Police are investigating reports of a "a number of" sex attacks in the Church Street area of Hartlepool in one night.placeholder image

String of town centre sex attacks committed within hours

Anthony Sharp, left, pictured with Hartlepool RNLI coxswain Matt Adams after the naming ceremony.placeholder image

Proud day for RNLI as new lifeboat is officially named

Dene Academy held its 2025 prom night at Ramside Hall.placeholder image

12 photos from Dene Academy's 2025 prom night

A group of friends have raised thousands of pounds for cancer care in the town as they mark their tenth anniversary of a special charity walk.placeholder image

Friends celebrate 10 years of walking for breast cancer care

Sab Silagi, owner of Budapest Bar & Street Food Kitchen, has announced the closure of his business just six months after it opened.placeholder image

Street food bar and kitchen closes after just six months

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21 retro photos of Rossmere across the decades

Actor Micky McGregor with a prop penny during filming on the Headland of In The Frame's first community film Lucky Penny.placeholder image

Community film made in town receives huge support

Pupils at Dyke House Academy, in Mapleton Road, and Manor Academy, in Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, will no longer be allowed to wear skirts from September 26.placeholder image

Hartlepool secondary schools ban school skirts

A Hartlepool Borough Council crackdown on council tax fraud has seen the number of claims for single person discount fall by more than 800 a year.placeholder image

Council tax fraud campaign sees suspect claims fall by 800

Hartlepool couple Mairi and Graham McBain are urging people to get on board with a volunteering scheme that supports young people in care as part of Changing Futures North East.placeholder image

Couple encourage people to sign up to befriending scheme

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Sport

Jameson, who made 20 appearances for Pools during a challenging loan spell in the 2023/24 season, is not set for a surprise return to Victoria Park despite recent transfer speculation. Picture by Frank Reid.placeholder image

Former Pools goalkeeper not in line for Victoria Park return despite speculation

Former Hartlepool United goalkeeper Pete Jameson is not being considered for a return to Victoria Park despite reports linking him with a move back to Pools.

Robbie Stelling

Simon Grayson is set to take charge of his first Pools game on Tuesday night when his side make the short trip to FC Hartlepool to begin their pre-season campaign. Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Images.placeholder image

What to expect as Pools prepare to begin pre-season campaign vs FC Hartlepool

Pools have completed their fifth summer signing after fending off competition to secure versatile Barnet attacker Jermaine Francis. Picture by Frank Reid.placeholder image

Pools fend off competition for versatile attacker to land fifth summer signing

The hugely popular frontman penned a heartfelt message to Pools fans after signing for National League rivals Rochdale last week. Picture by Frank Reid.placeholder image

Dieseruvwe sends heartfelt message to Pools fans after signing for NL rivals

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Hartlepool United

Mancini, who was a popular figure at Victoria Park despite struggling with a number of serious injuries, sealed a move to fellow National League side Rochdale earlier in the week. Picture by Frank Reid.placeholder image

Mancini reflects on time at Pools after sealing Dale switch

Anthony Mancini has been reflecting on his time at Hartlepool United after sealing a move to National League rivals Rochdale on Wednesday.

Robbie Stelling

The hugely popular frontman leaves Pools after a prolific two years at Victoria Park, scoring 43 goals in 89 games. Picture by Frank Reid.placeholder image

Dieseruvwe leaves Pools and signs for National League rivals

Pools have completed their fourth summer signing as experienced striker Danny Johnson joins following a spell with League Two Walsall. Picture by Tim Thursfield.placeholder image

Pools complete fourth summer signing as experienced striker returns

With just over a month until the new National League season kicks off, is this Hartlepool United's best available XI?placeholder image

Is this HUFC's best available XI?

The prolific frontman has been linked with a move to National League rivals Rochdale after Anthony Mancini swapped the North East for Greater Manchester earlier in the week. Picture by Frank Reid.placeholder image

Popular Pools frontman linked with move to rival National League side

Middlesbrough FC

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New Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards learns Boro's fixture list

The Championship and EFL fixtures have been released.

