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Since the launch of Childline in 1986, it has delivered more than six million counselling sessions to children in the UK.

Childline: Survey reveals 34% of teenagers concerned what future will bring

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

Ad Feature Inside the data centre boom powering the AI revolution

Shoppers queue to enter Hartlepool's new OneBeyond store.

New discount store opens in shopping centre

CAMSO Construction is a global leader in off-the-road mobility solutions, specializing in high-performance tires and tracks for the construction industry.

Ad Feature CAMSO Construction enters the UK and Ireland markets

Consumer Genius Inc. is a performance marketing and lead generation company.

Ad Feature Consumer Genius enters the UK market

Take a look at these nostalgic photos of people having fun in parks across Hartlepool over the years.

17 nostalgic photos of people enjoying nature in Hartlepool's parks

The new owner Liberty Steel's Hartlepool pipes business has been confirmed as Corinth Pipeworks.

New owner of Hartlepool pipe mill is revealed

Hartlepool children have pulled out all the stops to dress up as their favourite fictional characters.

MORE photos of children dressed up for World Book Day 2026

Black Castle Capital Partners specialises in tailored introduction services across Private Equity, Venture Capital and Real Estate.

Ad Feature Black Castle Capital Partners wins award

The Shawshank Redemption starring Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward is heading to the Forum Theatre Billingham from March 17 until March 21.

Tickets now available for stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption

Thanks to Carl Gorse for this fantastic photo of waves crashing against Hartlepool's Heugh Breakwater recently.

Will Storm Goretti reach Hartlepool?

A team of 24 players from across the UK took part in a 48-hour dodgeball marathon at The Dodgeball Centre, in Warren Road, Hartlepool, in an attempt to break a world record.

Guiness World Record broke at dodgeball centre

Take a look at some of 2026's big cinematic outings scheduled to arrive in UK cinemas - from live-action retellings to franchise favourites.

A sneak peek at some of 2026's biggest movies set for release

US Unlocked has officially launched in the United Kingdom.

Ad Feature US Unlocked launches in the UK supporting payments to US merchants

With Daylight Savings Time coming to an end this weekend, does that mean an early finish for the clubbers still going out on a Saturday night?

The 'extra' hour pubs and bars will allow when clocks go back
Will it be a last call at 2am or, really, 3am when clocks go back this weekend?
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Ex-Hartlepool MP Lord Peter Mandelson, left, has been sacked as US ambassador by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

PM sacks ex-Hartlepool MP over Jeffrey Epstein links

What wrestling events from the number of UK promotions are taking place throughout September 2025?

What British Wrestling events are scheduled for September?

Def Leppard have announced five UK arena dates to take place in 2026: here's how you can get tickets for the events.

Def Leppard announce 2026 UK arena tour - dates and tickets

As MTV closes their UK productions and instead focuses on global shows, we look back at 13 household names who got their breaks presenting on the network.

13 MTV UK hosts who became household names, as local productions end

Great Taste Awards: the global hallmark of excellence in food & drink

Ad Feature Artisan Olive Oil Co. wins 8 Great Taste Awards in 2025

SeatPick have brought together the most searched attractions in the UK to determine the top 10 most popular tourist destinations in the country for your summer holidays.

10 hugely popular attractions in the UK to visit this summer

UK-based trade supplier Leader Trade has launched a purpose-built trade centre in Whitby Street, Hartlepool, designed especially for professional tradespeople. Pictured is depot manager David Turner and his team.

Trade supplier is 'proud' to open hub in 'home' town

Michael, who grew up in the Dyke House area of Hartlepool, has performed at a number of music events across his career including This Is Tomorrow, in Newcastle, and Soundwave Festival, in Seaton Carew. Picture credit Thomas Edwards Photography.

Michael Gallagher to play at Glastonbury Festival

What CD singles that used to permeate supermarkets and CD stores in the 90s and 00s are users of Discogs still hunting for?

The most wanted CD singles that could be hidden at charity shops

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" celebrates with the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest trophy after winning the grand final at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025.

Austria crowned this year's Eurovision Song Contest winners
Start booking your tickets to Vienna, Austria for Eurovision 2026
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Eurovision legend Cheryl Baker, who won the contest in 1981 for the UK with Bucks Fizz, has passed on her advice to this year's UK act Remember Monday.

