Politics

Council bosses are aiming to make savings over the cost of replacing vehicles.

Hartlepool hospital bosses have made no plans to cope with the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal, according to the group calling for a second Brexit referendum.

The sudden arrival of huge shipping containers behind the hospice and on hospital land last week has raised a few eyebrows.

College staff from Hartlepool are set to march on London today to protest at Government funding levels.

The pub industry in Hartlepool, worth more than £10million, could take a hit if beer duty is raised as expected later this month, Britain’s Beer Alliance has warned.

Clamping down on the outfits taxi drivers wear will be part of new stricter taxi licensing guidelines.

Older people learned how to avoid falling victim to fraudsters including in cyberspace at a well-attended session in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool Poppy Appeal organiser Sian Cameron is “bursting with pride” after being invited to attend two prestigious remembrance events in London.

A newly elected Independent councillor has pledged to put residents’ needs first after taking over a formerly Labour seat.

A new councillor has been elected for Hartlepool following yesterday's vote.

Council bosses have revealed plans to revamp its work in the voluntary and community sector to be ‘more intelligent’.

This week is National Carers Week. Those who provide unpaid, voluntary care for individuals or simply have no choice, are a hidden army of people who, quite frankly, save the state an absolute fortune.

New stricter gambling regulations for Hartlepool have been praised by council chiefs.

Hartlepool Borough  Council received the lowest number of complaints to a local authority across the North East last year.

Hartlepool MP Mike Hill says he is not holding his breath that a new £24million government programme will improve the chances of young people in the North East.

With the Hart ward by-election just around the corner, we are turning the spotlight on the candidates in the run-up to polling day.

The owner of a marina cocktail bar and restaurant has agreed to keep the noise down after complaints from neighbours.