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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

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

Supermarket announces expansion plans

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

Clampdown on HMO rules are welcomed

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

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

Gareth Dack died in HMP Frankland last April.

Murderer intended to take own life, jury finds

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

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

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

Suspect bailed as bus death inquiry continues

Police tape surrounds Coral Bookmakers, in York Road, Hartlepool, on Tuesday afternoon.

Everything we know as bus manslaughter inquiry continues

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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

The FA Cup first round draw takes place on Monday night.

FA Cup first round draw details as Pools prepare for Marine tie

Chris Popov celebrating a goal.

Ex-Leicester City youth determined to make bigger impact at HUFC

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New Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild (photo Getty Images).

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Crime

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

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

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Sport centre users face abuse from youths

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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.

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A woman was robbed in her own home in Blackhall Colliery.

Elderly woman injured after masked intruders steal jewellery

What's On

Singer-songwriting duo Chris While and Julie Matthews are performing in Hartlepool this month.

Acclaimed folk duo to perform at town venue

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Courtney is looking forward to performing in Hartlepool again.

Globetrotting singer Courtney excited for homecoming show

Final Exhibit - the new scare maze at Scarefest, Alton Towers

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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.

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Retro

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
Two buildings in Hartlepool’s Church Street are being rejuvenated as part of drive to restore a historic buildings across the North of England.
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Scenes from Church Street over the last 20 years.

Take a trip down Church Street over the years

Cast and crew filming at Heugh Battery Museum.

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A cheery Bradley Lowery sports Sunderland colours. The Foundation was set up in his memory and you can find out more about its work and how to support it by visiting https://bradleyloweryfoundation.com/

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Hartlepool bar workers over the years.

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Health

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

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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.

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Hartlepool Central Library.

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

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100 Elwick Road, in Hartlepool, painted in red. Picture by Google Maps.

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Take a look inside this impressive detached home by the sea.

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People

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

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Christopher Lumley was jailed at Teesside Crown Court.

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

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

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