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The free fireworks display takes place at Seaton Carew on Sunday, November 1.

Seaton set to be lit up in fireworks spectacular

Hartlepool Borough Council leader Cllr Dave Bruce.

Council chiefs hit back at HMO 'delay' claims

The A179 from Wingate junction with the A19 North and South. Picture by FRANK REID

Road reopens after four-vehicle collision

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

Assault victim punched to ground by street attacker

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association is launching The Groundworker Olympics at Seymour Skills Academy, in Brenda Road.

Hartlepool scheme inspires future engineers

Hartlepool singer Michael Gallagher is performing at the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, November 14.

Hartlepool singer teams up with Hartlepool Food Bank

Take a look at some of Hartlepool's oldest buildings.

Explore Hartlepool’s most historic buildings

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

New clinic supports Hartlepool surgery patients

The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

Members of the Pailor family (front) celebrate JJ Hardy & Son's 170th anniversary with staff, customers, suppliers and MP Jonathan Brash.

Family engineering firm celebrates 170 years

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Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

HUFC beaten 3-1 at AFC Fylde to end recent National League winning run

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Sport

A bird’s-eye view of Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa reveals its impressive setting, surrounded by sweeping fairways and beautifully landscaped grounds.

I checked into a hotel fit for Taylor Swift
From championship golf and a luxurious spa to fabulous food and a surprising celebrity connection, Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa has plenty to offer. But it's the staff who really make this Merseyside hotel special.
Julie Bayley

Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

Pete Wild lays down challenge for improving Hartlepool United side

Hartlepool boss Pete Wild outlines importance of living 'on the edge'

HUFC boss explains how FA Cup loss 'helped' to inspire Hornchurch win

Ten-man Hartlepool United battle back superbly to beat Hornchurch

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Hartlepool United player ratings after stunning Hornchurch win
Hartlepool United beat Hornchurch 2-1 on Saturday afternoon...
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Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

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Hartlepool United striker Jordan Hugill.

'One hell of a club' - Jordan Hugill's brilliant HUFC fan message

Jamie Miley and Sam Lavelle.

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Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

Kim Hellberg remains positive as Middlesbrough target Bolton win
Middlesbrough will face Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers on Friday night.
Mark Carruthers

Boro player ratings after Cardiff draw

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

Hellberg makes 'quality' claim as Boro prepare for Cardiff City test

Delighted Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg saluted his battling side after Stoke win.

Delighted Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg saluted his battling side

Boro player ratings after Wolves win

Crime

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

Hartlepool murderer Nathan Owens.

Hartlepool killer sentenced to life for murdering stepdaughter

Ally with her partner Shaun Mathieson and a member of their extended family in 2024.

Partner's tribute to 'kind and bubbly' grandmother who died after bus incident

The woman died after becoming unwell outside Coral in York Road, Hartlepool.

Suspect bailed as bus death inquiry continues

Police are appealing for any information after the incident in York Road.

Arrest after bus passenger, 60, dies following 'altercation'

Brierton Sports Centre. Picture by FRANK REID

Sport centre users face abuse from youths

What's On

Cast members from the stage production of Billy Elliot pictured during filming at locations used in the film Picture: David Wood

Meet the new generation of Billy Elliots as new musical tour debuts

Wynyard Hall has released its Christmas events calendar featuring a host of experiences designed to capture the magic and spirit of Christmas.

Christmas magic awaits at Wynyard Hall

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

Fisherman's fight brought to the big screen

Pictured from left is BloomInArt co-director Emma Wheetman, Councillor Rob Darby and BloomInArt co-director Rachel Laycock.

Community artwork planned for Fireworks Spectacular

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

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

High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham

Retro

Scenes from Park Road over the years.

Taking a trip down Park Road through the decades
Last week we took a stroll down memory lane in Church Street over the years.
Mark Payne

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

Cast and crew filming at Heugh Battery Museum.

Bombardment of town brought to life in new film

A cheery Bradley Lowery sports Sunderland colours. The Foundation was set up in his memory and you can find out more about its work and how to support it by visiting https://bradleyloweryfoundation.com/

The fantastic work being done in memory of super Bradley Lowery

Health

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

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

Amy McBean (left) and double Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams at Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2026 competition.

Slimmer’s success earns national recognition

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.
Madeleine Raine

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

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.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

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

Decision on plans for 210 new homes delayed

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Lifestyle

Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

Eight new beauty brands land at Boots

The cheapest supermarket pumpkins might not be where you’d expect them to be this year

Aldi and Lidl beaten by two supermarket rivals in pumpkin price test

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Face the Future's Winter Radiance Edit contains premium skincare, haircare and self-care products with a stated combined value of £800, now £149.99.

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People

Kerrie Whelan (left), headteacher at Endeavour Academy, and Melissa Garrett, programme manager at Young Enterprise.

Peterlee academy reaches new heights
A school in County Durham is celebrating a prestigious national achievement from the UK’s leading financial and enterprise education charity.
Madeleine Raine

Changing Futures North East founder, Graham Alton.

Fostering interest on the rise in Hartlepool

Alice Harper (left) and Mia Dale are pictured with one of the Mayday Mayday badges. Photo credit Tom Collins RNLI.

Girl Guides raise hundreds for Hartlepool RNLI

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.

Jonathan Brash

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

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

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Jack Welsh and his daughter Sapphire Rose-Welsh, next to a rollercoaster built next to a housing estate in Hucknall, nr. Nottingham

Residents celebrate rollercoaster planning refusal

Portable power stations can keep you up and running when the power goes

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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.

More reaction to 'absolutely magical' Tall Ships Races

Crowds gather at the Headland to picture the tall ships leaving Hartlepool on Sunday. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON.

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The Bima Suci from Indonesia leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

Bon voyage! Tall Ships organisers hail success of event

It's been a busy day as the Hartlepool tall ships leave port for the next leg of their journey.

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Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

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