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Motorists could face delays over the coming weeks as vital maintenance works are carried out along Hartlepool’s A689 and the A19.

Drivers hit by lane closures in Hartlepool

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

Road reopens after four-vehicle collision

The OK Diner at Elwick will close in April 2026.

Hartlepool American diner confirms upcoming closure

iMSK physiotherapy team (in blue uniform) and students at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

Trainee physiotherapists lead the way in innovative learning

Sigrsvard Ragnarrson, 35, was pulled over by the police.

Pedestrian dies in early morning A19 collision

Just some of our archive photos taken in - and above - Elwick.

18 Mail pictures capturing life in Elwick over the years

Two people were taken to hospital following a collision on the Hartlepool-bound A179 on January 11.

Two casualties taken to hospital after motor home crash

A computer-generated artist's impression of the proposed Hartlepool project.

Developers win battle over electric charging and solar farm plans

Tributes have been paid to Harley Patterson after his death in a single-vehicle collision on the A19 on December 13.

Tributes paid to teenager after his death in A19 crash

The southbound A19 at the A179 turn off was closed following a fatal collision on Saturday evening.

Motorist dies after late-night collision on the A19

The construction of a new Hartlepool relief road around Elwick is expected to reduce the number of vehicles passing through the village.

New relief road plans could be delayed by public inquiry

The construction of a new Hartlepool relief road around Elwick is expected to reduce the number of vehicles passing through the village.

Latest on £"5m-plus relief road plans

The A689 is closed in both directions near Wolviston on October 7 following "an incident".

A689 reopens after closure lasting more than three hours

The Newport Bridge is to reopen on August 28.

Relief for town motorists as popular A19 short cut reopens

The A19 northbound was closed following a collision near Hartlepool on Sunday.

Three people injured as five-vehicle crash closes A19

Left to right: Cllr Mike Young, Cllr Rob Darby, Hart Parish Council vice chair Tom Britcliffe, Hart Parish Council chair John Littlefair and Cllr Aaron Rob at the A179 in Hart village.

Petition launched to improve 'horrendous' A179 amid safety concerns
A public petition is calling for major highway improvements to a key road amid growing safety concerns.
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A road closure is currently in place in both directions on the A179 between Whelley Hill Farm, in Hart Road, and Hart Village while officers and emergency services respond to a collision.

Three taken to hospital and one arrested after crash

Newport Bridge will be closed until potentially "early autumn" as part of ongoing maintenance work.

Drivers warning as A19 short cut closes until potentially 'early autumn'

The A19 has reopened in both directions following a fatal crash near Castle Eden.

A19 fully reopens following fatal crash

Liam Ainslie reached speeds exceeding 130mph in a stolen car during a police chase on the A19.

Fleeing car thief gets outwitted by drone after 130mph police chase

Bar staff get showered in Carling as beer keg explodes in pub cellar

Watch: Bar staff get showered in Carling as beer keg explodes

The A19 southbound was shut between the A179 at Sheraton and the A689 in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

BMW driver taken to hospital after colliding with dead horses

The A19 was closed on the morning of January 12 at Castle Eden following two collisions. Picture courtesy of Google Street View.

A19 reopens as two drivers are arrested after crashes

Watch: Police officer killed by HGV as she helped motorists in crash

The collision happened on the A19 northbound around half a mile from the A689 slip road at Wolviston.

Pedestrian loses life in A19 collision

A multi-vehicle accident closed the A19 southbound near Billingham.

A19 southbound closed following 'multi-vehicle collision

The road is due to be created north of Elwick village off the A19 at Hartlepool.

Compulsory purchase action set for new Elwick link road
Council chiefs are to begin a legal process in the New Year for plans to deliver a long-awaited new road into Hartlepool off the A19.
Nic Marko

The A19 has reopened following a "multi-vehicle" collision near Sheraton on Thursday morning.

A19 reopens following 'multi-vehicle' accident

John Cartwright (foreground) from Hartlepool College with site manager at Castle Aaron Roberston and Hartlepool College students and staff.

Town students' valuable role on new retail park off A19

The speed limit on the A19 Tees flyover is now 50mph.

Speed limit reduced on Tees flyover

A site plan which forms part of Bellway Strategic Land’s application to build 587 homes.

Farmland could unlock 587 homes to help meet Middlesbrough’s needs

At least four vehicles were involved in a collision on the A19 northbound on Tuesday, July 9.

Four vehicles in collision on A19

The incident took place on the A19 heading north towards Hartlepool.

Motorcyclist injured after bikes fall from car's cycle rack

Gathering Sounds has today confirmed the line-up for its latest stage

Spoken word indie hip-hop star Antony Szmierek joins Gathering Sounds 2024

The Newport Bridge, connecting Stockton and Middlesbrough, is popular with Hartlepool motorists. Picture by FRANK REID.

Driver warning as major bridge is to close for nearly two months

Durham Police are inquiring into the man's death. Picture by FRANK REID

Man dies in parachute incident

Roads Minister Guy Opperman, far right, was joined By Hartlepool MP Jill Mortimer for a tour of Hartlepool firm Ron Perry & Son.

Roads minister visits Hartlepool

The A19 has been closed between the A689 Wolviston and the A179 due to an ongoing police incident.

A19 reopens after controlled explosion of suspicious item

The Pools skipper said his side must start well against Halifax and begin putting the memories of their mauling at Gateshead behind them.

"We owe it to ourselves and the fans to show what it means to us"

An impressive 1,314 Poolies made the trip to watch their team at Gateshead, although there can't have been many in that number that were prepared for a 7-1 defeat.

24 Fan-tastic photos of the trip to Gateshead

Given his fairly limited options, it's unlikely that the Pools boss will make too many changes for Tuesday night's trip to Gateshead, although Alex Lacey looks set to miss out.

Predicted XI for Gateshead clash

Work will take place on the A19 southbound at Sheraton overnight from Tuesday, April 2.

A19 resurfacing works set to start

Ron Perry and Son is spending more than £2m on improving its facilities at its north and southbound services.

A19 HGV parking facilities set to improve

Nicky Featherstone in action for Hartlepool United in their pre-season friendly against Gateshead in 2020. Picture by FRANK REID.

New derby date confirmed for Pools

The scene of two crashes on different parts of the A689, near Hartlepool.

Crashes on A689 cause traffic delays just 24 hours apart from each other

Sue Leonard fears the approved Elwick bypass scheme will affect her family's farming business. Picture by FRANK REID.

Family anger at planned road closures

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Mike Young has welcomed planning approval for a new road to bypass Elwick.

Reaction after £25m new road is approved

Plans for a new £25m Hartlepool relief road via Elwick have been approved.

Plans for new £25m Hartlepool road are approved

The new link road would relieve traffic going through Elwick Village. Picture by FRANK REID

Elwick bypass road project to be decided

Sue Leonard, front left, with, from left, Amelia and Mark Leonard, Joanne Grieves with her children Daniel and Emily, Elizabeth Charlton and Fred Grieves at the family's farm close to Elwick. Picture by FRANK REID

Family's fear over £24m relief road plans

PD Kira locates suspected dangerous driving hiding in a Billingham park.

Police dog collars danger driving suspect

Motorists using the southbound A19 between Murton and Easington are warned to expect delays and diversions for around a month.

Motorists warned to face new A19 delays and diversions

The northbound A19 will be closed from the A689 Wolviston turn-off, above, to the the A19 Sheraton junction for "essential" work later this month.

Thousands of vehicles to be diverted into town due to A19 closure

A19 Elwick sign where new route into Hartlepool will be created.

Latest Elwick bypass plans lodged

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase

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