Sport, Leisure and Culture news

• Time running out to get involved in Big Lime Triathlon!

  Published on Thursday, 31st July 2025

  A final call has been issued for people to get involved in Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon – either as a competitor or a volunteer marshal.

• Local company wins Highlight café contract

  Published on Wednesday, 30th July 2025

  A Hartlepool company has been appointed to run the café at Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub.

• Be amongst the first to swim at Highlight!

  Published on Tuesday, 1st April 2025

  Families across Hartlepool are being offered the chance to be amongst the first people to enjoy a swim at Highlight, the borough’s new multi-million pound active wellbeing hub.

• Latest key milestone starts at Highlight

  Published on Monday, 31st March 2025

  The construction of Highlight, Hartlepool’s new multi-million pound active wellbeing hub, has taken another huge step forward with the start of internal tiling work.

• Highlight time capsule plan announced

  Published on Wednesday, 26th March 2025

  Exciting plans are being developed to bury a small time capsule within the grounds of Highlight, Hartlepool's new multi-million pound active wellbeing hub.

• Highlight pools pass stabilisation tests

  Published on Wednesday, 19th February 2025

  The construction of Highlight, Hartlepool’s new multi-million pound active wellbeing hub, has reached another key milestone.

• Young swimmers’ fundraising boost for hospice

  Published on Wednesday, 12th February 2025

  Children attending swimming classes at Hartlepool’s Mill House Leisure Centre put their skills to the test to raise vital funds for the town’s Alice House Hospice.

• Big Lime Triathlon 2025 – entries now open

  Published on Wednesday, 11th December 2024

  Entries are now being taken for Hartlepool’s 2025 Big Lime Triathlon which will take place on Sunday 10th August.

• Highlight construction forges ahead

  Published on Monday, 16th September 2024

  Building work on Highlight, Hartlepool’s new flagship leisure development, has reached a significant new milestone with the completion of the building’s steel frame.

• Big Lime Triathlon hailed a huge success

  Published on Wednesday, 14th August 2024

  Hartlepool’s popular Big Lime Triathlon returned at the weekend in an expanded format and saw a range of people compete, including complete beginners, club and GB athletes.

• Country park retains quality award

  Published on Monday, 12th August 2024

  Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool has retained a prestigious international quality award which recognises open spaces meeting the highest possible standards.

• Big Lime Triathlon returns in expanded format

  Published on Thursday, 23rd May 2024

  Hartlepool’s popular Big Lime Triathlon will return this summer in an expanded format that will offer participants a range of competitive options.

• Top quality award for Seaton Carew

  Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2024

  Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has earned a top quality award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

• Take on the Swimtag challenge

  Published on Tuesday, 30th April 2024

  Residents of Hartlepool are being encouraged to get more active by taking advantage of a high-tech swimming initiative.

• The search is on for this year’s Hartlepool beach lifeguards

  Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2024

  Have you got what it takes to join Hartlepool’s lifeguards?

• Repairs set the course for paddle steamer restoration

  Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2023

  Emergency repairs are starting on a much-loved feature of Hartlepool’s maritime heritage as a prelude to its full restoration as a visitor attraction.

• Council team scoops top culture award

  Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2023

  Staff at Hartlepool Borough Council are celebrating after being named as winners at the 16th North East Culture Awards.

• New leisure centre given go-ahead

  Published on Thursday, 28th September 2023

  Councillors have unanimously agreed a revised funding strategy for Hartlepool’s new state-of-the-art leisure centre, clearing the way for construction work to start in a matter of weeks.

• Councillors reaffirm support for new leisure centre

  Published on Monday, 18th September 2023

  Councillors have supported a revised funding strategy for Highlight, Hartlepool’s proposed new state-of-the-art leisure centre.

• Enjoy summer at Seaton – and make a date for a bumper finale!

  Published on Thursday, 17th August 2023

  Seaton Carew is the perfect place to spend the summer days - and families can top it off by making a date for a fantastic, FREE end of summer celebration on Friday 25th August featuring character walkabouts, live entertainment and activities.

• Big Lime Triathlon – road closures

  Published on Wednesday, 16th August 2023

  A series of road and promenade closures will be in place on Sunday (20th August) for Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon.

• Help shape the future of Hartlepool’s parks

  Published on Wednesday, 16th August 2023

  Residents of Hartlepool are being invited to share their views on management plans for four of Hartlepool’s parks and open spaces.

• Parks retain prestigious quality awards

  Published on Friday, 28th July 2023

  Two parks in Hartlepool have again been awarded a prestigious international quality award which recognises open spaces meeting the highest possible standards.

• Top quality award for Seaton Carew

  Published on Tuesday, 16th May 2023

  Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has earned a top quality award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

• Leisure centre awarded national quality mark

  Published on Wednesday, 15th March 2023

  Staff at Mill House Leisure Centre in Hartlepool are celebrating after receiving a nationally-recognised quality award from Swim England.

• Triathlon entries open online

  Published on Wednesday, 15th February 2023

  Online entries are now being taken for Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon 2023.

• Grants on offer to Hartlepool’s young musicians

  Published on Tuesday, 6th December 2022

  Grants are on offer to young people in Hartlepool to help them with their musical studies.

• Have you a tale to tell from Hartlepool’s seafaring and industrial past?

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd November 2022

  As Hartlepool looks forward to welcoming the Tall Ships next July, people are being encouraged to share their stories and memories of the town’s maritime and industrial heritage for a special exhibition to help celebrate the event.

• Wanted - your memories of Mill House Leisure Centre

  Published on Monday, 24th October 2022

  As work progresses on Hartlepool’s new multi-million pound leisure centre, local people are being invited to take a nostalgic step back in time.

• More sign-ups for Tall Ships Hartlepool 2023

  Published on Thursday, 22nd September 2022

  A local ship has become the 18th to sign up for Tall Ships Hartlepool 2023.

• More ships signing up to visit Tall Ships Hartlepool 2023

  Published on Monday, 5th September 2022

  With less than a year to go until the world-famous Tall Ships’ Race returns to Hartlepool in July 2023, we’re delighted to see ships starting to sign up for this iconic event.

• SHIP AHOY: Huge Norwegian tall ship signs up to visit Hartlepool in 2023

  Published on Friday, 26th August 2022

  A century-old ship from Norway will be docking in Hartlepool next summer as the Borough hosts the world-famous Tall Ships’ Race.

• Big Lime Weekend 2022 is huge success

  Published on Monday, 15th August 2022

  Hartlepool’s Big Lime Weekend 2022 has been hailed a huge success – and even featured a father-daughter double victory!

• Have you signed up for the Big Lime challenge yet?

  Published on Friday, 29th July 2022

  Hartlepool’s Big Lime Weekend 2022 is fast approaching, and organisers are encouraging people not to miss out on the chance to get involved.

• New operator to take over Summerhill café

  Published on Friday, 29th July 2022

  The café at Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool will re-open next week following the appointment of a new operator.

