Students rejoiced as they collected their A-level and GCSE results and Hartlepool Waterfront Festival returned in the summer sunshine.
Meanwhile, Poolies were left surprised when a falcon was spotted in the town centre.
Remember the best of the month in our gallery below.
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August was another busy month for the town./Photos: JPI Media and Donald Lang Photo: JPI Media/Donald Lang
. Beautiful sight
More than 50 dolphins were spotted at the Hartlepool coast at sunset. Photo: Donald Lang
. Hartlepool Carnival finds its prince and princess
Cllr Dennis Loynes, Hartlepool Mayor Councillor Brenda Loynes and Miss Teen Hartlepool Chloe Roberts with the winners. Photo: UGC
1. Beautiful sight
More than 50 dolphins were spotted at the Hartlepool coast at sunset. Photo: Donald Lang
2. Hartlepool Carnival finds its prince and princess
Cllr Dennis Loynes, Hartlepool Mayor Councillor Brenda Loynes and Miss Teen Hartlepool Chloe Roberts with the winners. Photo: UGC
3. Hartlepool beauty queen
Nicole Murray from Hartlepool was crowned Miss Tees Valley. Photo: Stu Norton
4. ‘Once in a lifetime’ experience
Town centre shoppers had an unexpected companion when a falcon was seen in the middle of York Road. Photo: Carl Gorse