Politics

Demolition work has finally begun on a seafront 'eyesore' which council chiefs said was a blight on regeneration efforts.

The new council leader and ceremonial mayor will be confirmed next week as part of the Hartlepool Annual Council meeting.

Almost 70 ‘affordable’ homes could be built on a former school in Peterlee.

Plans have been unveiled for 36 new affordable homes to be built in a village on the outskirts of Hartlepool.

Plans have been lodged to demolish a vacant office block hit by vandalism to make way for future development.

As a senior Hartlepool councillor announces he is standing for the Brexit Party in the European elections, voters in the town have revealed what they think of the party's message ahead of polling day.

Hartlepool MP Mike Hill has accused local bus operators of putting profit before passengers.

Plans have been unveiled for a new play area for children at The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool.

A senior Hartlepool councillor has revealed why he is standing for the Brexit Party in the European elections later this month.

Hartlepool Independent Union has announced it is forming a coalition with Conservative councillors on Hartlepool Borough Council.

Plans for a 31 home affordable housing development have been rejected by councillors over fears of crime and anti-social behaviour raised by residents.

Controversial plans for an eight-bedroomed house of multiple occupation in Hartlepool have been rejected by councillors.

Hartlepool MP Mike Hill is to lead a debate in Parliament on whether the Government should make the controversial practice of putting netting on hedgerows to prevent birds nesting a criminal offence.