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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

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

Fisherman's fight brought to the big screen

Take a look inside this £1.95m Hartlepool home.

£1.95m Hartlepool home hits the market

Both Hartlepool RNLI lifeboats pictured at sea during the search on Friday, October 23. Photo credit Tom Collins RNLI.

Lifeboats called into action during Storm Austen

Hartlepool murderer Nathan Owens.

Hartlepool killer sentenced to life for murdering stepdaughter

Hartlepool is one of the towns which a study believes could benefit from a new higher education institution or university.

Experts believe Hartlepool would benefit from new university

Carla Georgescu was murdered by her step father.

'Despicable' killer convicted of murdering stepdaughter

Could Hartlepool be in for a stormy spell as Storm Austen sweeps across the nation?

Storm Boelo set to batter Hartlepool

Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith.

HUFC owner reveals key new job as Bromby & Partners' role changes

Students from The Northern School of Art showcased their creative talent on the big screens at Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium.

Art students’ work lights up Riverside Stadium

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A night away at The Fieldhouse Spa, Woodland Chase

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Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

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Councillor Rob Darby at Rossmere Park.

£750,000 Government boost improves Hartlepool

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Sport

Hartlepool United striker Jordan Hugill.

'One hell of a club' - Jordan Hugill's brilliant HUFC fan message
Jordan Hugill knows all too well the positive impact Hartlepool United fans can have.
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Jamie Miley and Sam Lavelle.

How HUFC trio of new signings are helping raise standards

Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

Pete Wild opens up on the 1-2-1 talks with Hartlepool United squad

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

Kim Hellberg remains positive as Middlesbrough target Bolton win

Hartlepool United goalkeeper Max Merrick.

HUFC handed massive Merrick boost & how Chelsea star impressed Wild

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Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

HUFC transfer news: Pete Wild issues intriguing squad update
Pete Wild has revealed the transfer situation at Hartlepool United.
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Hartlepool United return to National League action with a home game against Hornchurch.

Pools predicted XI as Pete Wild considers changes for Hornchurch

Hartlepool United youngster Campbell Darcy and Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore.

Hartlepool United defender 'buzzing' after securing loan move

Spennymoor Town full-back Campbell Darcy and Newcastle United U21s winger Seung-Soo Park (photo Tyler Lopes)

One in, one out as Hartlepool United confirm two loan decisions

Hartlepool United fans got behind their side in Saturday's FA Cup fourth qualifying round defeat against Marine.

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Middlesbrough FC

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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.

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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

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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

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

Inspector Adrian Dack.

Police issue warnings to park yobs after weekend 'rampage'

What's On

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

Community artwork planned for Fireworks Spectacular

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

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

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

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

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.
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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

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

Members of the Hartlepool cardiac rehab programme group.

Rehab sessions getting heart patients back to health

Hartlepool footballers Jack Hunter and Jamie Miley with University Hospitals Tees’ education and training partner Teresa Pounder.

Hartlepool United and NHS team up for CPR sessions

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

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Homes & Gardens

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’
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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.

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

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

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Lifestyle

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BADGE is preparing to open its doors to the public at Dalton Park on Saturday, October 24.

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People

Gridmark Survey team, who are based in Castle Eden.

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A family-run surveying company has announced plans for further recruitment to support its plans to grow.
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Trimdon Hill School achieved a “strong standard” in all areas in its first Ofsted report.

New school wins praise in glowing Ofsted report

East Durham College’s Peterlee Campus became the home of BBC’s Question Time earlier this month as presenter Fiona Bruce brought debate to the region.

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Opinion

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'

Labour investment is already transforming community facilities across our town and this is just the beginning of a £21.5 million Pride in Place programme.

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Business

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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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SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

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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.

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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

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

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