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Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash, centre, meets veterans at Hartlepool United.

'I will always put Hartlepool's veterans first'

The cast of Cinderella outside Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

Win a family ticket to see Town Hall Theatre panto

Donna Hadfield with her mam Veronica King before she became ill.

Tributes to expat who was unable to fulfill homecoming wish

Makeup artist Samantha McBean in her salon with her finalist certificate.

Makeup artist Sam up for beauty newcomer award

This semi-detached Hartlepool home has five bedrooms, one bathroom and is on the market for £420,000.

Period Hartlepool home hits the market for £420,000

A look around West View over the years.

Taking a wander around West View over the years

Head coach Pete Wild.

Pools predicted XI vs Boreham Wood with loan star set to return

Hartlepool fisherman Stan Rennie has become an activist after seeing massive change to local sea life.

Extra screenings of film added due to demand

Ad Astra staff with former trainees at a graduation ceremony.

Teacher training programme open to new learners

The Borough Hall was built in 1865.

Historic venue remains part of council ambitions

Precision Acres team members (from left) Mandie Grundy, Nicola Foster, Leoni McCarrick and Jackie Harrison.

Housing support charity faces rise in demand

Aleks is warning others about the dangers of fireworks after his accident in 2024.

Teenager's fireworks warning after losing eye in horrific accident

Pete Noble and ten-year-old Ariana with one of this year's decorations.

See the home transformed into Halloween Circus of Horrors

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
More than 40,000 households in Hartlepool are set to be better off as a result of Wednesday’s budget, according to the town’s MP.
Mark Payne

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

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

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

Hartlepool scheme inspires future engineers

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

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

New clinic supports Hartlepool surgery patients

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'

Take a look at some of Hartlepool's oldest buildings.

Explore Hartlepool’s most historic buildings
Have you ever wondered how old some of the town’s buildings are?
Madeleine Raine

Changing Futures North East founder, Graham Alton.

Fostering interest on the rise in Hartlepool

Alice Harper (left) and Mia Dale are pictured with one of the Mayday Mayday badges. Photo credit Tom Collins RNLI.

Girl Guides raise hundreds for Hartlepool RNLI

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

Fisherman's fight brought to the big screen

Members of the Pailor family (front) celebrate JJ Hardy & Son's 170th anniversary with staff, customers, suppliers and MP Jonathan Brash.

Family engineering firm celebrates 170 years

Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

Exclusive The 'vital' quality Pete Wild will bring to Hartlepool United

Take a look inside this £1.95m Hartlepool home.

£1.95m Hartlepool home hits the market

Councillor Rob Darby at Rossmere Park.

£750,000 Government boost improves Hartlepool

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

Pictured from left is BloomInArt co-director Emma Wheetman, Councillor Rob Darby and BloomInArt co-director Rachel Laycock.

Community artwork planned for Fireworks Spectacular

Both Hartlepool RNLI lifeboats pictured at sea during the search on Friday, October 23. Photo credit Tom Collins RNLI.

Lifeboats called into action during Storm Austen

Jamie Miley and Sam Lavelle.

How HUFC trio of new signings are helping raise standards

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

Students from The Northern School of Art showcased their creative talent on the big screens at Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium.

Art students’ work lights up Riverside Stadium

Gridmark Survey team, who are based in Castle Eden.

Surveying firm announces recruitment drive

Carla Georgescu was murdered by her step father.

'Despicable' killer convicted of murdering stepdaughter

Plumes of smoke over Seaton Carew in January 2024 following a landfill blaze at Seaton Meadows.

Business charged following towering 2024 blaze

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

Storm Boelo set to batter Hartlepool

Rossmere Park Support Group co-chairs Beverley Mason, left, and Caroline Nicholson with Councillor Rob Darby.

Package of improvements planned for park

Hartlepool United return to National League action with a home game against Hornchurch.

Pools predicted XI as Pete Wild considers changes for Hornchurch

Hartlepool United youngster Campbell Darcy and Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore.

Hartlepool United defender 'buzzing' after securing loan move

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

A CGI image of how the expanded Queens Meadow Business Park would look.

Decision on plans for 210 new homes delayed

David Hey was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court.

Man who waved zombie-style knife at police is jailed

Retired headteacher wins dream safari on ITV show

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Cllr Dave Bruce.

Open call for ambitious proposals to boost town pride

The Annexe community centre in Wharton Terrace.

Charity being investigated by police as concerns come to light

Pete Wild delivered a damning assessment of Hartlepool United's FA Cup exit against Marine.

Opinion: Key figures at Pools must heed Pete Wild's stern warning

Community Hub Central, in York Road, Hartlepool.

Dozens of writers set to attend author event this weekend

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