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A CGI of how the expanded Queens Meadow Business Park would look.

Steel firm opposes new housing bid next to town site

Barber Joe Thackeray (left) and junior barber Lewis Bradley outside the new Head Quarters at Wynyard Park.

Growing retail park welcomes new barbers

John Lewis Christmas advert 2026 - ‘Gran Cave’.

'An incredible experience' - local brass band on new John Lewis ad

Roker Street car park.

Free town centre parking set to return

Jack Crannage was jailed at Teesside Crown Court.

Man jailed for nine years for rape of woman

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash, centre, meets veterans at Hartlepool United.

'I will always put Hartlepool's veterans first'

Cornwall Street, Hartlepool.

Teenager arrested following rooftop incident in Hartlepool

Hartlepool United defender Max Kouogun.

Pools on wrong end of a seven-goal thriller at leaders Boreham Wood

This semi-detached Hartlepool home has five bedrooms, one bathroom and is on the market for £420,000.

Period Hartlepool home hits the market for £420,000

The cast of Cinderella outside Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

Win a family ticket to see Town Hall Theatre panto

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Hartlepool United defender Max Kouogun.

Pete Wild gives fitness update on Hartlepool United duo

The entrance to Hart Primary School.

Car park to get gates to prevent 'unauthorised access' and ASB

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

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Sport

Pete Wild, Hartlepool United head coach.

Pools new predicted National League finish after Boreham Wood loss
The latest predicted final National League does not make for positive reading for Hartlepool United fans.
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Hartlepool United forward Terry Bondo.

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Hartlepool United striker Jordan Hugill.

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Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

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Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild believes a free weekend may not be the worst thing.
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Hartlepool United midfielder Jamie Miley (photo Chris Fyratt)

Miley 'deflated' by Pools defeat at Boreham Wood despite wonder goal

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Middlesbrough FC

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Middlesbrough player ratings after their 3-0 win over Charlton at the Riverside Stadium in the Championship.
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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

Kim Hellberg remains positive as Middlesbrough target Bolton win

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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

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Crime

Hartlepool Police Station.

Appeal after firework put through letterbox

The incident occurred on West View Road near Old Cemetery Road.

BMW rammed several times by van

Alison Evans (inset) died at Coral bookmakers on York Road after an incident on a Stagecoach Bus. Photos: Hartlepool News & Alerts and Cleveland Police.

Police renew witness appeal after woman's death

Shaun Wilson was jailed after admitting burglary and theft of a car.

Police drone tracked down car stolen in home burglary

The assault happened at the junction of York Road and Elwick Road. Picture by FRANK REID

Assault victim punched to ground by street attacker

A man from the edge of Hartlepool has been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a suspected international drugs plot.

Man charged over alleged international drugs plot

What's On

Alice House Hospice, in Wells Avenue.

Join hospice for festive shopping event

Hartlepool Remembrance Day service 2025.

Details of Remembrance Sunday services released

Hartlepool fisherman Stan Rennie has become an activist after seeing massive change to local sea life.

Extra screenings of film added due to demand

Pete Noble and his ten-year-old daughter Ariana with one of this year's decorations.

Hundreds flock to dad's Halloween Circus of Horrors display

Your World Hartlepool

Nic Smith (left) and Alastair Rae (right) are pictured with Janice Forbes from Alice House Hospice.

Charity cricket event raises almost £6,000 for hospice

Andy Brown OBE (centre) is pictured with Ad Astra Academy Trust’s new starters.

School staff loving their new roles

Hocus Pocus

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Angela Arnold (left) and Trevor Sherwood (Right), with High Sheriff, Arnab Basu

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Retro

A look around West View over the years.

Taking a wander around West View over the years
The West View area has been a key part of the town since Hartlepool expanded in the late 1940s.
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Take a look at some of Hartlepool's oldest buildings.

Explore Hartlepool’s most historic buildings

Scenes from Park Road over the years.

Taking a trip down Park Road through the decades

8 and 9 Church Street seen on the left are being improved thanks to heritage funding.

Historic buildings set to be revitalised thanks to heritage fund

Scenes from Church Street over the last 20 years.

Take a trip down Church Street over the years

Health

Aleks is warning others about the dangers of fireworks after his accident in 2024.

Teenager's fireworks warning after losing eye in horrific accident

Sophie Lewis (left) and her friend Shannon doing the Boxing Day Dip.

Family’s ongoing support for ‘amazing’ air ambulance charity

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

The Health and Social Care Academy at the University Hospital of Hartlepool hosted an NHS careers event.

Students get hands-on at Hartlepool hospital

Homes & Gardens

Take a look inside this £1.95m Hartlepool home.

£1.95m Hartlepool home hits the market
This detached Hartlepool home has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and two reception rooms.
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The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

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A CGI image of how the expanded Queens Meadow Business Park would look.

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People

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

School leader bows out after 50-year career
A well-known former Hartlepool headteacher has called time on a career spanning over 50 years.
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Hartlepool RNLI crew member Steve Dunnett pictured at sea.

Lifeboat crew member retires after more than 30 years of service

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Opinion

From left, Stockton North MP Chris McDonald MP, Middlesbrough Southeast and Cleveland MP Luke Myer, Prime Minster Andy Burnham, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP Andy McDonald MP and Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

'Our local emergency services need fairer funding'

There can be no greater responsibility for any government than keeping its people safe.

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Ofcom found that more than half of children who game online played sometimes with people they have never met. Photo posed by model

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Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash is pleased with the success of Labour in Pride in Place programme.

'£21.5m Pride in Place programme is making a difference to town'

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Business

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Leane and John's home after it was ravaged by a fire.

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Tall Ships Races

From left, Darab Rezai, of Hartlepool Licensees' Association, and Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Mike Young have both praised the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races event.

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