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Latest news
Summer Reading Challenge champions rewarded as participation trebles
Young bookworms in Hartlepool have been rewarded for their reading achievements after helping to more than treble participation in this year's Summer Reading Challenge.
Food waste recycling nears 900-tonne milestone
Hartlepool residents have been praised for helping divert almost 900 tonnes of food waste away from general rubbish collections, whilst others are being urged to get involved.
Date: 14 September 2026
New recycling champion helps Hartlepool go greener
Hartlepool Borough Council has strengthened its commitment to boosting recycling rates across the borough with the appointment of Emma Stonehouse.
Date: 10 September 2026
Bestselling historical novelist Ben Kane brings epic Roman adventure to Hartlepool
Bestselling author Ben Kane, whose books have captivated readers around the world, is set to visit Hartlepool for a special evening celebrating his latest historical adventure novel.
Date: 9 September 2026