Funeral for police officer killed in A66 crash who ‘gave everything’ The service for Pc Tom Clough, 38, in Redcar, Teesside, comes a day after the service for Pc Matthew Blades, 37, in Hartlepool. Evening Standard · Sep 10
‘He gave everything’: Mourners to gather for funeral of police officer killed in devastating A66 crash Pc Tom Clough’s service follows the funeral for his colleague Pc Matthew Blades held yesterday The Independent UK · Sep 10
PC Matthew Blades' Badge Number Worn at Funeral as Every UK Force Sent a Final Salute Hundreds of UK police officers gathered in Hartlepool to honour PC Matthew Blades, who died in a wrong-way crash. The emotional tribute included officers wearing his badge number and heartfelt messages from family. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Hundreds of police line street at A66 crash colleague’s funeral Standard bearers represented every UK force at the service for Cleveland Police officer Matthew Blades in Hartlepool. Evening Standard · Sep 9
In 1995, a retired British bus driver began covering his modest home with empty beer containers; around 75,000 cans later, it was known as the Can House Philip Muspratt established the extraordinary Can House folk art site in Hartlepool, transforming his garden into a vibrant display filled with bottles and later an impressive array of beer cans. This heartfelt project aimed to uplift his father's spirits while raising funds for a memorial dedicated to fallen soldiers. The… The Times of India · Aug 23
Andy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax system The Prime Minister highlighted that residents in Greater Manchester are paying more than those in London The Independent UK · Jul 27
Two men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beach Children confirmed safe but men pronounced dead after being brought out of water at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Blind woman ‘livid’ after Wetherspoons pub asks for guide dog’s ID Chain apologises after staff at Hartlepool pub demand proof customer’s companion is genuine guide dog The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and Tamworth The Guardian - UK · May 8
Hartlepool council stops residents from installing memorial benches After carrying out an audit, the council found some parts of the town were ‘overwhelmed’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Labour council accuses minister of ‘moral bankruptcy’ over social care dispute Hartlepool leaders ‘furious and appalled’ after meeting with Steve Reed about growing cost of social care The Guardian - UK · Mar 2
Peter Mandelson timeline: what have been his key jobs and past scandals? The former ambassador, now under arrest, has had plenty of ups and downs in his career of more than 40 years in the Labour party The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
‘Betrayed’: 21 Hartlepool councillors threaten to quit Labour over care budget Exclusive: Council in one of England’s poorest areas says it needs urgent help with ballooning children’s social care bill The Guardian - UK · Feb 17
Streeting compares loss in Caerphilly by-election to day Starmer nearly quit The health secretary compares defeat to one in Hartlepool, which almost forced Starmer to resign The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 Labour not ‘bold enough’ says Powell as she becomes deputy leader Lucy Powell’s victory in the deputy leadership contest could add to Sir Keir Starmer’s headaches at the end of a bruising week.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025 Hartlepool strips Peter Mandelson of civic honour Councillors withdraw Freedom of Hartlepool award over former ambassador’s links to Jeffrey Epstein
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025 Lord Mandelson to be stripped of Freedom of Hartlepool over Epstein relationship Lord Mandelson helped New Labour to power while he was Hartlepool’s MP from 1992 to 2004
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025 Lord Mandelson to be stripped of Freedom of Hartlepool Councillors have unanimously voted to remove the honour over the former MP’s close relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025 US and UK sign major nuclear power deal: What does it include? The multibillion-pound deal will build up to 12 modern nuclear reactors in northeast England and power data centres.
International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025 UK Scores Massive US-Backed Nuclear Jackpot: 12 Modular Reactors, 2,500 Jobs – Power Surge or Costly Gamble? US-UK pacts unleash 12 Hartlepool reactors powering 1.5M homes, £40B investments, 2,500 jobs amid Starmer's nuclear push. Critics fear Hinkley-style overruns
The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025 UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checks
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025 EDF extends lifespan of two UK nuclear plants, securing 1,000 jobs for longer Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in Teesside to continue operating until March 2028
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Two UK nuclear power stations given further one-year extensions Heysham 1 in Lancashire and Hartlepool in County Durham are now expected to generate electricity until March 2028.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025 Sunday’s briefing: Sesko introduced to Old Trafford and Rodri suffers setback Broadcaster Jeff Stelling sat among the fans as Hartlepool opened their season with a 0-0 draw.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025 HMRC files winding-up petition against Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel pipes business Hartlepool company says it has settled all payments but court filing is sign of pressure on tycoon’s empire