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The Owton Lodge in Hartlepool is hosting the open day and CPR-a-thon for a second successive year.

Join in CPR marathon at charity's open day

Hartlepool music duo Pek & Wanley will be supporting the event.

Lots going on at men's wellbeing event

Singer Nick Dixon, 29, is looking forward to covering Sam Fender’s most popular songs at Monument Metro station, in Newcastle Upon Tune, as fans travel to see him in concert at St James’ Park.

Hartlepool singer to perform Sam Fender songs ahead of Newcastle concert

Looking for somewhere to go for Father's Day this year?

Best places for Sunday lunch in Hartlepool

Greatham’s historic feast is back for another year with a range of activities planned. Pictured is the Greatham Feast parade back in 2006.

Greatham Feast returns for its 564th year

Former nurse Karin Manchester is marking 20 years of being in remission by holding two fundraiser events.

Former nurse celebrating 20 years in cancer remission

Top female cyclists from all over the world got on their bikes as Hartlepool hosted the start of the second stage of the Tour of Britain Women on Friday, June 6.

In pictures: Spectators line route of Tour of Britain Women

Hartlepool Pride is returning on Saturday, July 5, and is set to feature a host of different activities for people of all ages. Pictured at last year's event are Audrey, JohLuke and Jane at the Curious Caravan.

Hartlepool Pride event returns this summer

Looking for something to do this June?

Ten things everyone in Hartlepool should do this June

The start of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women race from Hartlepool to Saltburn as the riders set off down Maritime Avenue towards Seaton Carew on June 6.

Watch as town welcomes world class female cyclists for big race

The Northern School of Art’s annual degree show has officially opened and is available to view until Friday, June 6.

Northern School of Art degree show officially opens

Somebody's Child.

The Gathering Sounds Festival announces 2025 return

Top female cyclists will be competing in Hartlepool.

See what will be on as town hosts Tour of Britain race

Comedian Frankie Boyle is coming to the Forum Theatre Billingham for the launch of its new comedy club.

Frankie Boyle heading to Forum

Bryan Adams to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Sheffield this summer. Picture: Steven Stanley

Bryan Adams to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Sheffield this summer

Looking for something to do this May half-term?

Nine family-friendly things to do this May half-term
Looking for something to do now that the kids are off?
Madeleine Raine

The Northern School of Art, in Church Street, Hartlepool, is hosting its end-of-ear degree show from Thursday, May 29 until Friday, June 6.

Northern School of Art hosts end of year degree show

Crafter’s Drop-in C.I.C. is hosting a special event on Wednesday, May 21, at the Salaam Centre, in Murray Street, Hartlepool.

Community group celebrates first anniversary

By The Sea Leisure has chosen to support Hartlepool charity Miles for Men at this year’s festival on Saturday, July 26.

Soundwave sponsors Miles for Men charity at summer festival

The cocktail bar will offer exclusive cocktails, bottomless brunches and will also have a private room for events.

Brand new cocktail bar comes to Hartlepool

Hartlepool Male Voice Choir and Hartlepool Ladies’ Choir will be in fine voice at the Borough Hall on Friday, May 9.

What to expect at 'choral spectacular'

Chelsea Ferguson, right, and her cousin and business partner, Beccy Sharp, are the new owners of Out Out, in the Marina, Hartlepool.

Chelsea Ferguson becomes new owner of Marina bar

Last year's Lloyds Bank National Road Championships. SWpix.com

Route details for top cycle race coming to town

Tahir Selby, Imam of Nasir Mosque in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Community invited to learn about town mosque

Steph Magee is hosting her first donkey yoga session on Saturday, May 3, at ARK Therapies, in Hutton Henry, from 9.30am until 10.30am.

East Durham yoga instructor launches donkey yoga

Kinky Boots The Musical has landed at Stockton's The Globe theatre and will be running until Saturday, May 3.

Review: Kinky Boots The Musical

Newcastle’s own Schak - whose breakthrough track Moving All Around (Jumpin’) became a huge UK club and radio hit - will make a highly anticipated Lost Minds debut.

Lost Minds final line-up revealed for 2025 festival in Newcastle
Lost Minds Festival has confirmed the final wave of artists set to descend on Newcastle’s Exhibition Park this summer, completing a huge line-up for what promises to be the city’s biggest electronic music event of 2025.
Stephanie Bateman

Elwick Grange Care Home, in Elwick Road, Hartlepool, is welcoming members of the public for its VE Day celebrations on Thursday, May 8, from 10.30am until 2.30pm.

