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100 Elwick Road, in Hartlepool, painted in red. Picture by Google Maps.

Plans for eight-bedroomed HMO are refused

The Lodge Bar in Church Street.

Police objections scupper bar's bid to stay open later

A suspect has been bailed following a head-on collision between two vehicles near the junction of Hartlepool's West View Road and Cleveland Road.

Suspect bailed as driver suffers broken legs after head-on crash

Police near a house in Thames Road, Peterlee, following the launch of a murder investigation. Picture by North News & Pictures.

Two pensioners among three people arrested over suspected murder

Jay Dowson leaving Teesside Magistrates Court after being sentenced on seven counts of voyeurism.

Pervert made over 200 videos of men in public toilets

Targeted police patrols have taken place in villages on the edge of Hartlepool such as Hart.

Police patrol rural villages following crime concerns

Logan (left) and Layton Lawson attacked the victim in Muir Grove, Hartlepool, in November.

Brothers jailed over brutal road rage attack

Donna Stokes (left) and her sister Kelly were sentenced at Teesside Crown Court.

Sisters attacked and stole from woman in her home

Cleveland Police are appealing for help in finding 15-year-old Gracie Gascoigne, who is missing from Hartlepool.

Police appeal for help in finding a missing Hartlepool teenager

The beach at Seaton Carew.

Police issue update on beach deaths

The scene at Seaton Carew on Monday morning.

What we know so far after two men die at Seaton Carew

Warren Road was one of seven Hartlepool streets where attackers are believed to have targeted vehicles and a house.

Attackers with golf clubs target seven streets

Sharon Mincher died at an address in Rugby Street, Hartlepool.

Longtime drug user died of combination of substances

Inspector Adrian Dack, of Hartlepool Police, said information which led to two recent drugs raid came from the public.

Police plea after seven people are arrested in drugs raids

A man suffered "significant injuries" following an alleged assault in Hartlepool's Carrick Street.

Man suffers multiple injuries in town assault

Tees Road, Hartlepool.

Pensioner suffers multiple broken ribs in collision
A 72-year-old driver suffered broken ribs and was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Hartlepool.
Mark Payne

The Headland Local Shop, Hartlepool, is seeking to have its alcohol licence restored.

Fears over shop's bid to have booze licence restored

The road was closed off by the police following the incident.

Appeal launched after boy, 8 reportedly knocked over by off-road bike

Flowers left at the scene of the collision on Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool.

Motorist to stand trial over Hartlepool pensioner's death

Police are appealing for information

Appeal for information after early morning collision in Hartlepool

The disorder took place on Tenth Street, in Horden.

Police van rammed and bricks thrown at officers during disorder

"Several adults" were rushed to hospital on Friday, March 20, after consuming zopiclone.

Warning after sleeping drug users are taken to hospital

A Cleveland Police care outside the scene of a house fire at Raby Road, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Woman airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after fire rescue

One casualty was taken to hospital following an incident in Raby Road, in Hartlepool, at 11pm on Monday, March 2.

Woman taken to hospital after Raby Road assault

An off-road bike seized in Hartlepool town centre.

MP writes: 'How we are getting to grips with off-road bike menace'

A Hartlepool couple has spoken out after a car ploughed into their house on Caledonian Road, in Hartlepool, as they cooked their Sunday dinner.

Homeowners speak out after car ploughs into house

A689 Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool.

14-year-old hurt in off-road bike collision
A 14-year-old boy was left seriously injured after coming off an off-road bike.
Mark Payne

Steve Wright, convicted serial killer.

Woman recalls marriage to 'wicked' serial killer and warns 'more to come out'

Eamont Gardens, Hartlepool.

Pensioner released after assault inquiry arrest

A cordon outside Eskimo Joe's, in Victoria Road, Hartlepool, following Monday night's fire.

Three boys arrested in connection with town centre bar blaze

Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat John Sharp launching to search for the casualty following Friday night's 999 alert.

Woman rescued from freezing North Sea by lifeboat

The damaged wall at a house in Hartlepool Street, Thornley. Picture by FRANK REID

Motorist, 41, killed after collision with wall

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

A 24-year-old man from Fulwood has been arrested after a cyclist has been left fighting for his life after a crash on North Road, Preston

Police appeal after quad bike crashes into wall

The A689 was closed by police on Sunday, December 7, at around 8.30pm at the junction with Truro Drive, in Hartlepool, following a serious collision involving a vehicle and a motorbike.

Police close A689 junction following serious collision

An inquest has determined that Peter Cooke junior, top, was unlawfully killed by his father, Peter Cooke senior, below, who then stabbed himself to death at his Hartlepool home.

Father took own life in remorse for killing his son

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 Great North Air Ambulance landed in Victory Square, Hartlepool.

Woman in 70's dies after air ambulance called to shopping centre

Pictured is an artist's impression of what the Raby Road site could be turned into following a positive pre-application response from Hartlepool's Development Corporation.

Apartments plan unveiled for arson-hit cinema site

Two men were seen running towards the Brierton Lane allotments, in Hartlepool, following a car crash.

Pair flee scene after man is injured in car crash

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 28-year-old man sadly died in a crash on the Headland last night.

Man sadly dies in Hartlepool motorbike crash

A teenage cyclist suffered "serious injuries" following a collision on the Coast Road, in Blackhall, on Wednesday, August 20.

Teenage cyclist suffers 'serious injuries' in car collision

Portable speakers? Yes. Disposable vapes? No. Here's the full list of banned items from Creamfields 2025, including those items you can bring with you to the campsite only.

What are the banned items to bring to Creamfields in 2025?

An appeal has been made on behalf of Teesside Coroner's Court following the death of a Hartlepool man.

Police appeal after death of 47-year-old man

One person was injured after a scooter crash at Brus Corner, in Hartlepool, on Saturday, August 16.

Search for scooter rider after passenger is injured in crash

Relatives of Shelene Brown, of Marlborough Street, Hartlepool, are urged to get in touch with the coroner's office following her death.

Police appeal after death of 44-year-old woman

The Tipsy Doorman in Church Street, Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Bar refused 4am licence over 'alcohol related crime and disorder'

Habibur Masum is on trial at Bradford Crown Court

Breaking Husband who stabbed wife as she pushed baby in pram guilty of murder

Watch: Man jailed in crackdown on drug dealing

Watch: Men arrested after door staff are shot at with "gel blaster"

Kye Lemathy opens fire on street.

Watch: Passerby is used as ‘human shield’ after gunman opens fire

The moment Timothy Jason Starkie crashed into the parked car

Watch: Moment serial drink driver crashes into parked car

Jim Stott with his authentic 1940s police car at VE80 festival in Witton Park, Blackburn.

I restored an 88 year old police car that was dumped in a scrapyard

Ronald Knowles, who made ‘assasination kits’ at his Derbyshire home, is arrested.

Watch: Man who made ‘assassination kits’ in home factory is arrested

Connor Darwent, a drugs courier for the ‘Abs line’, is arrested.

Watch: Police smash car window and arrest drug courier after pursuit

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