• Public access to new Summerhill cycle track to begin

  Published on Thursday, 28th July 2022

  Drop-in recreational cycling sessions will begin next week at the new 750-metre cycling track at Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool.

• Hop, Skip and Jump over to Brierton this National Fitness Day

  Published on Wednesday, 27th July 2022

  It’s time to dig out your trainers, put on your sweatbands and get your game face on when one of the most enjoyable summer sporting events in the Hartlepool calendar makes its return this September.

• Hartlepool representatives visit the Netherlands to meet Tall Ships teams

  Published on Wednesday, 20th July 2022

  With less than a year to go until the world-famous Tall Ships return to Hartlepool in July 2023, delegates recently travelled to the Netherlands to witness this year’s event in action.

• Council nominated at LGBT Alliance Awards

  Published on Monday, 4th July 2022

  Hartlepool Borough Council has received two nominations at this year’s LGBT Alliance Award.

• Outdoor cinema, a community choir, a Ukrainian classical singer and a Ceilidh announced among programme highlights

  Published on Friday, 24th June 2022

  Excitement is building ahead of the return of the largest celebration of creativity in the Hartlepool calendar.

• Hartlepool mural project encourages young men to talk about mental health

  Published on Monday, 20th June 2022

  A project working with young men to improve their mental health has collaborated with Hartlepool Waterfront Festival to create a powerful temporary mural which will be exhibited at the flagship event.

• It’s panto time again!

  Published on Thursday, 9th June 2022

  Oh yes they are! Summer pantomimes are coming back to Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre!

• Active Hartlepool: Mill House Leisure Centre gym to reopen early

  Published on Monday, 6th June 2022

  We’re delighted to announce the gym at Mill House Leisure Centre will reopen at 6:30am tomorrow – Tuesday 7th June – three days ahead of schedule

• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons in Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 30th May 2022

  Residents across Hartlepool are being encouraged to attend one of two very special beacon lighting ceremonies to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

• Platinum Party at the Palace

  Published on Friday, 27th May 2022

  We now have further details about the live streaming of the Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday 4 June.

• The Tall Ships Races Hartlepool 2023

  Published on Friday, 27th May 2022

  The organisers of the world famous Tall Ships Races & Regattas have been in Hartlepool this week ahead of the iconic event returning to our Borough in 2023.

• Active Hartlepool launched

  Published on Monday, 23rd May 2022

  Active Hartlepool, the new brand for a range of Hartlepool Borough Council sport and physical activity services, has been officially launched.

• Jubilee inspired artwork to go on show in Hartlepool

  Published on Sunday, 22nd May 2022

  Artwork created by Hartlepool schoolchildren is about to go on show in the run up to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

• Work completed on new Summerhill cycle track

  Published on Wednesday, 18th May 2022

  The construction of a new 750-metre cycling track at Summerhill Country Park has been completed.

• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 16th May 2022

  Plans have been announced for a number of events in Hartlepool to mark next month’s Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend.

• Top quality award for Seaton Carew

  Published on Friday, 13th May 2022

  Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has earned a top quality award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

• Help chart the history of Church Street

  Published on Wednesday, 11th May 2022

  People’s recollections of historic Church Street in Hartlepool are being sought for inclusion on a new website.

• Live theatre returns to Hartlepool Town Hall

  Published on Monday, 25th April 2022

  A nostalgic new coming-of-age play that will have audiences laughing, crying and reflecting on their youth is heading to Hartlepool.

• Do you know a young person who would like to sail on a world-famous Tall Ship this summer?

  Published on Friday, 22nd April 2022

  In preparation for Hartlepool hosting the Tall Ships in 2023, we are looking for five young people aged 15-25 years old to represent the Borough by taking part in The Tall Ships Races 2022.

• Spring into Hartlepool with new walking and cycling maps

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

  A series of new user-friendly maps has been produced to encourage people to get out and about and explore Hartlepool.

• Borough Hall renovation timeline announced

  Published on Monday, 14th March 2022

  Plans to renovate an iconic building in Hartlepool have taken a major step forward.

• Mill House pools to reopen

  Published on Monday, 7th March 2022

  We’re delighted to announce the swimming pools at Hartlepool’s Mill House Leisure Centre will reopen tomorrow – Tuesday 8th March.

• Temporary pool closure

  Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2022

  The swimming pools at Hartlepool’s Mill House Leisure Centre will have to close temporarily as a result of a Europe-wide shortage of chemicals compatible with the centre’s pool water dosing system.

• Introducing Highlight

  Published on Monday, 28th February 2022

  We're delighted to be able to reveal how Highlight, the town's new multi-million pound leisure facility on The Waterfront, will look. 

• Cycle track works commence in Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 17th February 2022

  Construction is underway of an accessible cycle track at a Hartlepool country park.

• Hartlepool buildings to be illuminated to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

  Published on Tuesday, 1st February 2022

  Two Hartlepool landmarks will be illuminated this weekend as Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.

• Get outdoors with seafront interactive trail

  Published on Wednesday, 26th January 2022

  A seafront interactive trail has been launched in Hartlepool to encourage families to become more active together.

• Are you up for a challenge?

  Published on Wednesday, 26th January 2022

  Details of Hartlepool’s Big Lime Weekend 2022 have been announced and online entries are now being taken.

• Join for a coin!

  Published on Friday, 10th December 2021

  Residents signing up for a Direct Debit membership at any of Hartlepool Borough Council's leisure centres will get their first month for just £1.

• Grants on offer to Hartlepool’s young musicians

  Published on Monday, 15th November 2021

  Grants are on offer to young people in Hartlepool to help them with their musical studies.

• Name of new events space announced

  Published on Tuesday, 19th October 2021

  A new outdoor events space currently being built on Hartlepool’s Headland is to be named Elephant Rock in a nod to local history.

• REMEMBRANCE 2021: Three Hartlepool memorials to be lit red to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday parades return

  Published on Friday, 15th October 2021

  Plans have been announced for a number of Remembrance activities to allow residents the opportunity to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Hartlepool’s service men and women.

• Concerts, pantomime and festive fun: Some of the events returning to Hartlepool in the coming months

  Published on Friday, 15th October 2021

  Some fun events are starting to return to Hartlepool for the first time since the pandemic hit in March 2020.

• Lots to discover at new-look Hub

  Published on Friday, 8th October 2021

  Hartlepool’s Community Hub Central in York Road has undergone quite a transformation during the pandemic and people are invited to drop into a special Open Week next week to explore the changes.

• Hartlepool unlocks its art collection in new exhibition

  Published on Friday, 20th August 2021

  A new exhibition which celebrates Hartlepool’s art collection is opening in town this month.

• Be prepared to go back in time

  Published on Tuesday, 10th August 2021

  Families in Hartlepool are being invited to take part in a range of fun, creative workshops with a historical twist taking place on Sunday 15th and 22nd August 2021 at No.9 Church Street.

• Monster fun for the whole family!

  Published on Monday, 19th July 2021

  Stuck for ideas to keep your family busy this summer?