Care home organises special 80th anniversary VE Day celebration

Back by popular demand: Bob Ross themed Happy Little Paint Along returns to Newcastle.

Bob Ross themed Happy Little Paint Along returns to Newcastle

Wintertide Festival's parade at the last event in 2023. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

Businesses urged to be festival stars

Road to Hardwick returns with star judges, explosive local talent and a shot at festival glory.

Road to Hardwick returns with star judges and explosive local talent

OneGym is opening a 16,000 square foot gym at Park View Industrial Estate, in Brenda Road, Hartlepool, on Saturday, May 3.

New £1million gym prepares to open in town

Guests prepare to lay wreaths at last year's Workers' Memorial Day at Hartlepool College of Further Education.

Town preparing to remember workers

Abigail Moore, 11, is one of six children whose faces will be coming to the big screen later this month in Kartoon Channel's Gaming Challenge UK Roblox competition.

Town schoolgirl stars in new gamer movie

Kinky Boots musical comes to Stockton later this month

Which fish and chip shop is your favourite?

Top 13 fish and chip shops to try for Good Fry-day

Fifty percent of tickets have now been sold for Hartlepool’s Soundwave Festival as organisers reveal they are “up on last year’s sales”.

Half of tickets already sold for summer music festival

The Alice in Wonderland event is taking place at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre on Easter Saturday, April 19.

Mall to become Wonderland this Easter

Twin sisters from Hartlepool, Laura and Rachel Lancaster, will have their artwork displayed in the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, in Gateshead, from Saturday, April 12 until October 12.

Twins showcase work at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art

Russell Howard is headlining Hartlepool's Laughing Stock Comedy Festival on Sunday, July 27, alongside Adam Rowe, Ninia Benjamin, Gary Delaney, Matt Reed, Emmanuel Sonubi, Raymond and Mr Timpkins.

Russell Howard headlines Hartlepool comedy festival

Wellfield School, in Wingate, East Durham, is holding a special event on Saturday, March 22, for alumni, parents and the local community to celebrate its 95th birthday. Pictured from the left is Louise Colquhoun, head teacher at Wellfield School, pupils Kelsie, Isaac, Libby, Olivia and Paige, and Linda Rodham, CEO of New College Academies Trust.

East Durham school hosts 95th anniversary exhibition

The Wombats complete Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up as Friday night headliners.

The Wombats complete Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up

Erasure frontman Andy Bell.

Erasure frontman Andy Bell announces May 2025 UK tour

Get ready for Pancake Day with the pancake collection from Disney Home and Prestige.

Get ready for Pancake Day with the collection from Disney Home and Prestige

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Hayley McKay to launch new single 'Adrenaline' in support of Paralympian

Greenbank at Stranton in Hartlepool is holding free tours on Monday, March 17.

Venues giving free entry to lottery players

Repairs are already in full swing at the Heugh Battery Museum, in Moor Terrace, Hartlepool, and are expected to last until the end of the summer. Pictured is Diane Stephens, manager of the Heugh Battery Museum.

Major conservation works begin at Heugh Battery museum

The Sensational 60’s Experience is coming to Billingham Forum on Sunday, April 27, with a number of sixties hits expected throughout the night.

Sensational 60’s Experience heads to Billingham Forum

Are you looking for something to do with the kids this half-term?

Family-friendly things to do during the February half-term holiday

Show Me Love brings daytime clubbing to Sheffield.

You Got The Love brings daytime clubbing to Sheffield

Queens of the Stone age announced as opening headliner for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2025.

Queens of the Stone age opening headliner for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2025

The Drunken Duck, in Warrior Drive, Seaton Carew, is hosting a charity event on Saturday, February 15, from 3pm until 10.30pm, in aid of Alice House Hospice and in memory of regular punters Chris Blakey and Paul Ferguson.

Pub hosts charity fundraiser in memory of regular customers

The AGM of the Hartlepool CLIP takes place at Hartlepool Carers on Wednesday, March 5.

Help drive positive change by joining disability charity

Lee Haggan, Gil Parker and Carl Sweeting at Hornby Park.

Charity walk in aid of Alice House Hospice

The Heugh Gun Battery, in Moor Terrace, Hartlepool, has opened its exhibition space to the public as it starts a series of regeneration works this year. Pictured from left is Ashley Wilkinson, project manager at Wates Construction, Diane Stephens, Heugh Battery Museum manager, and Andy Walker, site supervisor at Wates Construction.

Heugh Gun Battery opens new exhibition area

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