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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Tributes paid to former Council Chief Executive
Tributes have been paid to former Hartlepool Borough Council Chief Executive Brian Dinsdale who has passed away at the age of 76.
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Warning issued over disposal of batteries
Residents are being urged not to put old batteries and electrical devices in their bins following an incident in which a refuse wagon almost caught fire.
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First-ever Hartlepool Literacy Summit “a roaring success”
Businesses and organisations in Hartlepool have come together to back a major new drive to boost adult literacy in the town and unlock residents’ full potential.
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Restoring pride in our communities
A multi-agency “week of action” is to take place in a part of Hartlepool next week to improve residents’ lives and boost their sense of belonging.
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Major grant paves the way for historic tower to reopen
The regeneration of Hartlepool has received another major boost with the award of funding to restore and reopen one of the town’s best-known landmarks.
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Highlight pools pass stabilisation tests
The construction of Highlight, Hartlepool’s new multi-million pound active wellbeing hub, has reached another key milestone.
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Community safety team secures Closure Orders on flats
Closure Orders have been imposed on two more properties in Hartlepool as part of a determined drive to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviour across the borough.
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Garden Waste Subscription Service – sign up for 2025
For the most up-to-date information on Hartlepool’s Garden Waste Subscription Service, including details for the 2026 collection year, please visit the dedicated webpage
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Report allergic food reactions via new website
A new website has been launched to encourage people across the North-East to report allergic reactions to food they have eaten.
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Hartlepool firms urged to back major push to boost adult literacy
Businesses and organisations in Hartlepool are being urged to get involved in a major new drive to boost adult literacy in the town and unlock residents’ potential.