Hartlepool4 hrs agoEmergency flats upgraded to aid disabled residentsA charity is converting two flats in County Durham and Hartlepool to be better suited for wheelchair users.4 hrs ago2 days agoRare spoonbill bird spotted at urban parkPhotographer Jon Irwin says he could not believe it when he saw the creature on the park island.2 days ago3 days agoCouncil spending swallowed up by adult social careNewcastle City Council is spending millions each year on support for adults with health issues. 3 days ago6 days agoExhibition shows 'loss of community and emptiness'Peter Benson says he hopes his pictures of Teesside taken across 30 years capture a lost community.6 days ago7 days agoTrial set for inmate accused of prison imam attackAhmed Alid is charged with attempted murder and is due to stand trial on 30 November in Sheffield.7 days ago7 days ago'Sickening scammer' claims to be missing toddlerA Hartlepool father condemns a woman in America who is claiming to be his missing daughter.7 days ago8 days agoStarmer backs candidates as MP calls on him to quitSir Keir Starmer defends his record in government as Hartlepool's Labour MP calls for him to resign.8 days ago8 days agoPlans for 475 homes approved despite traffic fearsThey will be built on agricultural land in Hartlepool, subject to the developer funding for roads.8 days ago22 Apr 2026Hartlepool 2026 local elections: All you need to knowJust 12 seats are up for grabs but it could be enough to change overall control of the council.22 Apr 2026...
