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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.
Free weekend town centre parking returns to Hartlepool in run-up to Christmas
Free weekend parking will return to Hartlepool town centre ahead of Christmas, as Hartlepool Borough Council backs local retailers and shoppers during one of the busiest trading periods of the year.
Date: 30 October 2026
Remembrance Sunday services
The details of services to be held in Hartlepool to mark Remembrance Sunday have been announced.
Date: 30 October 2026
Government announcement of £100 payment to help with energy bills
The Government recently announced a £100 payment for residents living in Council Tax bands A to D to support them with energy bills this winter.
Date: 29 October 2026
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