Keyboard Politics: Labour’s Election Strategy Raising Eyebrows in Hartlepool Labour 'Feeling the Pressure', as Online Attacks Replace Local Campaigning 17th April 2026 Hartlepool Labour councillors and their candidates have been found “trolling” opposition groups on social media, telling you everything you need to know about just how low the bar has now been set in Hartlepool’s local elections. It’s often said that during local election season in Hartlepool, you can expect a

Hartlepool Town Hall ‘rich list’ exposed as seven earn over £100,000 Council pay row: Seven Hartlepool bosses on six-figure salaries as bills rise... 17th April 2026 Seven senior officials at Hartlepool Borough Council are now reportedly earning more than £100,000 a year , according to newly published figures – with the council's top official taking home a salary close to £188,000. Denise McGuckin will stand down from the post as HBC's top officer after the local elections fo

A Scandal at the Top: Starmer’s Judgment Under Fire as He faces calls to Quit. Peter Mandelson Row Explodes, as PM accused of a Cover Up & Facing Growing calls to Resign. 17th April 2026 Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign after fresh revelations in the Peter Mandelson scandal triggered claims he Misled parliament, with opponents accusing him of ' a cover up' over Peter Mandelson’s appointment to one of the UK’s most sensitive diplomatic roles. Former hartlepool Labour

Questions Labour Must Answer Before Criticising Others on Women such as the Mike Hill Scandal Labour Talks Tough on Women’s Rights & Womens Role in local Politics—But Its Past Tells Another Story 16th April 2026 The Hartlepool Labour Group took to social media this week to ask whether Reform “has a problem with women.” Quite a bold question: But for many in Hartlepool, it also feels like a huge case of political amnesia for the left wing political group that in just weeks cou

Police Officer in Sex Misconduct Row Heads to Hearing Four-Day Hearing Set for Officer Accused of Inappropriate Contact with Colleague... 16th April 2026 A Cleveland Police officer is set to face a gross misconduct hearing  over allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour during a night out in Middlesbrough. The hearing, relating to an officer referred to only as “PC X” due to Cleveland Polices repeated failure to disclose officer identities , will take place at Scotswood H

Former United Services Social Club in Miers Avenue Hartlepool Plans Submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council to Transform ‘Vandalised’ Hartlepool Social Club into New Businesses... 16th April 2026 A former Social Club in Hartlepool could soon be brought back into use under new redevelopment plans aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in the area according to documents seen by the Teesside & Durham Post this week. Developers have submitted proposals to Hartlepool borough Coun

Hartlepool Business 'True Blue Taxis' Shuts Down as Costs Soar Popular Hartlepool Taxi Company Closes After Less Than Two Years 16th April 2026 A Hartlepool taxi firm set up with a community-first mission has announced it will cease trading with immediate effect, blaming rising costs and the current economic climate. True Blue Travel, launched less than two years ago by Hartlepool singer Michael Gallagher, confirmed the closure in an emotional statement shared with customers.

High Court showdown for £23m property firm with troubled track record Landlord firm with numerous homes across Teesside & County Durham facing liquidation, as past housing breaches come under spotlight.. 16th April 2026 A property company linked to homes across Hartlepool and County Durham is facing a High Court wind-up petition brought jointly by two local councils. Both Durham County Council and Hartlepool Borough Council have applied to the Business and Property Court in M