Darab Rezai

The Staincliffe has been boarded up.

Staincliffe fixtures and fittings to be sold at auction

The Staincliffe appears to be closed for good.

Landmark hotel and restaurant appears to have closed for good

The Staincliffe Hotel at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID

Hotel guest complains over Christmas cancellation

Darab Rezai outside the Staincliffe Hotel Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID

Staincliffe operator warns it could close

The Barclays cash machine (centre) was still in use during July's Hartlepool Tall Ships Races. Picture by FRANK REID

Town hospitality boss unhappy at marina ATM removal

Darab Rezai inside the former kitchen of the Staincliffe Hotel./Photo: Frank Reid

Staincliffe Hotel restaurant to reopen ‘within a week’

From left, Darab Rezai, of Hartlepool Licensees' Association, and Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Mike Young have both praised the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races event.

More reaction to 'absolutely magical' Tall Ships Races

Darab Rezai, the new owner of Santonio Bar, on Navigation Point, with a delightful looking sea bass. Picture by FRANK REID

Hospitality sector set for Tall Ships boost

Trevor Sherwood (right), of LilyAnnes's has called for more support for businesses who are already in debt. The cafe's bill quadrupled back in three months.

‘Nervousness’ for Hartlepool businesses remains despite energy bills support

Darab Rezai said in 45 years in hospitality he has never seen so many business owners nervous about their future.

Hospitality chief calls for urgent support over energy costs pressure

Hartlepool Licencees Association chairman Darab Rezai has said both the daytime and nigh time economy has been affected.

Over 1,000 sign petition in response to parking charges at Hartlepool Marina

Darab Rezai.

Town hospitality chief calls to cut ‘killer’ VAT

Chairman of Hartlepool Licencees Association Darab Rezai in The Harbour View on Hartlepool marina.

Hartlepool figures react to end to Plan B

Chairman of Hartlepool Licensees Association Darab Rezai. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hospitality bosses cheer New Year go ahead

The Raby Arms owner Kate Bruns who is concerned about the effect new Covid regulations and fears are having on trade this Christmas.

Hartlepool pubs and restaurants see wave of Covid cancellations

Darab Rezai donated over £300 to Alice House Hospice.

New restaurant's owner donates hundreds to Hartlepool’s Alice House Hospice

A businessman has supported Hartlepool’s Alice House Hospice after helping one of his first customers.

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Darab Rezai, chairman of Hartlepool Licensees Association and owner of The Harbour View, at Hartlepool Marina, with staff member Chantelle Alton.

Freedom Day 'excellent news' for Hartlepool's hospitality and whole economy

The Harbour View owner Darab Rezai with staff member Chantelle Alton getting ready for Monday 17th when restrictions are relaxed.

Town businesses looking forward to big indoor reopening

Darab Rezai, chairman of Hartlepool Licencees Association which represents the town's hospitality businesses.

Hartlepool bars and restaurants looking to getting back to business after Covid

Drinking alcohol along Seaton Carew Promenade will be banned from the start of April during set daytime hours.

Late twist in bid to introduce 24-ban on drinking alcohol along Seaton Promenade

Businesses reacted to Rishi Sunak's budget including Janice Auton of Totally Locally Hartlepool and hospitality spokesman Darab Rezai.

Hartlepool businesses and MP give their verdict on the budget

Darab Rezai, chairman of Hartlepool Licensees Association.

Town licensees chief questions schools reopening before hospitality

Hartlepool marina is home to many bars and restaurants.

Hartlepool pub and restaurant bosses hope for good news on reopening

The Jacksons Landing site, which has been put forward as a home for a new leisure centre development.

Eyebrows raised at calls to scrap new leisure centre and build alternative venue

Hartlepool Council Leader Cllr Shane Moore on The Waterfront site. Phase one of the redevelopment of a linear park was runner up in the Pedestrian Environment category at the 2020 LocalGov Street Design Awards.

Council selects architects to design new marina leisure centre

A quiet York Road on the first morning of the new national lockdown.

Hartlepool businesses going into lockdown 3 'in much weaker position'

Hartlepool Council Leader Cllr Shane Moore (left) and Mike Hill reacted to the latest Tier 3 announcement on December 17.

‘We’re not out of the woods yet’ says Hartlepool council chief on Covid

Hartlepool leaders say people will be disappointed and frustrated at staying in the highest tier restrictions – but appealed to residents to continue to help drive down infections.

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Scott Weir of King Johns Tavern, Hartlepool Licensees Association chairman Darab Rezai and Marine Hotel owner Lee Dexter.

Hospitality operators question Tier 3 closure decision amid fears over impact

Darab Rezai, chairman of Hartlepool Licensees Association.

Hospitality boss pins hope on vaccine for return to normal

Morrisons supermarket in Clarence Road, Hartlepool.

Hartlepool Morrisons refused 24-hour alcohol licence after fierce opposition

Morrisons in Hartlepool has applied to sell alcohol round the clock

Decision date set for supermarket's controversial 24-hour alcohol sales plan

Scott Weir of King Johns Tavern in Hartlepool town centre.

Furlough extension will save town jobs

Morrisons supermarket in Clarence Road, Hartlepool.

Morrisons' bid to open 24 hours and sell alcohol

Scott Weir of Hartlepool's King John's Tavern (top right), Hartlepool Licensees Association chairman Darab Rezai, (bottom left) and Marine Hotel owner Lee Dexter (bottom right).

Hartlepool licensees warn of potential pub closures and job losses

Darab Rezai chairman of Hartlepool Licensees' Association.

New lockdown 'unfair' on Hartlepool hospitality sector

Businesses on Navigation Point say 24-hour parking charges and the level of fines being issued is hurting footfall and trade.

Marina businesses in parking plea to mayor

Marco Polo in Hartlepool

Freehold for popular Hartlepool restaurant Marco Polo up for sale

Darab Rezai wants to scrap 4am pub closing and go back to 2am.

Hartlepool licensees' chief admits '˜we got it wrong' and asks to revert to 2am ...

Darab Rezai in the former Marco Polo restaurant, whose fixtures and fittings are to be auctioned off.

Hartlepool's former Marco Polo restaurant to be auctioned off, piece by piece