• The Big Lime Weekend is back!

  Published on Wednesday, 30th June 2021

  Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon will return this summer and online entries are now being taken.

• Get Hartlepool Active initiative in running for national award

  Published on Tuesday, 29th June 2021

  A Hartlepool Borough Council initiative that aims to get more local people active has been shortlisted for a national award.

• Cheer on Pools at bus parade

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd June 2021

  An open top bus tour is being planned to mark Hartlepool United's return to the Football League.

• Council and football club will work together towards an exciting and secure future

  Published on Friday, 18th June 2021

  Hartlepool Borough Council and Hartlepool United Football Club are to work together to explore ways of ensuring the club’s long-term future, including reviewing opportunities to create a new multi-purpose community stadium and regenerating the town’s Mill House area.

• Hartlepool Cycle Clinic services 1,000th bike

  Published on Wednesday, 16th June 2021

  The Hartlepool Cycle Clinic has reached another significant milestone after recently completing its 1,000th bicycle service.

• Supporting the return of grassroots sport

  Published on Wednesday, 26th May 2021

  With outdoor sport having resumed following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Hartlepool Borough Council is pulling out all the stops to ensure games are able to go-ahead.

• Top quality award for Seaton Carew

  Published on Friday, 14th May 2021

  Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has earned a top quality award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

• Further host ports announced for Tall Ships 2023

  Published on Tuesday, 11th May 2021

  We’re delighted to have learnt that Den Helder (The Netherlands), Fredrikstad (Norway) and Lerwick (UK) will join Hartlepool as Host Ports of The Tall Ships Races 2023.

• Summerhill BMX track closed temporarily for improvements

  Published on Wednesday, 28th April 2021

  The BMX track at Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool is temporarily closed to members of the public whilst improvement works are carried out

• Exploring the history of Church Street

  Published on Wednesday, 14th April 2021

  A project to explore the history of one of Hartlepool’s oldest streets has been successfully completed.

• Coronavirus one year on

  Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021

  Plans have been announced for three temporary light installations to enable Hartlepool residents to mark the occasion of one year since the first Coronavirus lockdown.

• Huge cash boost for cycling in Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021

  Efforts to encourage more Hartlepool people to lead healthier and more active lives by learning to ride and cycling more frequently have received a huge boost.

• New leisure centre name selected

  Published on Thursday, 18th March 2021

  The town’s new multi-million pound leisure centre is to be named Highlight.

• Boost for historic landmark’s restoration

  Published on Tuesday, 16th March 2021

  The restoration of a historic Hartlepool landmark has taken a major step forward with the appointment of local company Seymour Civil Engineering as Principal Contractor.

• Tall Ships heading back to Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 5th March 2021

  Hartlepool has been selected to host the world-famous Tall Ships again in the summer of 2023.

• £1.8 million boost for Borough Hall renovation plan

  Published on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

  Council officials have welcomed Government funding of £1.8 million that will see Hartlepool’s historic Borough Hall transformed into a venue for cultural and creative activities, events and performances.

• Your chance to name new leisure centre

  Published on Wednesday, 17th February 2021

  Residents of Hartlepool are being offered a chance to name the town’s new multi-million pound leisure centre.

• Get active with Fit for February Challenge.

  Published on Monday, 8th February 2021

  Families across Hartlepool are being urged to get more active by taking on a special “Fit for February” challenge.

• Leisure centre architects appointed

  Published on Thursday, 28th January 2021

  Plans for a multi-million pound leisure centre in Hartlepool have taken a major step forward with the appointment of architects to design the flagship development.

• Funding secured to buy bombardment painting

  Published on Wednesday, 20th January 2021

  Hartlepool Borough Council has successfully secured funding to add a painting commemorating the 1914 bombardment of the town to its permanent collection.

• COVID-19: Important update regarding leisure centres

  Published on Wednesday, 30th December 2020

  Hartlepool will move into Tier 4 of Covid-19 restrictions from tomorrow –Thursday 31 December.

• Lights of reflection in Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 18th December 2020

  Plans have been announced for a temporary light installation to enable Hartlepool residents to reflect on 2020, one of the most challenging years many of us have ever experienced.

• Give us your views on cycling in Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 8th December 2020

  Council officials in Hartlepool hope to secure around £250,000 from British Cycling to develop new cycling opportunities and facilities that encourage more people to cycle more often, more safely.

• Carols on the doorstep

  Published on Friday, 4th December 2020

  Residents across Hartlepool are being invited to sing carols and festive songs from their doorsteps to help spread some much-needed festive cheer.

• Grants on offer to Hartlepool’s young musicians

  Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020

  Grants are on offer to young people in Hartlepool to help them with their musical studies.

• Make the post-lockdown comeback to exercise, make it with us!

  Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020

  Council-run leisure facilities in Hartlepool are to re-open when the current national COVID-19 restrictions end on Wednesday, although there will be a reduced offering while the town remains in Tier 3.

• Countdown to Christmas lights switch-on in Hartlepool

  Published on Monday, 30th November 2020

  Hartlepool’s festive lights will be switched on this week as the countdown to Christmas begins in earnest.

• A helping hand for Hartlepool’s outstanding young musicians

  Published on Wednesday, 11th November 2020

  Some of Hartlepool’s most talented young musicians have received scholarships from the town’s Preston Simpson and Sterndale Trust.

• Hartlepool and District Sports Council Annual Awards – nominations deadline

  Published on Friday, 30th October 2020

  Nominations are being invited for the Hartlepool and District Sports Council Annual Awards which aim to celebrate local sporting achievement and ensure people get the recognition they deserve.

• FC Hartlepool selected as “preferred operator” of Grayfields

  Published on Monday, 12th October 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council has announced that it has chosen FC Hartlepool as the “preferred operator” of the town’s Grayfields Recreation Ground and Pavilion.

• Checks will help licensed premises stay COVID-safe

  Published on Thursday, 10th September 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council’s Public Protection Team and Cleveland Police’s Licensing Team will be visiting pubs, bars and nightclubs in the town tomorrow (Friday) evening and over the weekend.

• Mill House Leisure Centre to re-open

  Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2020

  Hartlepool’s Mill House Leisure Centre is looking forward to welcoming customers old and new when it re-opens on Friday 11 September.

• Mill House Leisure Centre re-opening postponed

  Published on Monday, 10th August 2020

  The proposed re-opening of Mill House Leisure Centre in Hartlepool this week has been postponed following the discovery of collapsed drainage pipes beneath the swimming pool.

• Sports centre re-opening delayed by positive COVID-19 test

  Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020

  The planned re-opening of Brierton Sports Centre in Hartlepool has been delayed after a member of staff tested positive for COVID-19.

• Join the Virtual Duathlon Challenge

  Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020

  Following the postponement of Hartlepool’s Big Lime Triathlon as a result of the Coronavirus crisis, would-be competitors are being invited to take part in an alternative “virtual” challenge.

