Whether it is to film a television show, turn on the town’s Christmas lights or politicians on the election trail, we have delved into the Hartlepool Mail archives to remind ourselves of some of the many familiar faces to have paid us a visit.
1. Aled Jones
The Songs of Praise presenter performed at Hartlepool Borough Hall with Hartlepool Male Voice Choir in summer 2017. Picture: TOM BANKS Photo: Tom Banks
2. Nigel Farage
Divisive politician Nigel Farage was at Hartlepool's Grand Hotel for a press conference in 2015. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: FRANK REID 2015
3. The Cheeky Girls
Popular noughties pop duo The Cheeky Girls visited Hartlepool in 2004 after finding fame on Popstars: The Rivals Photo: Mail
4. Angela Rayner
Hartlepool has seen many politicians fight for people's votes in recent years. Now Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner visited Hartlepool Power Station last year. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid