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Closure order granted on Hartlepool Shop as Crackdown Continues..
Teesside Magistrates Court approves yet another closure order on a shop trading at 15 Murray Street as the closure order crackdown...
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Discredited Newspaper claims of allotment holder fee increase being "rumours" found to be false.....
Allotment holders in Hartlepool Could be set for a huge rent increase, after the decision has been deferred until a later date The...
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Improvements to a block of flats in a Conservation Area can go ahead, after council grants approval.
The block of apartments in Hartlepool's Hutton Court which has been grated permission for improvements Teesside Landlord Thirteen Housing...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Closure Order Campaign continues, as third Murray St shop is shut down....
Slemani Express In Hartlepool's Murray St was slapped with a closure order by Teesside Court.. Slemani Express, in Hartlepool's Murray...
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Political Favouritism or Genuine Support? Jonathan Brash’s £5,000 Donation Controversy...
The Hartlepool Labour Party MP has sparked controversy over claims he's returning a political favour to a local company who donated £5k...
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Hartlepool Man Faces court action by local council for feeding wild animals...
Brian Wilkins, 76, faces prosecution under the Environmental Protection Act, after council officers claim his feeding of wild animals is...
Dec 15, 20242 min read


Freedom of Information Requests Can Now Be Considered 'Harassment' against Council Officers ICO rules.....
Hartlepool Borough Council rejected a local member of the public's request for information claiming it was 'Harassing' officers Local...
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour in Hartlepool Town Centre: A Tougher Approach, or just moving the problem on?...
Cleveland Police, alongside Hartlepool Borough Council are said to be stepping up efforts to tackle crime in the Town Centre Tougher...
Dec 15, 20242 min read


Two Tier Policing claims 'unfounded' Chief Constable claims....
Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, who oversees one of the worst performing police forces in the country said to be 'living in a...
Dec 15, 20244 min read


Teesside Crime Commissioners Five Year Plan to save the scandal ridden Cleveland Police....
Labour PCC Matt Storey sets out his five year plan to save what many claim is a 'broken' police force... Labour Police & Crime...
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Huge Rent Increase for Town Apartments, amidst claims rent rise is un-affordable.
The luxury apartments at Hartlepool Marina have reportedly been sold to a new operator. Rent Increases up to 30% have reportedly been...
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Its worse than they're letting on.... HBC Whistle blower lays bare staff morale crisis at local council...
Facing calls to quit, HBC Director faces No Confidence calls by even her own staff, as her position becomes untenable... Whistleblower...
Dec 13, 20244 min read


Statement by Durham & Teesside Today
Durham & Teesside Today's statement in response to Meta UK & the Legal Action we are taking.... 12th December 2024 Durham & Teesside Today...
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Bar & Restaurant plans for a former home set to be discussed by towns development corporation....
Plans have gone into the Hartlepool Development Corporation which could see another empty building brought back into use.... 11th...
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Town Cafe handed one star rating after council inspection, with major improvements necessary....
The Galleries in Hartlepool's Middleton Grange Shopping Centre was handed one of the lowest ratings & told significant improvements are...
Dec 10, 20241 min read


HSE Investigation into the death of a child at a council run outdoor activity centre leads to no further action.....
Hartlepool Borough Council was referred to North Yorkshire Police & the Health & Safety Executive after the death of a child at a council...
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Council Outdoor Activities Team passes inspection
Inspection comes as a HSE investigation into an incident at the council managed Carlton Adventure Centre which occurred earlier this year...
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Hartlepool Mail on the Brink: Will 2025 Be the End of a 140-Year Legacy?
Once local newspaper could be consigned to the history books, after readership numbers drop to their lowest ever numbers... 9th Dec 2024...
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Teesside Today Responds to December 9th Article: A Spotlight on Hartlepool Borough Council's Failings
Teesside Today's response to the article published by National Media PLC trading under the name "The Hartlepool Mail".... 10th December...
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Council Department that's racking up millions in overspending pays out £758k on Taxis...
The Shocking Figures were unearthed following a HBC Exposed investigation into overspending at the Council's Children's & Joint...
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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