With news that the centre could be taken over by the newly-formed Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC)“under ambitious regeneration plans”, we have taken a look back through our archives.
Here are 23 pictures from the early Noughties featuring celebrity chefs, recruitment events and shops that have since departed the centre.
What memories do they stir up for you?
1. Victoria Road Entrance
The entrance to the shopping centre looked a bit different back in 2005. Shoppers were outside after the centre was evacuated. Photo: LH
2. Woolworths reopening
Lost of people have fond memories of Woolworths. This picture was taken at a grand reopening of the Hartlepool store in 2005. Photo: DP
3. Something fishy going on
Mermaid Cate Brick attracted the attention of shoppers in the centre in 2007. Photo: FLR
4. Marksy's
Marks & Spencer was a mainstay of the centre for many years before relocating to the marina area. Photo: LH