• Preparations stepped up for phased re-opening of leisure facilities

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd July 2020

  Preparations for a phased re-opening of Council-run leisure facilities in Hartlepool are being stepped up with the launch of a dedicated web page.

• Help tell the story of how Hartlepool faced Coronavirus together

  Published on Friday, 17th July 2020

  Hartlepool people are being encouraged to share their individual experiences of what the COVID-19 crisis has meant to them in a major project of reflection, understanding, learning and moving forward.

• Phased re-opening of leisure facilities announced

  Published on Friday, 10th July 2020

  Plans have been announced for a phased re-opening of Council-run leisure facilities in Hartlepool.

• Important step forward for major Waterfront leisure development

  Published on Thursday, 2nd July 2020

  The replacement of Hartlepool’s ageing Mill House Leisure Centre with a flagship multi-million pound development on the town’s Waterfront site has taken another important step forward.

• Your chance to shape sport and physical activity provision

  Published on Thursday, 2nd July 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being urged not to miss out on a chance to help shape the future provision of sport and physical activity in the town

• Tell us about your sport and physical activity needs

  Published on Monday, 22nd June 2020

  Residents of Hartlepool are being asked to help shape the future provision of sport and physical activity in the town by completing an online survey.

• Big Lime Weekend postponed

  Published on Thursday, 11th June 2020

  Hartlepool’s Big Lime Weekend, which culminates in the town’s annual sprint triathlon, has been postponed this year due to COVID-19.

• Hartlepool set to pay its tribute on VE Day anniversary

  Published on Tuesday, 5th May 2020

  Hartlepool people will stand proudly with the rest of the nation to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day – when the Second World War formally came to an end in Europe - on Friday 8 May.

• Videos promote stay-at-home keep fit message

  Published on Monday, 6th April 2020

  With Hartlepool’s leisure centres closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak, staff are reaching out to local residents via video.

• Deadline extended for applications to run Grayfields Recreation Ground and Pavilion

  Published on Friday, 3rd April 2020

  As a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, Hartlepool Borough Council is giving external community organisations more time to submit applications to operate Grayfields Recreation Ground and Pavilion on a 25-year lease.

• CORONAVIRUS - Use open public spaces responsibly, people urged

  Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020

  The Council is opening parks to pedestrians for the purpose of exercising during the coronavirus outbreak.

• Applications invited to run Grayfields Recreation Ground and Pavilion

  Published on Friday, 6th March 2020

  Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting applications from external community organisations to operate Grayfields Recreation Ground and Pavilion on a 25-year lease.

• Sports clubs urged to complete online survey

  Published on Friday, 6th March 2020

  Sports clubs across Hartlepool are being asked to complete an online questionnaire to provide council officials with their up-to-date details.

• Multiple world record holder to help launch major pilgrimage route

  Published on Thursday, 5th March 2020

  A record-breaking runner has confirmed she will be marking International Women’s Day 2020 by completing a brand new 48 mile pilgrimage route dedicated to a significant female saint.

• Unique bombardment footage unearthed in chance find

  Published on Monday, 2nd March 2020

  Unseen footage of the World War One bombardment of Hartlepool by the German Navy has been saved for future generations following a chance find.

• Major pilgrimage route to be launched

  Published on Monday, 24th February 2020

  Plans have been announced for the launch of a unique pilgrimage trail celebrating a significant Saxon saint.

• The Rink was more than a dance hall

  Published on Wednesday, 19th February 2020

  Memories of much-loved Hartlepool leisure venue the Queens Rink are set to be rekindled in a special talk.

• Join the Mayor for a great night out

  Published on Tuesday, 18th February 2020

  The Ceremonial Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Brenda Loynes is inviting people to join her for a nostalgic night of songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

• New flagship Waterfront leisure attraction approved

  Published on Thursday, 30th January 2020

  Councillors have agreed unanimously to the replacement of Hartlepool's ageing Mill House Leisure Centre with a flagship multi-million pound development on the town's Waterfront site.

• Art gallery restoration comes to an end

  Published on Thursday, 30th January 2020

  A major project to restore the stonework of a historic Hartlepool landmark has been completed.

• Huge investment in Hartlepool leisure facilities proposed

  Published on Friday, 24th January 2020

  Councillors are being asked to agree to the replacement of Hartlepool's ageing Mill House Leisure Centre as part of a huge multi-million pound investment in the town's leisure facilities.

• Get ready for Youthquake!

  Published on Friday, 10th January 2020

  A new show inspired by and starring young people from Hartlepool and the Tees Valley is storming into the town’s Centre for Excellence in Creative Arts (CECA) for its regional premiere.

• Top rating for seaside bathing water quality

  Published on Wednesday, 27th November 2019

  Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has again received the highest rating for the quality of the water in its main bathing area.

• Snap up 'Black Tri-day' deal for Big Lime Series 2020!

  Published on Tuesday, 26th November 2019

  The Big Lime Series is back – and excited competitors should snap up their spot this “Black Tri-day” (Friday 29th November) to receive exclusive discount.

• Summerhill memorial service held

  Published on Friday, 8th November 2019

  An Annual Remembrance Service has been held today at Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre in Hartlepool.

• CECA helps forge the musical performers of the future

  Published on Wednesday, 6th November 2019

  Young Hartlepool musicians have been creating and recording their own tracks at the Centre for Excellence in Creative Arts and people are invited to a launch event this Friday to hear them perform.

• Packed programme unveiled for Fireworks Night

  Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2019

  Chart a course to Seaton Carew on Tuesday 5 November for Hartlepool’s annual fireworks spectacular which will definitely be out of this world.

• A helping hand for Hartlepool’s young musicians

  Published on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019

  Grants are on offer to young people in Hartlepool to help them with their musical studies.

• Christmas gift ideas galore at art club’s annual exhibition

  Published on Wednesday, 16th October 2019

  With Christmas not far off, there’s an opportunity to find some beautiful and original Christmas presents at a popular exhibition which opens in town next month.

• Day of the Dead family fun this Halloween

  Published on Monday, 14th October 2019

  Little monsters and their grown-ups are invited to don their most frightening fancy dress and celebrate Halloween on the most ghoulish day of the year.

• Footy Fit league ready to kick off

  Published on Tuesday, 1st October 2019

  A new ten-week football fitness league to support men to lose weight is kicking off soon.

• Phase two of £550,000 Rossmere Park revamp beginning

  Published on Friday, 27th September 2019

  The second phase of £550,000 of improvements to Hartlepool’s popular Rossmere Park will begin in the coming weeks.

• Become a Volunteer Walk Leader!

  Published on Monday, 23rd September 2019

  Could you offer some of your time each week to lead a walking group in Hartlepool?

• Exploring place, home, loss and legacy among the grandmothers of Chernobyl

  Published on Friday, 20th September 2019

  The themes of ‘Place, Home, Loss and Legacy’ are explored in a fascinating and thought-provoking new exhibition of the same name which opens at Hartlepool Art Gallery later this month.

