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Jemma Louise Academy's junior formation team came first place at the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival 2026.

Dancers shine at Blackpool Dance Festival

Lucy-Ann Robinson stands outside The Blacksmiths Arms, in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool schoolgirl raises £1,200 for charity

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

MP says thousands of homes set to benefit from Budget

Cllr Rob Darby with native oyster project officer Anton Druon preparing to place an oyster hoist into the dock at the Museum of Hartlepool.

Museum playing a hands-on role in oyster regeneration project

An RSPCA photograph of conditions at former GP Nicola Stirk's home.

Ex-GP banned after letting her pets live in squalor

The A179 from Wingate junction with the A19 North and South. Picture by FRANK REID

Road reopens after four-vehicle collision

The assault happened at the junction of York Road and Elwick Road. Picture by FRANK REID

Assault victim punched to ground by street attacker

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Cllr Dave Bruce.

Council chiefs hit back at HMO 'delay' claims

The free fireworks display takes place at Seaton Carew on Sunday, November 1.

Seaton set to be lit up in fireworks spectacular

Traffic and Travel

Could Hartlepool be in for a stormy spell as Storm Austen sweeps across the nation?

Storm Boelo set to batter Hartlepool

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Marina Way and the surrounding area from the air.

Town set for £24m from fund to boost transport connections

Golden Flatts teacher Clair Taylor, and pupils Advitha Trinity, Poppy, Eva, Kayleigh and Vinnie with Friends of Seaton Station members along with Marie Addison from Northern Rail.

Pupils on the right track with station safety artwork

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Crime

A man from the edge of Hartlepool has been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a suspected international drugs plot.

Man charged over alleged international drugs plot

Hartlepool murderer Nathan Owens.

Hartlepool killer sentenced to life for murdering stepdaughter

Ally with her partner Shaun Mathieson and a member of their extended family in 2024.

Partner's tribute to 'kind and bubbly' grandmother who died after bus incident

The woman died after becoming unwell outside Coral in York Road, Hartlepool.

Suspect bailed as bus death inquiry continues

Police are appealing for any information after the incident in York Road.

Arrest after bus passenger, 60, dies following 'altercation'

Brierton Sports Centre. Picture by FRANK REID

Sport centre users face abuse from youths

Weather

The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

Temperatures are expected to soar in Hartlepool later this week as another heatwave sweeps the nation.

Hartlepool prepares for another heatwave as temperatures soar

People enjoying themselves at Hartlepool's beaches on July 10.

13 super snaps of people enjoying the summer sun

Opinion

From left, Stockton North MP Chris McDonald MP, Middlesbrough Southeast and Cleveland MP Luke Myer, Prime Minster Andy Burnham, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP Andy McDonald MP and Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

'Our local emergency services need fairer funding'

There can be no greater responsibility for any government than keeping its people safe.

Jonathan Brash

Ofcom found that more than half of children who game online played sometimes with people they have never met. Photo posed by model

Childline: Gaming companies need to put children's safety at the heart of platfo...

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash is pleased with the success of Labour in Pride in Place programme.

'£21.5m Pride in Place programme is making a difference to town'

Childline: Halloween festivities are a fun time for children - but be aware of the risks involved

Darren Worth

A young person may carry worries and concerns as they grow up. Photo posed by model

Childline: Increasing number of counselling sessions now involve mental and emot...

Bishop Cuthbert play area, in Hartlepool, where recent anti-social behaviour is believed to have taken place.

'Do you know were your children are?'

Significant changes have not yet been made to block the creation, viewing or sharing of nude material. Photo posed by model

Childline: Call to install nudity blocking technology on children’s smartphones ...

Politics

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Cllr Dave Bruce.

Open call for ambitious proposals to boost town pride

Kilwick Street in Hartlepool has seen a number of recent HMO applications.

Clampdown on HMO rules are welcomed

Victoria Ward Councillor Karen Oliver has called for more information on out of area placements.

Councillors call for more detail over people being placed in town

The new production hub aims to support Hartlepool creative businesses and boost the wider film studios and Production Village.

New multi-million pound creative production hub approved

Business

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

The cheapest supermarket pumpkins might not be where you’d expect them to be this year

Aldi and Lidl beaten by two supermarket rivals in pumpkin price test

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

UK Trending

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Environment

The film follows Hartlepool fisherman Stan Rennie as he battles for answers.

Fisherman's fight brought to the big screen

A library picture from 2023 of fly tipping at the rear of West View Road, in Hartlepool.

Secret cameras installed fly-tipping hot spots to catch offenders

Members of the Central Estate Residents Group and partners with the results of their recent community clean up.

Residents clean up their estate and help restore pride

The mounds of shredded household waste at Hart Quarry in Hartlepool.

Arrest of suspect over illegal waste mountains

People

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association is launching The Groundworker Olympics at Seymour Skills Academy, in Brenda Road.

Hartlepool scheme inspires future engineers
A civil engineering body is introducing a new initiative to bring together colleges and industries to inspire the next generation of talent.
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Hartlepool singer Michael Gallagher is performing at the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, November 14.

Hartlepool singer teams up with Hartlepool Food Bank

The Health and Social Care Academy at the University Hospital of Hartlepool hosted an NHS careers event.

Students get hands-on at Hartlepool hospital

Kerrie Whelan (left), headteacher at Endeavour Academy, and Melissa Garrett, programme manager at Young Enterprise.

Peterlee academy reaches new heights

Emily Hanley (right) with senior surgical care practitioner Beth Alderton.

New clinic supports Hartlepool surgery patients

Education

Hartlepool is one of the towns which a study believes could benefit from a new higher education institution or university.

Experts believe Hartlepool would benefit from new university

Trimdon Hill School achieved a “strong standard” in all areas in its first Ofsted report.

New school wins praise in glowing Ofsted report

East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus became the home of BBC’s Question Time earlier this month as presenter Fiona Bruce brought debate to the region.

East Durham College hosts BBC’s Question Time

Hartlepool Sixth Form College principal, Vikkie Morton.

New principal makes high standards pledge

Chief executive Andy Brown, centre, is pictured with Ad Astra Academy Trust’s new starters.

'We are one big family' - Schools welcome new staff

Alison Lyons (left) with actors Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay in costume.

Alison dresser to the stars of new Jane Austen movie

Health

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

A new project designed to help residents aged 65 and over become more active and socially connected is set to launch at Hornby Park this November.

New scheme at Hornby Park helps older residents stay active

Amy McBean (left) and double Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams at Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2026 competition.

Slimmer’s success earns national recognition

Members of the Hartlepool cardiac rehab programme group.

Rehab sessions getting heart patients back to health

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