Blackberry Donkeys has received a five star award from Hartlepool Borough Council for the welfare of its donkeys under a new national animal welfare licensing system.

Resurfacing work will be carried out this coming weekend on a key route out of Hartlepool.

A Hartlepool school is celebrating after receiving a letter of glowing praise from Government ministers about pupils’ progress.

The pressures faced by Hartlepool’s new parents and parents of children with additional needs are in the spotlight today (Friday 15 February) at a special conference in the town.

The Leader of Hartlepool Borough Council and the Chief Executive have joined forces to criticise a new TV documentary about Universal Credit.

Councillors have voiced support for the creation of a “maternity hub” in Hartlepool following an in-depth investigation into services currently on offer to expectant mums.

Jane Munden has joined Hartlepool Community Safety Team as its new Victim Services Officer.

An exhibition celebrating the work of artists inspired by the beautiful northern landscapes is to go on show at Hartlepool Art Gallery.

Pupils in Hartlepool who attended a special event to promote personal safety have used their creative skills to highlight the lessons they learned.

Thoughtless dog owners – we’re watching you!

A War Horse craft session, making a garden bird feeder and stories and rhymes sessions are among the activities lined up by Hartlepool’s libraries to keep youngsters happy over the half term holidays.

Drivers please note that road resurfacing work will be carried out this coming weekend on a section of Easington Road in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool parents are reminded about an action-packed week of fun for children at Oscars during the February half-term break.

Hartlepool dog owners looking to tackle training shouldn’t miss a series of free Dogs Trust Dog School classes beginning next week.

Job hunters will be able to find out more about a wide range of vacancies at a jobs fair in Hartlepool.

A new play which aims to help young school pupils learn about political concepts such as democracy and the rule of law is coming to Hartlepool.

Folk fans are in for a treat when a tribute to one of the most influential music double acts and bestselling groups of the 1960s perform in Hartlepool this March.

The regeneration of Hartlepool enters another important phase next week when work starts on £1m of improvements to a key route in and out of the town.

A Hartlepool primary school has been judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.

Bin crews and council managers in Hartlepool are joining together to highlight concerns over reckless driving that is endangering staff and the public.