• New ten mile coastal path opens from Newport Bridge to North Gare

  Published on Wednesday, 18th September 2019

  Natural England today opened the latest stretch of the England Coast Path, increasing access to the magnificent Tees Valley coastline with a new ten mile route from Newport Bridge to North Gare.

• Free swims scheme hailed a big success

  Published on Thursday, 12th September 2019

  An annual free swims scheme that operated in Hartlepool during the school summer holidays has been hailed a huge success.

• There's still time for you to help shape future leisure plans

  Published on Friday, 30th August 2019

  People in Hartlepool are reminded that there’s still time to have their say on the future provision of sport and leisure facilities in the town, including at several upcoming consultation events.

• Big Lime Weekend road closure reminder

  Published on Tuesday, 6th August 2019

  Residents are reminded that road closures will be in place on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August for the Big Lime Weekend events.

• Family fun in store at Summerhill Play Day

  Published on Thursday, 1st August 2019

  Families in Hartlepool don’t want to miss out on a day of fun at Summerhill Country Park and Visitors Centre.

• Competitive spirits shine through at #LoveHartlepool Games

  Published on Tuesday, 30th July 2019

  More than 400 children from across the town recently took part in at the inaugural #LoveHartlepool Games sporting event.

• Record attendance at Hartlepool Waterfront Festival

  Published on Friday, 26th July 2019

  The organisers of Hartlepool Waterfront Festival have thanked the 20,000 people who attended the event.

• Play hubs funding gets the green light

  Published on Thursday, 25th July 2019

  Three new outdoor play ‘hubs’ for children are set to be created in Hartlepool after councillors prioritised funding for them.

• Have your say to help shape plans for new leisure facilities in Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 23rd July 2019

  Plans for new leisure facilities in Hartlepool have taken a major step forward.

• Big fun in store at Big Lime Weekend

  Published on Friday, 19th July 2019

  Families in Hartlepool don’t want to miss an exciting weekend of multisport running alongside a jam-packed calendar of fun.

• Free swims scheme enters seventh year

  Published on Wednesday, 17th July 2019

  The popular free swims scheme run by Hartlepool Borough Council during the school summer holidays gets underway next week for a seventh successive year.

• New leisure centre funding proposal to be considered

  Published on Monday, 15th July 2019

  Plans for a new leisure centre in Hartlepool are set to take a major step forward - if councillors agree to fund a feasibility study, an option appraisal and initial design works.

• History in the making!

  Published on Friday, 5th July 2019

  Residents of Hartlepool are being offered a chance to get personally involved in a project to explore the history of one of the town's oldest streets.

• New pilgrimage route takes major step forward

  Published on Thursday, 4th July 2019

  A regional conference has been held in Hartlepool to discuss exciting plans to create a new pilgrimage trail linking Hartlepool with Whitby.

• Summer fun at Carlton Adventure

  Published on Thursday, 27th June 2019

  A whole host of adventurous summer fun awaits children signing up to a holiday activity programme.

• Summer steals on 3G pitch prices

  Published on Tuesday, 18th June 2019

  Set a goal this summer to hone your football skills by taking advantage of 3G pitch price discounts at Brierton Sports Centre.

• Top quality award for Seaton Carew

  Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2019

  Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has earned a top quality award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

• Two heart-warming family shows coming to Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2019

  Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre has lined up two family-friendly shows this May to keep the little ones entertained.

• Chance to Meet the Makers at Spring Launch Even

  Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2019

  A fantastic FREE evening overflowing with art, crafts and culture is happening in Hartlepool this week.

• Council providing further support to Heugh Battery Museum

  Published on Wednesday, 15th May 2019

  Hartlepool Borough Council is delighted to be providing support to a campaign helping save a vital piece of the town’s history.

• Are you ready for the Big Lime Weekend?

  Published on Tuesday, 14th May 2019

  The Big Lime Triathlon is back – and it’s part of something bigger and better than ever.

• VIDEO: Unique Second World War survivor arrives in Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 31st January 2019

  Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497 has undertaken her most important journey to date, when she was barged approximately 400 nautical miles to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool. 

• Guided bike rides aim to promote cycling

  Published on Friday, 25th January 2019

  The first in a series of guided bike rides that aim to encourage more people to take up cycling is about to be held in Hartlepool.

• Westlife tribute will have you ‘Flying Without Wings’

  Published on Thursday, 17th January 2019

  The UK’s leading tribute to one of the greatest boybands in history is coming to Hartlepool next month.

• Unique Second World War survivor about to undertake 400 mile journey to Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 15th January 2019

  Final preparations are about to commence to enable a unique Second World War survivor, Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497, to undertake a 400 mile journey to Hartlepool.

• Exploring the life and legacy of one of Hartlepool's most famous figures

  Published on Monday, 14th January 2019

  There’s an opportunity for people to explore the fascinating life of one of the most important figures in Hartlepool’s history at a special event later this month.

• Experimental art exhibition heads to Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 8th January 2019

  An exhibition which explores a world where art and science collide is coming to Hartlepool Art Gallery.

• Work starts on £550,000 of improvements to park

  Published on Thursday, 6th December 2018

  Work is under way on £550,000 of improvements to Hartlepool’s popular Rossmere Park.

• Sign up for festive duathlon fun

  Published on Wednesday, 21st November 2018

  A special festive duathlon - a running and cycling event - is to be held in Hartlepool and local people are being urged to support it.

• Drop in to find out more about major park improvements

  Published on Tuesday, 13th November 2018

  Work will start before the end of the year on £550,000 of improvements to Hartlepool’s popular Rossmere Park and people are invited to find out more at a special event.

• Vandals burn down picnic bench at country park

  Published on Monday, 5th November 2018

  Staff at Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre are appealing for information after vandals destroyed a picnic bench specially installed for wheelchair users.

• Everyone must treat the park with respect

  Published on Thursday, 1st November 2018

  A special week of action has got underway in Rossmere Park to highlight the need for everyone to respect the park and to report any incidents of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

• Unique Second World War survivor to undertake 400 nautical mile journey by sea to Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 25th October 2018

  Hartlepool will be welcoming a unique Second World War survivor, RML 497, after planning permission was granted for her to be located at The National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool.

• MAN V FAT football initiative to begin this month

  Published on Wednesday, 24th October 2018

  A new initiative that aims to help overweight and obese men in Hartlepool get fit by playing football will begin later this month.

• Volunteers sought for heritage project

  Published on Tuesday, 16th October 2018

  An appeal has been issued for volunteers to get involved in a project to record the buildings of one of Hartlepool's most historic areas.

• Book up for an adventurous half term

  Published on Tuesday, 9th October 2018

  A day of outdoor excitement awaits children signing up for Carlton Adventure's half-term holiday programme.

• Outdoor theatre spectacular celebrates the fight for votes for women

  Published on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018

  A spectacular new outdoor theatre production marking 100 years since the first British women were given the right to vote is coming to Hartlepool.

