Hartlepool

Hartlepool shoppers can expect a thrilling experience in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre as it announces a spooktacular Halloween weekend for families and visitors of all ages.

Middleton Grange to be transformed into spooktacular Halloween destination

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash has spoken about how he "agonised" over the "difficult decision" of supporting the winter fuel payment cut.

MP 'agonised' over winter fuel payment decision

The Stag And Monkey, Hartlepool, has received permission to install another gaming machine.

Pub wins permission for extra gaming machine

Hartlepool mum Natalie Frankland met ITV's Lorraine Kelly at the Women of the Year awards in London on Monday, October 7, after being awarded Lorraine’s Woman of the Year Trailblazer Award live on TV last week.

Award-winning mum meets ITV morning show host Lorraine Kelly

PD Ports has begun repair work on the Heugh breakwater, on the Headland, in Hartlepool, after a number of extensive surveys outlined the extent of damage that had been made to the breakwater.

PD Ports start repairing damage to Heugh breakwater

Thanks to everyone who sent us their photos of The Northern Lights in Hartlepool on October 7.

'Out of this world' photos of The Northern Lights back in town

More than 100 representatives from local and national companies are meeting in Hartlepool to hear about the opportunities offered by X-energy’s proposed nuclear project.

Hartlepool FE hosts businesses to discuss multi-billion pound nuclear project

Ad Astra staff at the launch of the trust's wellbeing charter.

Hartlepool primary schools sign up to new staff wellbeing charter

Fencing has been erected on Raby Road to help keep people away from the former Odeon. Photo: Frank Reid.

Fire brigade and police provide Odeon update

Paul Samuels and Stephen Hatton at Euro Disney.

Town man who had never left home enjoys Euro Disney trip

Michael Gallagher and his Fiat Doblo that got stolen.

Musician writes new record about his stolen van

Hartlepool care assistant, Damon Mowbray, 49, quit smoking in 2021 after suffering a heart attack that his doctor said was related to smoking.

Hartlepool man reveals 'how I quit smoking'

Grace Restaurant and Bar, in Navigation Point, Hartlepool, has closed its doors to the public due to “health reasons” and the “location of the restaurant.”

Restaurant closes after five and a half years

A still from aerial footage of the damaged Odeon following Saturday night's blaze. The footage was kindly shared with the Mail by reader Emma Jane Bell.

Watch aerial footage of cinema fire damage

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Miller Homes Community Fund New Open for Hartlepool Applications

Homes in Joicey Court, Hartlepool, at the rear of the former Odeon cinema, have been evacuated following Saturday night's serious fire.

Residents evacuated following nearby fire

Homes have been evacuated after a nearby fire at a former cinema.

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Flames light up the Hartlepool sky.

In pictures: Derelict cinema fire and its aftermath

Water is still cooling down the former Odeon cinema, in Raby Road, on Sunday, October 6, following a fire late on October 5. Picture by FRANK REID

Video: Roads remain closed after derelict cinema fire

Fire erupted at the former Odeon cinema, in Raby Road, Hartlepool, late on Saturday, October 5.

999 services tackle serious blaze at former cinema

Just some of our archive images of life at Jesmond Road and Jesmond Gardens primary schools.

33 retro photos from Jesmond Road and Jesmond Gardens schools

The Carver and The Forester show homes at Bellway’s Hartwell Park in Hartlepool

New Bellway incentive allows homebuyers in Hartlepool to boost their deposit by ...

Sean Boagey and Caroline Webb, of C&S Fitness, open their own Reformer Pilates studio - the first in Hartlepool and largest in the North East.

Reformer Pilates studio opens in Hartlepool

Heathers The Musical is coming to The Globe, in Stockton, from Tuesday, October 15, until Friday, October 19. Photo credit Pamela Raith Photography.

Heathers The Musical comes to Stockton-on-Tees this month

Do you recognise anyone in these photos of people out and about in autumn in Hartlepool?

13 photos of people out and about in autumn across the decades

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash, centre, addressing the City and Guilds Skills Hub at the Labour Party Conference.

Hartlepool MP discusses the UK's 'brighter tomorrow'

LilyAnne's Wellbeing workers (left to right) Trevor Sherwood, Kieron, James Pallister, and Angela Arnold with one of the tents they provide to homeless people.

