Planning approval secured for major expansion of Hartlepool’s film and TV production industry
A £33.5 million major expansion of film and television production facilities in Hartlepool is officially underway, following planning approval being granted for a transformative new development.

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First-ever Hartlepool Mural Festival is set to leave a lasting legacy
Residents, community groups and artists in Hartlepool are coming together to create permanent artistic celebrations of Hartlepool’s rich heritage as part of the first-ever Hartlepool Mural Festival.
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Key Supply Chain Engagement Event to be held for PS Wingfield Castle Restoration
Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting businesses to take part in a supply chain engagement event to explore opportunities linked to the upcoming restoration of the historic PS Wingfield Castle.
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Closure Order granted on house
A court has ordered the closure of a Hartlepool house over criminal and anti-social behaviour, including drug dealing and threats of violence using machetes.
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Tenders invited to run seasonal funfair
Hartlepool Borough Council is inviting tenders from parties interested in operating a seasonal funfair at Seaton Carew.
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World’s only sailing choir to perform at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre
A unique musical event is set to take place in Hartlepool later this month as the world’s only sailing choir arrives in town for a special one-night performance.
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Water safety appeal issued ahead of Drowning Prevention Week
Parents in Hartlepool are being urged to ensure their children have the knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water.
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Work underway on School Safety Scheme
Work has started on a new road safety scheme that will benefit schoolchildren and the wider community in a part of Hartlepool.
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Work begins on Hartlepool’s new drug and alcohol treatment centre
Construction has officially started on Hartlepool’s new state-of-the-art drug and alcohol treatment centre, located on Whitby Street.
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Welcome back little terns – please help us keep them safe!
A colony of rare seabirds has made a welcome return to a Hartlepool beach – and visitors to the beach are being asked to play their part in protecting the birds by avoiding disturbing their nests.
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Court grants Closure Order on Hartlepool flat
A Closure Order has been granted on a flat in Hartlepool after a court heard how the tenants allowed criminal and anti-social behaviour to occur.