Richard Mennear

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Middlesbrough closing in on new head coach

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Manchester City sign former Middlesbrough goalkeeper

Crime

Officers on patrol came across a man in the Sheriff Street area of Hartlepool in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, July 5.placeholder image

Man arrested on suspicion of scooter theft

Police are appealing for information after a teenager allegedly assaulted a 12-year-old boy at Summerhill Country Park, in Hartlepool, before stealing his bike.placeholder image

Appeal for information after alleged robbery at Summerhill

Hartlepool Police Station, in Avenue Road. Picture by FRANK REIDplaceholder image

Detectives charge suspects over two violent incidents

Part of the cannabis farm raided in Hartlepool as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) operation.placeholder image

Gang jailed after drugs den racket is smashed

A suspect has been remanded in custody after he was charged in connection with a glass attack at The Tipsy Doorman, in Church Street, Hartlepool.placeholder image

Suspect remanded in custody over 3.50am glass attack at bar

Demi Belcher attacked a car and a woman with an axe near the Wynyard Road shops, Hartlepool, in May 2023.placeholder image

Woman jailed for 'sustained' axe attack in street

What's On

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Tribfest - the world's biggest tribute festival is back for 2025

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Review: What I thought of Kynren

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Watch latest K-Pop documentary at Vue Hartlepool

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Stage splits revealed ahead of this year's Green Man Festival

Your World Hartlepool

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County Durham aviation entrepreneur is flying high after new contract win

Jonathan Brash MP with a member of staff at the new family hub at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, delivered thanks to Labour’s £1 million investment.placeholder image

MP says: 'Postcode lotteries shouldn’t decide a child’s future'

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People in the North East are too busy to maintain health, according to new resea...

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North East Multibank marks six-month anniversary with milestone moment

Retro

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13 retro photos of life in Hartlepool in 1972

From football matches to swimming lessons, a lot was happening across the town back in 1972.

Madeleine Raine

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9 things you'll remember if you went to school in the 60s or 70s

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Spotlight on Stranton in 19 nostalgic photos

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9 things you probably don't miss about the 70s

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22 nostalgic photos from Hartlepool school's past as it turns 70

Health

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The holiday destinations where adult toys are banned

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This is what death cap mushrooms look like and symptoms of poisoning

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Lead volunteer, Dianne Playfor, with attendees at the recent Look Good Feel Better event at Alice House Hospice.placeholder image

New partnership brings ground-breaking cancer support to Hartlepool

Homes & Gardens

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My Review of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

I tried the Levoit vacuum and not only does it make my home look nice its pleasing to look at too.

Natalie Dixon

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Former bin man wins £685k house and dream car in 99p prize draw

Take a look inside this stunning two-bed Hartlepool home next to Ward Jackson Park.placeholder image

‘Hidden’ Hartlepool home hits the market for £360,000

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The Hoover 2-In-1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner & Mop - HG4 Hydro

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See inside this £3 million mansion you can win for just a tenner

Lifestyle

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Gymshark Luxe Seamless Bralette you’ll never want to take off

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Rugby club celebrate charity boost with World Cup winner

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You'll want to think twice before leaving your dog alone in the car

Puzzles

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People

Hartlepool Borough Council has launched an investigation after a number of dead fish were spotted in Rossmere Park pond.placeholder image

Investigation launched after dead fish found in pond

An investigation is now underway after the council received a number of reports that dead fish had been spotted in a park pond.

Madeleine Raine

Billingham neighbours celebrate after scooping a share in a £1m People's Postcode Lottery jackpot.placeholder image

The street where neighbours are sharing a £1m lottery jackpot

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash reflects on his first year in office.placeholder image

Town MP reflects on his first year in office

Opinion

There are many reasons why children and young people can feel lonely and isolated during the school holidays. Photo posed by model

Childline: Help tackle loneliness and isolation during the school summer holiday...

Last year, Childline delivered more than 4,500 counselling sessions to young people who felt lonely, with contacts in July and August higher than the average of...

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Jonathan Brash MP with Police and Crime Commissioner, Matt Storey at the launch of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee in Hartlepool.placeholder image

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Childline: Pride month is a celebration but gender identity and sexuality continues to trouble many young people

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Business

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New store bids to serve alcohol until 1am

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Tall Ships Races

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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.placeholder image

Your say on the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023

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

Bon voyage! Tall Ships organisers hail success of event

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

17 pictures as tall ships set sail

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What should I do if I am in a crowd crush at a music festival?

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