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Two Cleveland Police officers among seven dead in an A66 horror crash

Returning officer Hayley Martin announces the Hartlepool Borough Council 2026 local elections results.

How every candidate fared in the local council elections

Flowers and tributes placed at the scene of the collision at the junction of Tees Road and Elizabeth Way, Seaton Carew.

Road collision victim, 44, is named as tributes left

Emergency services were called to the junction of Elizabeth Way and Tees Road, in Hartlepool, shortly after 4am on Tuesday, April 7, to reports of a crash.

Fatal Hartlepool crash closes road for nearly 12 hours

Harry Ketley (C), with branch manager Craig Slater (L), and MD Dan Mooney (R)

Apprentice joins Upex Electrical as AI clears the way for career growth

At around 2.15pm on Saturday, September 27, police pursued what is believed to have been a stolen Vauxhall Corsa from Raby Road, in Hartlepool, to Marsh House Lane, in Greatham.

Enquiries ongoing as police pursuit leaves teens injured and dog dead

The Fens Shopping Parade. Picture by FRANK REID

Hundreds object to EV bays parking plan

Independent candidate Sam Lee.

General Election message from Hartlepool independent candidate

Officials count local election votes at Hartlepool's Mill House Leisure Centre. Picture by FRANK REID

All the results from Hartlepool local elections night

Clockwise from top left, Brian Cowie, Scott Gaiety, John Nelson and Rob Stevenson. No image provided for Drew Murley.

Your Headland and Harbour council candidates

Clockwise from top left, Jim Lindridge, Marc Owens, Owen Riddle and Peter Tylee. No image provided for Tony Richardson.

Your election candidates in the Fens and Greatham ward

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

The Bima Suci as it leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races in July. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

Tall Ships Races visitor numbers revealed

Throston ward councillor Steve Wallace is now an inidependent.

Labour councillor resigns from party after 'falling out'

Breaking Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

Calling all Del Boy wannabes, a car believed to have featured in Only Fools and Horses is up for auction.

Only Fools and Horses: Del Boy’s iconic three-wheeler up for auction
The iconic yellow Reliant Regal is thought to be one of the original half a dozen used in popular ‘80s sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
Sophie Wills

The local election count at Hartlepool's Mill House Leisure Centre. Picture by FRANK REID

How every candidate fared in the council elections

Clockwise from left, Peter Jackson, Trevor Rogan and Steve Wallace.

Council candidates seeking election in the Throston ward

Clockwise from top left, election candidates Rob Cook, Rob Darby, David Innes and Pauline Phillips.

The local election candidates for Hart

Clockwise from top left, Angela Falconer, Phil Holbrook, Roger Jones and Marc Owens. No picture was provided for Tony Richardson.

Your local election candidates for Fens and Greatham

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros

Councillor Angie Falconer has quit the Tories and will stand as an independent candidate in May's local elections.

Councillor quits the Tories ahead of elections

Tony Richardson.

Former councillor who was jailed is to stand again

Hartlepool residents go to the polls to elect new councillors in May.

How to ensure you can vote in May's elections

Independent councillor Shane Moore is to stand down as Hartlepool Borough Council leader.

Council leader set to step down from role

Elf Bar vapes removed from shelves - 50% over legal nicotine limit

The car park at the rear of York Road, in Hartlepool town centre. Picture by FRANK REID

Businesses call for support as free car parking ends
Independent town centre businesses fear the end of a free parking offer will drive customers away.
Mark Payne

Air India slapped with £30k fine after ‘inebriated’ passenger urinates on elderly woman

Airline slapped with £30k fine after man urinates on elderly woman

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Michael' is releasing his first single of 2023//Photo: Barnaby Fairley

Hartlepool singer releases first single of 2023 – inspired by his hometown

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

Voters in Hartlepool's Throston ward go to the polls on Thursday, October 13, to choose a new borough councillor to representen them.

Council by-election candidates have their say

The count underway in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool Borough Council 2022 local election results in full

Three of the four candidates standing in Hartlepool Borough Council De Bruce ward. Clockwise from top left, Rachel Creevy, Tony Mann and Anne Marie Waters. Tony Normandale did not provide a photo.

Meet the candidates for Hartlepool Borough Council's De Bruce ward

Prime minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to head to Parliament for Prime Minister’s Questions (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson told to come clean over ‘BYOB’ Downing Street garden party

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Shane Moore.

Hartlepool council leader reacts following talks over health merger claims

Christmas At Gibside

Ad Feature Christmas At Gibside: Make everlasting memories on magical trail

Councillor Paddy Brown (centre) chats to Labour councillors during the petition event in Hartlepool town centre on Saturday.

Campaign seeks to ‘level up’ town and reverse council tax hikes

Some of the UK's best selling cars are among those to underperform

New cars ‘up to 25% less economical than claimed'

Learners are advised to make sure they are properly prepared before booking their test

Five things for learners to consider before booking a driving test

Councillor Tony Richardson, who is having sanctions against him lifted

Sanctions lifted for councillor who shared ‘offensive and racist’ Facebook posts

Coun Tony Richardson. Picture by FRANK REID

Sanctions against councillor to remain over ‘offensive’ Facebook posts

Cllr Tony Richardson is asking for sanctions against him to be reviewed.

Punished councillor pleas for sanctions to be lifted

Councillor Dave Hunter.

Councillor creates new non-political movement

Coun Dave Hunter in his role as a Poolie Time Exchange volunteer loading up a van with items for delivery.

Councillor leaves Labour to become independent

Vans has launched a new range of sensory shoes for people living with autism

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BrewDog is offering shares in exchange for empty cans - here's how it works

The Houses of Parliament.

Full list of General Election candidates confirmed for Durham constituencies

Candidates have been confirmed for Hartlepool for the General Election on December 12. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire.

This is who will be able to vote for in the General Election in Hartlepool

Former Hart councillor Jean Robinson

Ex-Labour Hartlepool councillor stands down - paving way for by-election

Former Hart councillor Jean Robinson

Resignation leaves Hart ward vacancy

Election count at Mill House leisure centre in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool Borough Council 2019 election candidate list revealed

Playing Split Festival in Mowbray Park in 2015. Photo by Paul Swinney

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