• Support charity triathletes, public urged

  Published on Friday, 28th September 2018

  Over 300 competitors will line up for Sunday's Hartlepool Big Lime Triathlon, many of them competing to raise money for charities or causes close to their heart.

• Still time to get involved!

  Published on Monday, 17th September 2018

  There's still time for people to get involved in Hartlepool's Big Lime Triathlon - either as a competitor, a volunteer marshal or a spectator.

• Free swims scheme hailed big success

  Published on Tuesday, 11th September 2018

  An annual free swims scheme that operated in Hartlepool during the school summer holidays has been hailed another big success.

• There’s a real buzz around this exhibition!

  Published on Monday, 10th September 2018

  Hartlepool Art Gallery’s first ever Artist-in-Residence Julie Cockburn is set to unveil her latest body of work in an exhibition not to ‘bee’ missed this month.

• Free swims scheme enters final fortnight

  Published on Friday, 17th August 2018

  Children in Hartlepool are being urged to make the most of a free swims scheme as it enters its final fortnight.

• Pull together your team and book a 3G pitch

  Published on Friday, 10th August 2018

  Now that the football season has begun, why not hone your football skills and take advantage of a range of booking offers for the 3G pitch at Brierton Sports Centre.

• Exercise - make it a family affair!

  Published on Tuesday, 7th August 2018

  Families are being invited to exercise together at Hartlepool Borough Council's leisure facilities.

• Drop in to see Dr Bike

  Published on Friday, 3rd August 2018

  The Hartlepool Cycle Clinic is to host another of its popular Dr Bike drop-in sessions, giving people a chance to have their bikes checked over free of charge.

• Sports centre offers cycling rewards

  Published on Friday, 3rd August 2018

  A new loyalty card scheme has been launched to encourage more people to cycle to a Hartlepool sports centre when using its facilities.

• Great start for free swims scheme

  Published on Monday, 30th July 2018

  A free swims scheme operating in Hartlepool during the summer holidays has got off to a flying start with almost 2,000 children taking advantage of the offer in its first week.

• Family fun in store at Summerhill play day

  Published on Wednesday, 25th July 2018

  Families in Hartlepool don’t want to miss out on a full day of fun at Summerhill Country Park and Visitors Centre on Wednesday 1 August.

• Free swims scheme enters sixth year

  Published on Monday, 23rd July 2018

  Hartlepool youngsters are once again benefitting from the Council's hugely successful free swims scheme during the summer holidays.

• Top class entertainment from Hartlepool's young musicians

  Published on Monday, 16th July 2018

  There's a treat in store for music lovers on Saturday 15 September when some of Hartlepool’s most talented young musicians will be showcased in a concert at the Town Hall Theatre.

• Do you have a piece of Hartlepool Suffragette history in your attic?

  Published on Monday, 16th July 2018

  An appeal has been made for photographs and artefacts to help tell the stories of the people who played a key part in the women’s suffrage movement in Hartlepool over a century ago.

• Football for the over 50s

  Published on Monday, 16th July 2018

  Walking football sessions in Hartlepool are an ideal opportunity for injured, retired and novice players to take part in a gentler form of the beautiful game.

• Carlton's just the ticket for an exciting summer

  Published on Monday, 9th July 2018

  There’s excitement ahead for children in an action-packed summer holiday programme at Carlton Adventure.

• £1.3m regeneration heralds fun times at the seaside

  Published on Friday, 6th July 2018

  A fun-packed family leisure area has been officially opened at Seaton Carew at the conclusion of a £1.3m Hartlepool Borough Council project to revitalise the popular seaside resort.

• Summerhill Country Café now open for business!

  Published on Friday, 6th July 2018

  Based within the Visitors Centre, the café is open every Monday to Saturday from 7am until 7pm.

• Dire Straits tribute heads to Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 28th June 2018

  A TRIBUTE show to one of the most successful bands of all time is coming to Hartlepool in July.

• Hartlepool unveils lasting tribute to film legends Sir Ridley and Tony Scott

  Published on Monday, 25th June 2018

  A NEW sculpture celebrating legendary Hollywood film director brothers Sir Ridley and Tony Scott and their links with Hartlepool has been unveiled in the town.

• 'Waves' makes a fitting new landmark for seaside resort

  Published on Monday, 25th June 2018

  AN EXCITING new landmark has been unveiled on Seaton Carew seafront as part of a major project to revitalise the Hartlepool seaside resort.

• A chance to explore two Hartlepool artists

  Published on Thursday, 7th June 2018

  Two groundbreaking exhibitions by Hartlepool artists are set to give people pause for thought when they open in the town later this month.

• Still time to enter aquathlon

  Published on Thursday, 31st May 2018

  THE annual Big Lime Aquathlon takes place in Hartlepool this weekend and there's still time to enter.

• Curtain up on Dusty And The Shades Of The 60s

  Published on Tuesday, 29th May 2018

  Dusty And The Shades Of The 60s will have audiences rocking in the aisles when it comes to Hartlepool’s Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday 20 June.

• Free fitness and fun at leisure centre

  Published on Friday, 25th May 2018

  THERE'S a chance to get fitter and have fun for free at Hartlepool's Mill House Leisure Centre.

• Council receives £280,000 grant for families project

  Published on Friday, 25th May 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council has been awarded a £280,620 grant by Sport England for a four-year project that aims to bring families closer together through sport and physical activity.

• Get right into rollin' at Rozzy

  Published on Thursday, 17th May 2018

  Whether you’re a brand new beginner or a beast on a board, don’t miss out on a FREE event celebrating all things skateboarding.

• Top quality award for Seaton Carew

  Published on Wednesday, 16th May 2018

  Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has earned a top quality award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

• Creatives join forces for unique visual performance

  Published on Wednesday, 16th May 2018

  The work of three creatives is being celebrated in an artistic display featuring live music, motion graphics and costume design at Hartlepool Art Gallery next month.

• Dickinson’s Real Deal is coming to Hartlepool

  Published on Friday, 4th May 2018

  ITV’s Hit Antiques Show Presented by David Dickinson is looking for local people to cash in their antiques and valuables.

• Sign up for aquathlon

  Published on Thursday, 3rd May 2018

  THERE will be a chance to try your hand at a multi-sports event when the Hartlepool Tri-Life Aquathlon takes place later this month.

• Don’t miss chance to vote for Summerhill

  Published on Tuesday, 17th April 2018

  TIME is running out to help Hartlepool visitor attraction Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre bag a cash boost from the Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative.

• Sign up for women's mountain biking day

  Published on Thursday, 12th April 2018

  PLACES are still available on a women's mountain biking skills day taking place next week.

• Game-changing transgender play comes to Hartlepool

  Published on Wednesday, 11th April 2018

  A powerful theatre production which explores identity, masculinity and belonging is coming to Hartlepool Town Theatre on Monday 30th April, from 7.30pm.

• Cafe to let at country park

  Published on Wednesday, 4th April 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council is seeking to let the kitchen and cafe area at Summerhill Country Park by informal tender.