£50,000 homeless shelter appeal launched

Paul Holborn during the Dragon's Back Race.

Army vet took on dragon for poorly youngster

A former professional boxer and army veteran faced the toughest challenge of his life to raise awareness for a poorly Hartlepool youngster.

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Alice House Hospice Fundraiser, Gil Parker, with Seaham's Tommy statue.

Hospice Fundraisers Set For Tommy Hike

Scenes from Hartlepool in the 1980s.

24 retro pictures from the Eighties

Jesmond Gardens head of school Rebecca Nicholson and executive headteacher Phil Pritchard hold the school's new Apple Distinguished School award while pupils spell out their latest Ofsted rating. Picture by FRANK REID

Praise for ‘warm and nurturing’ school

Madness tribute act Gladness perform alongside Laura as Amy Winehouse at this year's Open Jar Tribute Festival. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

Open Jar Tribute Festival returning to Hartlepool in 2025

35 to 39 Miers Avenue, in Hartlepool, could be transformed into shops, houses and flats.

Bid to transform vacant offices into houses, flats and shops

Just some of the cats and dogs looking for a forever home in Hartlepool.

10 cats and dogs seeking their forever home

Greatham in Bloom committee members are happy to be taking home two awards from the Northumbria in Bloom awards ceremony in September.

Greatham takes home two awards at Northumbria in Bloom 2024

Alice House nurses promoting Make A Will Month.

Hospice launches Make a Will month will legal firms

Have you tried any of these curry houses?

Hartlepool's top Indian restaurants

The Stag And Monkey pub, in Hartlepool, is seeking permission to install an additional gaming machine.

Pub seeks permission for new gaming machine

Hartlepool is hosting an annual event to remember those who fought in the 1930s Spanish Civil War for the first time as projects continue across the region.

Hartlepool to remember locals who fought in Spanish Civil War

African dancing was on show during the event to mark the start of Black History Month. Picture by FRANK REID

Town marks start of Black History Month

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Award is 'icing on the cake' for Hartlepool firm following year of impressive gr...

Camerons Brewery. Picture by FRANK REID.

Fire crews tackle blaze at Camerons Brewery

Hartlepool Borough Council is facing a near £10m overspend for the 2025-26 financial year.

Council facing 'quite severe' budget pressures

Could you see yourself living here?

Take a look inside this flora and fauna oasis

Just some of our archive pictures of teachers at Hartlepool schools.

25 nostalgic pictures of Hartlepool teachers

Emergency services were called to a car “well alight” on the A179 heading out of town on Monday, September 30, shortly before 11.30am.

Car bursts into flames on A179 in Hartlepool

Karen Pickering (right) and her daughter Zoe in a cafe. Zoe has Cauda Equina Syndrome, a condition whereby the nerves at the end of the spinal cord known as the cauda equina are damaged.

Nurse takes on swim challenge to raise money for charity

Gordon Wallis, from Your NRG, with the cheque for RDA.

Hartlepool firm donates money to worthy cause

Natalie was nominated by her mum Karen Frankland and was surrounded by her family and friends this morning (Monday, September 30) as well as MP Jonathan Brash, the Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Carole Thompson and her consort Phil Holbrook.

Mum awarded prestigious ITV award

The new Dart Foods store, in Villiers Street, Hartlepool. Credit: LDRS

Shop's alcohol licence hours reduce amid ASB fears

Police are appealing for help in finding missing Hartlepool man Jordan Ward after concerns were raised for his safety.

Police appeal to help find missing man Jordan Ward

Have you enjoyed a pint in any of these pubs?

Good Beer Guide 2025: Cheers to the best pubs

Do you remember when these businesses first opened?

25 retro photos of businesses opening across the decades

Cleveland Police are urgently appealing to help trace missing Hartlepool man David Teal.

Police appeal to help trace missing man

Adam Bingham, left, and Chris Ord outside Geek Retreat, at 105 York Road, Hartlepool, when it opened in 2023. Picture by FRANK REID

Geek Retreat branch wins permission to expand

Just four of our pictures of Hartlepool pubs you may visited over the years.

Enjoy a virtual pub crawl through 29 archive photos of town bars