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Paul Cooper with a flag for his campaign It Stops Now.

Former police officer launches national suicide campaign

Andy Brown OBE is pictured with Ad Astra Academy Trust pupils.

School leader bows out after 50-year career

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

New clinic supports Hartlepool surgery patients

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

Fisherman's fight brought to the big screen

A new project designed to help residents aged 65 and over become more active and socially connected is set to launch at Hornby Park this November.

New scheme at Hornby Park helps older residents stay active

Some of the first intake of Filipino nurses are pictured at the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

The Filipino nurses still serving Hartlepool after 25 years

Marina Way and the surrounding area from the air.

Town set for £24m from fund to boost transport connections

The house has been boarded up following the granting of the Closure Order by the court.

Property linked to drug dealing and fighting shut down by court

Manager Richard Nicol at the Biffa recycling plant in Hartlepool.

Residents warned against putting dangerous items into their recycling bins

Janet at her celebratory event with gastroenterology consultant Deepak Dwarakanath.

Health chief celebrates 50 years NHS service

University Hospital Tees chief executive Stacey Hunter.

Invite to nominate NHS heroes

Hartlepool's Mill House Leisure Centre closed in April.

Demolition of ex-leisure centre expected to start in days

A woman who illegally dumped household waste in a back lane near her Hartlepool home faces a court bill of hundreds of pounds.

Woman iillegally dumped household waste near her home

North Tees hospital and (inset) one of the new cameras worn by staff.

Hospitals use body-worn cameras in clampdown on violence

The Sidequest team: Ell Hockney, Aaron Bowman, and Tyler Gracie.

Group to bring art to communities with Turner Prize commission

Pearson was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court.

Wife strangler spared jail as judge takes 'a chance'
A husband who strangled his wife after she called the police has narrowly avoided going to prison.
Mark Payne

A woman who illegally dropped an envelope in Gilberti Place, Hartlepool, faces a £700-plus court bill.

Woman's £700-plus court bill after dropping envelope

St George's Venue, within St George's Church.

New competition to find rising stars

Left to right: Councillor Rob Darby, Sam-Amy Hall, Adult Education and Skills Officer at Hartlepool College of Further Education, and Honi Lees.

New £4.5m skills partnership to train up workforce

Stagecoach is recruiting for new drivers including in Hartlepool.

Bus operator launches new recruitment drive

More surgeries could be carried out in Hartlepool under planned changes to hospital services.

Hospital set to do more surgery under hospital shake-up

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

Longtime drug user died of combination of substances

Joe Wilson, Jacob Brown, George Craggs, Adam Brooks, Max Creasey, Zander Gribbon, Keith Hutchinson and Paul Hewitson are taking on the 60 For 60 Challenge.

Athletes to push themselves to the limit for town charity

A woman has been fined after illegally dumping back bin bags of waster behind Colenso Street, in Hartlepool.

Woman illegally dumped black bins of waste near her home

A Hartlepool man has been taken to court after illegally dumping waste behind the town's Raeburn Street.

Fly tipper is now hundreds of pounds out of pocket

Libby Instone, who died as a result of an infarction of her small intestine. Family handout/PA Wire

Student who died after gross failures labelled a ‘time-waster’

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Teesside’s premier emerging music festival announces massive first names
The Gathering Sounds is back - and the first wave of artists for 2026 already makes this look like the festival’s biggest statement yet.
Stephanie Bateman

University Hospitals Tees runs the University Hospital of Hartlepool (left) and North Tees hospital in Stockton.

NHS bosses want feedback of patients and loved ones

Sarah Richardson, foster manager at Changing Futures North East.

Foster manager busts myths and 'fake news' fuelling care crisis

Mayor Houchen outside the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton.

Mayor says the fight for new hospital will go on

Kim Hellberg 'cannot understand' one Boro star's recent exploits

Alex Neil.

Alex Neil plays down importance of Middlesbrough vs Millwall clash

ONR has placed Hartlepool Power Station in the “significantly-enhanced regulatory attention” level after targeted engagements at the EDF-operated site identified areas where safety improvements are required.

Inspectors call for safety improvements at power station

The PFC Trust's new chair Jennifer Beveridge with the charity's founder Frances Connolly and outgoing chair Shaun Hope.

Charity announces new chair as it looks to expand its reach

Beckie Learman (left) and Sophie Elsworth set up their own business Practice What You Bleach.

Hartlepool mum launches cleaning business with a twist

Stock Charles Church Image. Photo via Persimmon

Detailed plans unveiled to build scores of new homes

Kevin Martin, managing director, and Sam Price, commercial director, at Exwold Technology. Photo credit Asensio Ltd/Teesside University.

Hartlepool chemical firm partners with university in new project

Hayden Hackney on target as Middlesbrough beat Norwich

Liberty Steel's Hartlepool pipes business has been put up for sale.

Hartlepool steel pipe business put up for quick sale

Edward Hanley (inset) burgled Boots in Middleton Grange shopping centre in December.

Repeat offender wasted chance by burgling Boots

Steph McGovern and Enginuity CEO Ann Watson meet the first recipients of Steph's new scholarship for female engineers.

Ad Feature Steph McGovern launches scholarship to support women in engineering

West View Primary School pupils celebrate their Artsmark Gold award with class teacher and art and design lead Rachael Johnson.

Primary school strikes gold with national award

Stacey Hunter, chief executive of University Hospitals Tees.

Hospital boss stresses need for 'transformational change'

Chris Carroll inside the new Hartlepool HQ

Hartlepool tech firm expands into new office after rapid growth in first year

Black Market has proven to be a hit with locals

Popular late night Teesside venue Black Market unveils expansion plans

First words of new Middlesbrough manager after deal confirmed

Specsavers Teesside Home Visits team.

Hearing home visits service to serve Teesside as optician expands its business

The Spice Hut, in York Road, Hartlepool, received the award for Takeaway of the Year at the awards.

Two eateries taste success at regional awards ceremony

Kieran Gellatly of Cavendish Northern during his assessment on the Adult Learner Scheme.

New Teesside Adult Learner Scheme helping semi-skilled workers become tradespeop...

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

Harrison Harvey, 25, as tragically killed while running on the A179 near Hart in February.

Runner, 25, lost life after tragic error of judgement

Halloween Celebrations at Witches Walkway

Witches Walkway brings Halloween magic to Teesside

Halloween Celebrations at Witches' walkway

Witches' Walkway brings Halloween magic to Teesside

Day Tripper returns to Stockton this weekend: The over 30s indie disco heads back to the region

Day Tripper returns: The over 30s indie disco heads back to the region

Witches waiting to greet children at Prunella Pumpkins School of Wizardry

Witches Walkway brings Halloween magic to Teesside

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