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News published January 2019

• Never grab a Facebook cab

  Published 17th January 2019

  Hartlepool Borough Council has issued a warning against using ‘Facebook Taxis’ following a huge increase in the number of people offering lifts for money on social media.

• Westlife tribute will have you ‘Flying Without Wings’

  Published 17th January 2019

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

• ‘Virtual safari’ exhibition heading to Hartlepool

  Published 16th January 2019

  A wild collection of photographs from the early 1900s are being shown to the public for the first time in an exhibition coming to Hartlepool this month.

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

  Published 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.

• Network maintenance

  Published 15th January 2019

  Please note that the Council’s telephone system and website will be unavailable on Saturday 19 January due to pre-planned essential maintenance.

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

  Published 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.

• Start 2019 right with a healthy lifestyle course

  Published 11th January 2019

  Those looking to transform their health this New Year should look no further than a brand new course starting this month.

• Charity ball to help animals in need

  Published 10th January 2019

  People are invited to a special Animal Welfare Charity Ball to help animals in need in the North-East.

• Cowboy electrician jailed for carrying out dangerous electrical work

  Published 8th January 2019

  An unqualified electrician who dangerously rewired a Hartlepool home has been jailed for 13 months thanks to a successful prosecution from Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards team.

• Experimental art exhibition heads to Hartlepool

  Published 8th January 2019

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

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