Rogue trader jailed after targeting Hartlepool pensioner
A rogue trader who preyed on a vulnerable pensioner has been jailed after being prosecuted by Hartlepool Borough Council.
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Could YOU be Hartlepool’s next Member of the Youth Parliament?
Are you passionate about making a difference and giving young people a voice? If you're aged 13–18 and live in Hartlepool, this could be your moment to shine!
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National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025
A campaign to raise awareness of adult abuse and neglect and the help that is available is taking place this week.
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Thousands of illegal cigarettes seized in multi-agency operation
Trading standards officers in Hartlepool have seized almost 9,000 illegal cigarettes and over 6kg of hand-rolling tobacco in an operation with partner agencies.
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Food waste collections – trial to begin
Food waste collections are to be rolled out across Hartlepool in the coming months, and an initial trial involving around 1,000 homes is about to get underway.
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Breaking free from substance use – one cup of coffee at a time
A mobile coffee hub with a difference is taking to the streets of Hartlepool – to help people recover from substance use.
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New Tree of Remembrance is set to grow in Hartlepool cemetery
A striking new Tree of Remembrance has been unveiled in Hartlepool’s Stranton Cemetery and Crematorium – a heartfelt gift from a local businessman in memory of his late son.
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Council’s “name and shame” pledge
People convicted of environmental offences are to be “named and shamed” by Hartlepool Borough Council as part of a huge drive to clean-up the town and tackle anti-social behaviour.
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Electric scooter law reminder issued ahead of Christmas
Hartlepool Borough Council has joined forces with Cleveland Police to raise awareness of the laws governing the use of electric scooters.
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Improving neighbourhoods, building stronger communities
Efforts to tackle litter and keep Hartlepool’s streets as clean as possible have received a big boost.
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Remembrance Sunday services
The details of services to be held in Hartlepool to mark Remembrance Sunday have been announced