Hartlepool
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North East man jailed for nine years over child abuse images and rape plot
Hartlepool man Christopher Lumley jailed for nine years at Teesside Crown Court for encouraging child rape and sharing indecent images online.
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New phase begins on £6.2m North East walking and cycling scheme
Hartlepool’s £6.2m town centre connectivity scheme enters phase two, improving three miles of walking and cycling routes to the marina and seafront.
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Cheap North East houses on sale for less than £10,000 each - see where
From a £9,000 terrace to a £10,000 two-bedroom home, see three North East houses heading to auction.
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Bonfire Night incidents surge across Teesside as fire crews issue safety warning
Cleveland Fire Brigade has issued a Bonfire Night safety warning after responding to more out-of-control fires last year than before.
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RECAP - Cordon erected outside bookies as woman dies after fight on bus
A woman in her 60s has died after an altercation with another woman on a bus in Hartlepool.
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Woman, 60, dies after Hartlepool bus row
A woman has died following a fight on an altercation in Hartlepool
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Tragedy as woman, 60, dies after fight on bus as manslaughter suspect arrested
A 60-year-old woman died after an altercation on a bus in Hartlepool. A 26-year-old woman has been arrested.
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LIVE - Cordon erected outside bookies as woman dies after fight on bus
A betting shop has been cordoned off by police on York Road, Hartlepool.
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Green light for £160m programme to create digital and creative hubs in Tees Valley
Tees Valley’s £160m Investment Zone gets digital and creative hubs for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, supporting local jobs, growth and innovation by 2029.
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Second arrest made as probe into North East waste sites continues
Second man arrested over illegal waste dumps is questioned over illegal activity at a site in Callerton, near Newcastle Airport
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Have your say on future of North East city's public behaviour rules
Sunderland residents are invited to comment on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order tackling anti-social behaviour and environmental offences by November 15, 2026.
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North East charity ball raises record £89,000 to help families facing hardship
The Teesside Charity has raised a record £89,000 at its annual ball, supporting families facing hardship across the Tees Valley through its Hardship Fund.
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North East X-Factor winner returning to Teesside amid rumours of stage comeback
North East X-Factor winner Joe McElderry will perform in Billingham this week as part of his latest tour.
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Popular caravan park sold with plans 'already in place' to expand accommodation
Ashfield Caravan Park has been sold after being listed for £2m, with plans to expand its holiday accommodation already in place.
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Six jailed at Teesside Crown Court including for car theft and group attack
Teesside court roundup: offenders jailed over Stockton club attack, Middlesbrough domestic abuse order breach, police assaults, car theft and criminal damage.
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Shop worker caught selling counterfeit tobacco to undercover officers in sting
Mohammed Tariq Tofiq admitted four offences of selling and possessing counterfeit tobacco after a Trading Standards investigation at European Supermarket in October 2025.
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Man allegedly raped and stabbed 16 times in County Durham says attack ‘destroyed’ him
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed 16 times and raped at a County Durham home; four defendants deny charges as trial continues.
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£1.4m Darlington home on Abbey Road showcases Victorian 'grandeur and charm'
Explore 41 Abbey Road, Darlington: a £1.4m Victorian and Arts and Crafts home with 4,316 sq ft, period features, landscaped gardens and detached garage.
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What time is Strictly Come Dancing on tonight as week 3 of competition airs
The BBC One favourite is back for its third week of live performances, with celebrities taking to the dancefloor in the hope of avoiding elimination.
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Middlesbrough donate Legacy Game stream proceeds to families of killed A66 officers
Middlesbrough will donate proceeds from its Legacy Game live stream to the families of PC Blades and PC Clough, who were killed on the A66 in August.
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Village pub to reopen after 11 months following major £320k transformation
A £320,000 makeover will bring a closed village pub back to life with a new food menu, live entertainment and family-friendly plans.
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Shoplifter from Darlington wanted after failing to attend sentencing for 16 offences
Darlington shoplifter Declan Bennett, 29, admits 15 thefts and threatening behaviour after targeting Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Heron Foods.
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M&S wants 300 Christmas staff at Durham, Hartlepool, Teesside and Metrocentre shops
People looking for work in the North East ahead of Christmas are set to benefit from more than 300 seasonal roles with Marks & Spencer across the region this winter.
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Durham-born property expert named Woman of the Year at national awards
North East property expert Emma Bolton, CEO of Sewell Advisory, wins Woman of the Year at the Inspiring Women in Property Awards for mentoring professionals.
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Landlord fined £28k after mum, baby and disabled child living in damp and mouldy home
The Annfield Plain family contacted Durham County Council after a broken boiler left them without heating, alongside several other problems.
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County Durham man found with knuckledusters claims he didn't know they were illegal
Darren Appleby admitted possessing two knuckledusters at his Murton home after a police raid. Newton Aycliffe magistrates gave him an absolute discharge.
