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Local elections 2026
The Hartlepool Borough Council local elections took place on Thursday 7 May. Twelve seats - one in each ward - were up for election. The full list of results is as follows.
Explore resilience in new Hartlepool Art Gallery exhibition – and help choose an artist for a future solo show
A new exhibition celebrating resilience in all its forms has opened in Hartlepool Art Gallery - and visitors are being invited to help choose an artist to stage their own solo show at the venue.
Date: 13 May 2026
Closure Order secured on house in major win for community safety
Community safety chiefs have secured a Closure Order on a privately-rented property in Hartlepool as part of an ongoing clampdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.
Date: 13 May 2026
They’re back! The little terns arrive at Seaton Carew as the nesting season begins
The first little terns of the season have been spotted at Seaton Carew, marking the start of another exciting chapter for one of the UK’s most important seabird colonies.
Date: 1 May 2026