• Bring your drawings to life

  Published on Wednesday, 4th April 2018

  International artist Saud Baloch is to host a series of life-drawing classes at Hartlepool Art Gallery over the coming months.

• Exercise whilst you socialise!

  Published on Tuesday, 27th March 2018

  THERE’S a chance for people in Hartlepool to make friends and learn new moves at regular Social Dance sessions.

• Council to help Hartlepool United

  Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council has agreed to provide further temporary support to Hartlepool United Football Club.

• Local artists take over Hartlepool Art Gallery

  Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018

  THE work of six artists is being brought together for a unique exhibition at Hartlepool Art Gallery.

• Mayor welcomes world indoor bowls championships

  Published on Thursday, 22nd March 2018

  THE Mayor of Hartlepool Councillor Paul Beck has spoken of his delight that Hartlepool has been chosen as the venue for the 2018 World Indoor Bowls Council World Singles and Mixed Pairs Championships.

• Sign up for women's mountain biking sessions

  Published on Tuesday, 20th March 2018

  TWO mountain biking skills days for women are being organised by Hartlepool Borough Council's Sport and Physical Activity Team.

• Sunday's Sport Relief Mile event cancelled

  Published on Friday, 16th March 2018

  UNFORTUNATELY, due to the severe weather which is forecast for the weekend, we have had to cancel this Sunday morning's Sport Relief Mile event at Tees and Hartlepool Yacht Club.

• Free fitness and fun at leisure centre

  Published on Friday, 16th March 2018

  THERE'S a chance to get fitter and have fun for free at a series of classes at Hartlepool's Mill House Leisure Centre.

• Janes get in free for Jane Eyre theatre show

  Published on Thursday, 15th March 2018

  THE classic story of favourite fictional heroine Jane Eyre comes to Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Tuesday 20 March – and there’s free entry if you’re a ‘Jane’ or ‘Jayne’!

• New exhibition provides food for thought

  Published on Thursday, 15th March 2018

  FOOD-LOVERS are invited to feast on a new free exhibition celebrating all things edible - including beloved Teesside delicacy the Parmo - when it comes to the Museum of Hartlepool later this month.

• New date for Hartlepool Waterfront consultation event

  Published on Monday, 12th March 2018

  A NEW date has been arranged for a public consultation event on proposed initial development projects for the Hartlepool Waterfront which was postponed due to the recent severe weather.

• Summerhill needs your help!

  Published on Monday, 5th March 2018

  POPULAR Hartlepool visitor attraction Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre is bidding to bag a cash boost from the Tesco’s Bags of Help initiative.

• Hartlepool Waterfront public consultation event postponed

  Published on Thursday, 1st March 2018

  DUE to the severe weather, the public consultation event about the Hartlepool Waterfront which was due to be held today at Community Hub Central has been postponed.

• Have your say on initial Hartlepool Waterfront projects

  Published on Monday, 26th February 2018

  PEOPLE are being encouraged to give their views on proposals for a series of initial development projects for the Hartlepool Waterfront.

• Young swimmers shine at schools gala

  Published on Monday, 5th February 2018

  PUPILS from primary schools across Hartlepool showcased their swimming skills when they took part in an annual gala.

• Art gallery welcomes its first Artist-in-residence

  Published on Wednesday, 24th January 2018

  HARTLEPOOL Art Gallery is starting an exciting new chapter as it welcomes its first ever Artist-in-residence.

• Mayor's tribute to town boxing champ

  Published on Monday, 15th January 2018

  HARTLEPOOL’S Mayor has made a special presentation to champion boxer Kevin ‘Bulldog’ Bennett to recognise the sportsman’s personal achievements and his contribution to the town and its young people.

• New Year profile for Hartlepool abstract artist

  Published on Monday, 8th January 2018

  THERE’S an opportunity for art lovers to explore large-scale, abstract canvas paintings by Hartlepool artist Andrew Watt when a new exhibition of his work opens in the town.

• Festive fitness at sports centre

  Published on Tuesday, 19th December 2017

  PEOPLE attending fitness classes at a Hartlepool sports centre are being invited to get into the Christmas spirit.

• Appeal for information for musicians' trust centenary

  Published on Tuesday, 12th December 2017

  A HARTLEPOOL charity which supports local youngsters in their musical studies is appealing for people to come forward with information to help commemorate its centenary.

• Visit Santa at leisure centre

  Published on Friday, 8th December 2017

  SANTA will be in his grotto at the Mill House Leisure Centre over the next two weekends.

• Hartlepool Art Gallery to glow red for World AIDS Day

  Published on Friday, 1st December 2017

  HARTLEPOOL’S historic Art Gallery building will glow red this evening (Friday 1 December) from 4pm until 10pm in observance of World AIDS day.

• Tourism project highly commended

  Published on Friday, 1st December 2017

  AN EYE-CATCHING initiative to promote Hartlepool as a tourist destination has been highly commended at a regional awards ceremony.

• Treat yourself to a rock 'n' roll start to Christmas

  Published on Thursday, 30th November 2017

  CELEBRATED tribute act Buddy Holly and the Cricketers will be ringing in the Yuletide festivities in true rock ‘n’ roll style at Hartlepool’s Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday 6th December.

• Are you a superhero quiz champ?

  Published on Thursday, 23rd November 2017

  IT’S not quite the same as saving the universe, but superhero fans now have a challenge of their own.

• Step back in time with this musical welcome to Christmas

  Published on Wednesday, 22nd November 2017

  THERE’S an early and unusual festive treat in store for music lovers when The York Waits and their singer Deborah Catterall perform their annual Christmas concert at Hartlepool’s Town Hall Theatre.

• Free fitness classes

  Published on Friday, 17th November 2017

  Residents of Hartlepool can improve their fitness free of charge at three exercise classes.

• Christmas gifts galore as art club celebrates its 70th

  Published on Wednesday, 15th November 2017

  THERE’S an opportunity to find some unique and unusual Christmas presents and to celebrate a Hartlepool institution when a special exhibition opens in the town this weekend.

• A helping hand for Hartlepool’s young musicians

  Published on Thursday, 2nd November 2017

  GRANTS are on offer to young people in Hartlepool to help them with their musical studies.

• Promoting fitness for men aged 50+

  Published on Tuesday, 31st October 2017

  A special event is taking place at a Hartlepool leisure centre tomorrow with the aim of getting more men aged 50+ active.

• Mayor's salute to gun battery museum

  Published on Friday, 27th October 2017

  HARTLEPOOL’S Mayor has recognised the contribution made to the town by the Heugh Battery Museum with a special presentation.

• Work to start on £1.3m Seaton Carew improvements

  Published on Wednesday, 25th October 2017

  WORK will get under way next week on a £1.3m Hartlepool Borough Council project to revitalise the Seaton Carew seafront.

• Council presses ahead with bold plans for waterfront transformation

  Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2017

  HARTLEPOOL Borough Council has taken another major step forward in its plans to transform the town’s Hartlepool Waterfront site into a landmark destination for residents and visitors.

