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'
This clothes airer that has become a firm favourite in Mrs Hinch’s home, and it will prove useful now laundry must be dried inside.
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Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

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Pagazzi's Bixby pendant light combines amber ribbed glass with brushed bronze detailing for an elegant finishing touch.

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This detached home in Hartlepool's Dalton Piercy is currently on the market for £425,000.

Detached Hartlepool home hits the market for £425,000

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

Lifestyle

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

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Our Fiat 600 Petrol La Prima has arrived for a three-month test, priced at £28,045 in rather fetching Sky Blue Bi-Colour

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Boots' new Edit beauty collection brings together makeup essentials in sleek pink and purple packaging, with products designed to deliver a touch of affordable luxury.

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People

ReLoved's Natalie Frankland sorting through some clothes.

Charity issues urgent call for men's clothing
A Hartlepool clothing charity is appealing to the community for more men’s items.
Mark Payne

Primary school applications for new starters in September 2027 are open now.

Primary school applications now open

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash with members of East Durham Veterans Trust in the Hartlepool Valour support centre.

Veterans' support receives extra £500,000 boost

Opinion

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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.

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Business

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

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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

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

Steel firm opposes new housing bid next to town site

National World - Top 5

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Stacie Hird, before and after her weight loss using Wegovy prescribed on the NHS.

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Tall Ships Races

From left, Darab Rezai, of Hartlepool Licensees' Association, and Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Mike Young have both praised the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races event.

More reaction to 'absolutely magical' Tall Ships Races

Crowds gather at the Headland to picture the tall ships leaving Hartlepool on Sunday. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON.

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The Bima Suci from Indonesia leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

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It's been a busy day as the Hartlepool tall ships leave port for the next leg of their journey.

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