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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

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

See the home transformed into Halloween Circus of Horrors

An RSPCA photograph of conditions at former GP Nicola Stirk's home.

Ex-GP banned after letting her pets live in squalor

Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

Wild issues HUFC transfer message with players available for loan exit

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

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The Borough Hall was built in 1865.

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Precision Acres team members (from left) Mandie Grundy, Nicola Foster, Leoni McCarrick and Jackie Harrison.

Housing support charity faces rise in demand

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

Police drone tracked down car stolen in home burglary

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Hartlepool United goalkeeper Max Merrick.

HUFC goalkeeping situation explained as ex-Newcastle youngster departs

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Hartlepool United head coach Pete Wild.

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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

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Middlesbrough will face Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers on Friday night.
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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg.

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

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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

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

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The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

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

The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

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

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

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

Explore Hartlepool’s most historic buildings
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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

Cast and crew filming at Heugh Battery Museum.

Bombardment of town brought to life in new film

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.

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

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Jemma Louise Academy's junior formation team came first place at the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival 2026.

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A group of Hartlepool dancers have made their town proud after excelling in a northern dance festival earlier this month.
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Lucy-Ann Robinson stands outside The Blacksmiths Arms, in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool schoolgirl raises £1,200 for charity

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash.

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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'

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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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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.

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