• Jones brothers war collection coming home to Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 24th October 2017

  HARTLEPOOL Council has acquired an important collection of 40 items relating to the three Jones brothers of West Hartlepool, all of whom were killed in action during the First World War.

• Enjoy an evening of classical guitar music

  Published on Wednesday, 18th October 2017

  Celebrated Italian classical guitarist Giulio Tampalini will be taking to the stage of Hartlepool’s Town Hall Theatre on Friday 20th October.

• Free fitness classes

  Published on Wednesday, 18th October 2017

  Mill House Leisure Centre in Hartlepool is staging a series of free fitness classes.

• Get set for Saturday Screenings and Matinee Mondays

  Published on Friday, 22nd September 2017

  A SERIES of film favourites will be exclusively shown at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre as part of their exciting new ‘Saturday Screenings’ and ‘Matinee Monday’ offering.

• Saturday Night Sensations!

  Published on Thursday, 21st September 2017

  Hartlepool’s Hot Potato Comedy Club set for brand new autumn season.

• IN PICTURES: Thousands attend Hartlepool festival

  Published on Tuesday, 19th September 2017

  MORE THAN 15,000 people attended the recent Hartlepool Waterfront Festival.

• 10,000 free swims success

  Published on Monday, 4th September 2017

  A RECORD-BREAKING 10,000 free swims have been enjoyed by Hartlepool youngsters this summer, thanks to the Council-run free swims scheme.

• Emerging artist launches landscape exhibition at Summerhill

  Published on Thursday, 24th August 2017

  AN ART exhibition created by an emerging North East talent has gone on display at a popular visitor destination in Hartlepool.

• Prize-winning musicians take centre stage

  Published on Monday, 21st August 2017

  THERE’S a treat in store for music lovers on Saturday 16 September when some of Hartlepool’s finest young musicians will be showcased at the Town Hall Theatre.

• Hartlepool to host championship boat race

  Published on Friday, 18th August 2017

  HARTLEPOOL is to stage a championship boat race this weekend (Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August).

• Don’t miss fantastic day of free family fun

  Published on Friday, 18th August 2017

  FAMILIES looking for a fantastic day of FREE fun should head along to the Hartlepool Fun Day this weekend.

• Don’t miss blooming marvellous Horticultural Show

  Published on Thursday, 17th August 2017

  TIME IS running out for green-fingered growers to get involved in the ever-popular Hartlepool Horticultural Show, which returns to the town this weekend.

• Record number of youngsters dive into free swims scheme

  Published on Wednesday, 16th August 2017

  A COUNCIL-RUN free swimming scheme is experiencing record numbers of visitors with more Hartlepool youngsters taking part than ever before.

• Youngsters love free holiday club

  Published on Monday, 14th August 2017

  DOZENS of Hartlepool children are having an action-packed summer – thanks to a free community holiday club.

• Touring Chernobyl art exhibition heading to Hartlepool

  Published on Thursday, 10th August 2017

  AN ART exhibition commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster will go on show at Hartlepool Art Gallery next month.

• Wave of support for Wintertide Festival

  Published on Tuesday, 8th August 2017

  ORGANISERS of Hartlepool’s Wintertide Festival have received invaluable funding support following a joint partnership arrangement with Tees Valley Community Foundation.

• Free swims success as over 4,000 children participate in first ten days

  Published on Tuesday, 8th August 2017

  A COUNCIL-RUN free swimming scheme for local youngsters during the summer holidays is continuing to be a huge success.

• Football treat on offer for Hartlepool youngsters

  Published on Monday, 7th August 2017

  YOUNG Hartlepool United fans are being given the chance to watch games at Victoria Park this season for free.

• I’m A Celeb star heading to Hartlepool festival

  Published on Thursday, 3rd August 2017

  JAKE Quickenden will be adding some showbiz sparkle to this summer’s Hartlepool Waterfront Festival.

• Hot Potato Comedy Club

  Published on Thursday, 27th July 2017

  Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre Saturday 29 July at 8pm Starring: Ivan Brackenbury, Brennan Reece & Matt Reed (MC).

• Annual Horticultural Show set to be blooming marvellous

  Published on Tuesday, 25th July 2017

  GREEN-FINGERED growers are encouraged to get involved in the ever-popular Hartlepool Horticultural Show, which returns to the town next month.

• An exhibition not to bee missed

  Published on Monday, 24th July 2017

  SEE through the eyes of a bee at an exhibition of unique work set to go on display at Hartlepool Art Gallery next month.

• Cheerleaders meet Hartlepool’s Mayor

  Published on Monday, 10th July 2017

  HARTLEPOOL’s Mayor recently welcomed some very special guests to the Council Chamber.

• Picture perfect welcome

  Published on Wednesday, 28th June 2017

  TWELVE bold new pieces of artwork have gone on display at Hartlepool railway station.

• Seaton Rock - festival by the sea.

  Published on Thursday, 15th June 2017

  Multi-platinum selling CAST will headline Seaton Rock 2017.

• Saturday Night Sensations!

  Published on Tuesday, 16th May 2017

  Hartlepool’s Hot Potato Comedy Club set for another sizzling Saturday!

• Tree planting at popular Hartlepool Country Park

  Published on Friday, 12th May 2017

  SCHOOLCHILDREN have planted dozens of saplings at a popular country park in Hartlepool.

• Royal Air Forces Association Breakfast Club

  Published on Thursday, 4th May 2017

  A new Breakfast Club is being held in Hartlepool on Saturday morning (6 May).

• Teachers invited to open day at Heugh Battery Museum

  Published on Monday, 24th April 2017

  TEACHERS are being encouraged to attend an educational open day at one of the most important historical sites in the North East.

• Police Warning Issued Following Deliberate Fires at Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre

  Published on Tuesday, 4th April 2017

  Officers are warning that someone could be hurt after a number of deliberate fires at Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre in Hartlepool.

• Family Fun at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre this Easter

  Published on Tuesday, 4th April 2017

  Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre has lined up two family-friendly shows this Easter to keep the little ones entertained during the holidays.

• Seal of approval for accessible path

  Published on Thursday, 30th March 2017

  PUPILS from a Hartlepool Academy have given the thumbs up to a brand new wheelchair accessible path at the town’s Summerhill Country Park and Visitor Centre.

• Hartlepool choirs join forces in special show for good causes

  Published on Tuesday, 21st March 2017

  THERE’S an evening of musical magic in store when two popular Hartlepool choirs come together again for a special event to raise funds for good causes.

• ‘Edgelands’ exhibition heading to Hartlepool

  Published on Tuesday, 14th March 2017

  An exhibition of paintings, opening this month at the Hartlepool Art Gallery , invites people to consider the changing face of British landscape.

• Private view and Q&A session with North East artists

  Published on Thursday, 9th March 2017

  Art enthusiasts are invited to attend a special private view and question and answer session with two local artists currently exhibiting at Hartlepool Art Gallery.

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