Exclusive Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker: 'Every Eurovision winner needs a skirt-rip'

This former UK Eurovision winner thinks that the rest of Europe might be a little kinder to the UK now we're not "taking the mickey."

I'm a former Eurovision winner - here's why people don't vote for UK

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

Get to know the United Kingdom's history at Eurovision by the numbers with our look back at 64 years of the country at the song contest.

How many points have the UK accumulated throughout Eurovision history?

Paul Sinton-Hewitt and Ellie Simmonds at Finsbury parkrun as the parkwalk record was smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day.

parkwalk record smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day

Be it a rare George Harrison EP or promo copies of Celine Dion and Nirvana, here's what treasure could be still in your CD collection in 2025.

The most valuable CDs to own in 2025 - including Spice Girls

Deserted Hartlepool streets following the start of the first lockdown in March 2020.

Photo flashback: 'Ghost town' Hartlepool during first Covid lockdown

Former Hartlepool English teacher Joanne McLaughlin, 44, has been crowned Celebrant of the North by leading wedding planning platform Hitched.

Former English teacher crowned Celebrant of the North

Remember Monday will be representing the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2025.

Eurovision 2025: Remember Monday to represent the United Kingdom

Who are the last-minute bookies' favourites to win at this year's Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday?

Oscars 2025: Who are the favourites to win at this weekend's event?

Our thanks to Anna Przybylko for sending us this atmospheric photo of waves crashing against the Heugh Breakwater recently. Please send us your readers' pictures as JPGs to mail.news@nationalworld.com

Strong winds set to hit Hartlepool

New American president Donald Trump.

MP Jonathan Brash writes: What we can learn from Donald Trump

Fans have been left guessing what the reason for a countdown timer on Lady Gaga's official website could mean.

Fans begins to guess what Lady Gaga's new countdown timer is for

Three teens from Hartlepool took part in a global sports competition this month in what was the first time the UK had sent individual athletes. Molly Butcher, 18, Evie Dixon, 14, and Lewin Tubuna, 16, travelled to Budapest, in Hungary, on Wednesday, December 11, to take part in the Functional Fitness World Championships.

Teens take part in global sports competition

From reunions and triumphs to deaths and dismay - here's some of the big news from the world of music that took place throughout 2024.

2024 in Review: The biggest moments in music over the past 12 months

The Chiefs vs the Steelers is just one of the two games scheduled to screen live on Netflix during Christmas Day - with Beyonce set to provide entertainment at half-time during one game.

NFL Gameday Live: How to watch the Netflix live streams in the UK

The Card Factory is to move into this empty unit on the Anchor Retail Park.

National name set to move into retail park

Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in upcoming Sony film Kraven the Hunter

Kraven The Hunter: Who is the hero Aaron Taylor-Johnson is playing?

As Guns N' Roses prepare for their two dates in the United Kingdom, what led to the falling out between Axl Rose and Slash that lasted two decades?

Explainer What led to the fiery feud between Guns N’ Roses Axl Rose and Slash?

Storm Babet in full force at Hartlepool's Heugh Breakwater during October 2023. Picture by IAN MALCOLMSON

Will Hartlepool feel the full force of Storm Bert?

The Pogues have announced their first headline UK tour in 13 years is set to take place in Spring 2025.

The Pogues announce 2025 UK tour to celebrate 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'

The 10 top places and the best time to view the Leonid meteor shower

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

Fresh – the UK’s first dedicated regional programme for tobacco control – and Hartlepool Borough Council are supporting Stoptober 2024, which encourages smokers to stop smoking for 28 days in the month of October.

Hartlepool Borough Council and Fresh launch Stoptober campaign

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

Insulate homes to winter proof them (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Winter proof homes to reduce energy bills

UK flag with Unconventional Brits title

Snoop Dogg's MTV Awards Cadillac and art made from 26k screws

Bryan Danielson, Will Ospray and Swerve Strickland are among the names already scheduled to compete at AEW All In London 2024, taking place at Wembley Stadium.

Everything you need to know ahead of huge UK wrestling show

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