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Latest news
Fireworks Spectacular set to light up Seaton Carew with a fabulous family celebration
Hartlepool's free Fireworks Spectacular is set to sparkle at Seaton Carew on Sunday 1 November in an afternoon and evening packed with entertainment, live performances and a dazzling fireworks finale.
Children’s safety initiative reaches 30-year milestone
More than 1,000 Hartlepool schoolchildren have taken part in this year's Crucial Crew event as the long-running safety initiative celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Date: 27 October 2026
Court grants injunction against aggressive beggar
A civil injunction has been secured by Hartlepool Borough Council against a prolific beggar involved in repeated incidents of abusive behaviour and threats of violence.
Date: 26 October 2026
Council promotes business waste service to help fight fly-tipping
Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting local businesses to take advantage of its commercial waste and recycling service as part of ongoing efforts to tackle fly-tipping.
Date: 23 October 2026