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Car park to remain closed until further notice over vandalism linked to ex-Wilko shop
Darlington Borough Council confirmed on Wednesday (October 7) that East Street Car Park would be closed indefinitely after anti-social behaviour at the location.
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Police trawling through CCTV to find children behind 'appalling rampage'
Cleveland Police has launched a crackdown following what officers described as an "appalling rampage" of antisocial behaviour across Hartlepool.
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How a Hartlepool dancer went from Billy Elliot to Emmerdale and Strictly Come Dancing
Discover how Hartlepool-born Lewis Cope went from a teenage Billy Elliot star to Emmerdale and Strictly.
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14-year-old boy arrested after 'arson attack' decimates former library
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a blaze decimated a former library building in an overnight "arson attack".
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Man ‘thought he was dead’ after alleged stabbing and rape in County Durham home
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed, raped and held captive in a County Durham home, as four defendants face charges. Trial continues.
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Mayor and TVCA backing BUSINESSiQ Awards at Raby Castle
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen backs BUSINESSiQ Awards, highlighting skills investment, local jobs and growth across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.
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Healthcare heroes celebrated at Tees and North Yorkshire awards
University Hospitals Tees honours NHS staff across Tees Valley and North Yorkshire at its Caring Better Together Awards, celebrating dedication and excellence.
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Hartlepool riot defendant’s sentencing delayed as he seeks new lawyer
Cieran Anderson's sentencing for Hartlepool riot offences has been adjourned to November 18 at Teesside Crown Court; he remains on unconditional bail.
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Stunning aerial picture shows North East seaside pier that was once twice as long
A BEAUTIFUL late summer's day at the beach captured by our regular contributor, Northern Perspectives, with Saltburn pier stretching out into the blue sea and Huntcliff rising majestically into the blue sky.
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Tees Valley bids for £1.3bn transport overhaul as town centres set for £24m boost
Town centres across Tees Valley could receive a major transport boost under plans worth more than £1.3 billion that have been submitted to the Government.
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Tees Valley pilot aims to create 1,500 apprenticeships for young people
Tees Valley to pilot £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the North East.
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Balaclava-clad teenager jailed after throwing brick at police vehicle
A 19-year-old man has been jailed after deliberately targeting a Cleveland Police vehicle and throwing a brick at its windscreen while travelling through Redcar.
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Balaclava-clad teenager who hurled brick at police van put behind bars
Redcar teenager Cameron Coxall has been jailed for four weeks after throwing a brick through a Cleveland Police van windscreen in Middlesbrough.
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Former library 'completely destroyed' in arson attack, emergency services say
A devastating fire which destroyed the former Billingham Library is believed to have been started deliberately, the fire service has revealed.
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North East smokers urged to quit with free support during Stoptober
Stoptober urges Hartlepool smokers to quit with free expert support from University Hospitals Tees, including nicotine replacement therapy and clinics.
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More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters crushed in Darlington police crackdown
More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters seized from Darlington streets have been crushed in a crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour.
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Thugs jailed after North East social club fight left victim with fractured skull
Kane Walker and Christopher Watson jailed after Roseworth Social Club fight in Stockton left a man with a fractured skull. They received 24 and 25 months.
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New legal powers could ban 'intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings'
Hartlepool councillors are set to discuss potential new legal powers which could ban the “intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings” in the town.
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North East author showcase to bring together 31 writers at community hub
Hartlepool Author Showcase brings 31 writers to Community Hub Central on October 24, featuring panels, book signings, workshops and family activities.
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Tees Valley AI traffic system wins two major awards after cutting delays
Tees Valley Traffic Digital Twin wins two 2026 awards for using AI and live data to cut congestion, reduce delays and improve journeys across Teesside.
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Step inside £220,000 Chester-le-Street bungalow with much more than meets the eye
Remodelled two-bedroom bungalow in Chester-le-Street’s Garden Farm offers open-plan living, solar panels, garage, parking and no onward chain for over £220,000.
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King Cnut, a lost wooden cross and the story of a County Durham village
TO COMMEMORATE next year’s 1,000th anniversary of the legendary King Cnut’s pilgrimage through County Durham, villagers in Trimdon – where he stopped to trim his hair and don his cloak – are raising money to recreate a landmark wooden cross that would have stood in the king’s day.
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Third dispersal order imposed in North East town after police pelted with objects
A third dispersal order has been imposed in Hartlepool after large groups of young people caused chaos in a town park and threw objects at police.
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About 100 youngsters pelted police with eggs and set off fireworks in North East park
Around 100 youngsters descended on a Hartlepool park, set off fireworks, threw eggs at police and tried to move on to another park under a dispersal order.