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Hartlepool Mail4 minutes ago

Hartlepool United's average attendance compared to York, Carlisle and other National League rivals

How do Hartlepool United’s attendances compare to their rivals across the National League?

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Northern Echo4 minutes ago

Retiring chief executive reflects on an 'amazing' 30 years with the local authority

Hartlepool Borough Council’s retiring chief executive has reflected on an “amazing” 30 years with the local authority and stressed it is in a “fabulous state” for the future.

🏛️Politics
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Northern Echo4 minutes ago

Derelict house sold by council for £2,000 transformed into apartments for artists

A derelict house sold by Middlesbrough Council has been injected with a new lease of life. The property, on Princes Road in Gresham, left the council’s portfolio six months ago, in October 2025 for just £2,000 – the cheapest sale of any council asset in recent years.

🏛️Politics
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Northern Echo17 minutes ago

Funeral to take place today for 'Baby Auckland' found under floorboards in 1910 paper

The funeral of a baby skeleton found in Bishop Auckland which could be up to 300 years old will take place in the town today.

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Hartlepool Mail27 minutes ago

Fruit trees for £6.99? Shoppers are snapping up these dwarf patio plants (aff)

These £6.99 dwarf fruit trees are perfect for patios and balconies – with a huge 53% discount available

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Hartlepool Mail44 minutes ago

Inside a two-bedroom Hartlepool terrace with no chain for just £45,000

An affordable two-bedroom terrace in Hartlepool offering a simple layout and no onward chain for a smooth move

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Northern Echoabout 1 hour ago

Darlington man in 50s seriously injured after crash on rural County Durham road

A Darlington cyclist has been left with serious injuries after a crash with a BMW on a rural County Durham road.

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Hartlepool Mailabout 1 hour ago

Hartlepool and East Durham patients and families to benefit from £36,000 Freemasons grant

Patients and families in Hartlepool and East Durham struggling with the hidden costs of end-of-life care are to receive extra support thanks to a significant grant.

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Northern Echoabout 2 hours ago

'Best value' warning for Tees Valley stays in place as ministers weigh up next steps

Ministers are considering “appropriate next steps based on the evidence” when it comes to the lifting of a best value notice slapped on the Tees Valley Combined Authority last year.

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Darlington & Stockton Timesabout 2 hours ago

Residents must register to use North Yorkshire recycling centres from today

North Yorkshire Council has introduced new rules requiring residents to register before using household waste recycling centres, effective April 27, to ensure the service is only used by council tax payers.

🏛️Politics
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Hartlepool Mailabout 2 hours ago

I tried Hotel Chocolat's new edition Velvetiser which does hot and cold chocolate - my honest review (aff)

I have been a fan of the Velvetiser since it was launched, so when Hotel Chocolat introduced a new edition I knew I had to try it.

👥Community
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Northern Echoabout 2 hours ago

Residents MUST register to use North Yorkshire recycling centres from TODAY

North Yorkshire Council has introduced new rules requiring residents to register before using household waste recycling centres, effective April 27, to ensure the service is only used by council tax payers.

🏛️Politics
County Durham
New car wash, alpaca building and wellness clinic among latest Stockton planning bids - County Durham - housing, community - via Northern Echo
Northern Echoabout 2 hours ago

New car wash, alpaca building and wellness clinic among latest Stockton planning bids

A range of planning applications covering home extensions, business developments and community facilities are currently under consideration across Stockton Borough.

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This fire pit barbecue has been slashed to £29.99 in a huge 67% off garden deal (aff) - County Durham - emergency - via Hartlepool Mail
Hartlepool Mailabout 2 hours ago

This fire pit barbecue has been slashed to £29.99 in a huge 67% off garden deal (aff)

This £29.99 fire pit BBQ deal includes a grill and huge 67% saving – ideal for evenings outdoors

🚨Emergency
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Simple broadband error that could be costing you around £20 per month - how to fix it - County Durham - community - via Northern Echo
Northern Echoabout 2 hours ago

Simple broadband error that could be costing you around £20 per month - how to fix it

Brits are being warned that a simple broadband error could be costing them more than £20 per month - but there is a solution.

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Northern Echoabout 3 hours ago

Major UK furniture company closes after entering administration with 297 jobs lost

Westbridge Furniture, which supplied major high street retailers, including Marks & Spencer (M&S), John Lewis, and Next, has closed down.

💼Business
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Two rescued from block of flats after suspected Hartlepool arson attack - County Durham - community - via Hartlepool Mail
Hartlepool Mailabout 3 hours ago

Two rescued from block of flats after suspected Hartlepool arson attack

Two people were rescued from a suspected arson attack on a block of flats.

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Northern Echoabout 3 hours ago

British Airways forced to downgrade thousands of members after 'technical issue'

British Airways' parent company, IAG Loyalty, has been forced to downgrade thousands of members of its loyalty scheme

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Northern Echoabout 3 hours ago

Sky to remove paywall for select games of international tournament this summer

Sky Sports will show some games of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup for free on its platforms

Sports
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Northern Echoabout 3 hours ago

Hopetown Darlington to hold meet-and-greet with Paddington Bear this summer

The marmalade-loving bear will be visiting Hopetown Darlington on Saturday, July 25.

👥Community📰Good news
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Hartlepool Mailabout 3 hours ago

From hen party to wedding and beyond, brides and wedding guests alike love this hair removal hack (aff)

Brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and wedding guests alike are all loving the Keskine IPL machine to help them stay hair-free all throughout wedding season.

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Northern Echoabout 3 hours ago

Durham school closed after contractor damages site's power supply

In a letter sent to parents, Belmont School said the issue arose during on-site work carried out by contractor Kier, which left the school without power.

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Northern Echoabout 4 hours ago

Tesco to axe Clubcard feature today as members warned 'withdraw your money'

Tesco is shutting down all remaining Clubcard Pay+ prepaid cards and linked 'round up' savings accounts on Sunday (April 26).

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Hartlepool Mailabout 4 hours ago

Bosch pressure washer bundle slashed to £81 in Amazon deal (aff)

This Bosch pressure washer bundle has dropped to £81.99 on Amazon with 29% off and everything needed for a full spring clean

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Northern Echoabout 4 hours ago

Two people in hospital after crash in County Durham as road remains closed

Emergency services were called to Rumby Hill Lane in North Bitchburn, Crook, at around 6.40am this morning (April 27), following reports of a two-vehicle incident.

🏥Health🚨Emergency
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Darlington & Stockton Timesabout 4 hours ago

Man in his 60s dies at scene after crash between two motorbikes in North Yorkshire

The crash, which involved two motorbikes, happened around 11.40am on Saturday involving two motorbikes travelling northbound from Chapel‑le‑Dale.

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Hartlepool Mailabout 4 hours ago

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

Almost half of adults think animals doing work too challenging for humans is a thing of the past.

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Northern Echoabout 4 hours ago

Man charged in connection with 'ram raid' incident as police track second suspect

Shortly after midnight, a black Ford C Max was driven into the shutters of Swift Mobiles and Vapes on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough.

⚖️Crime
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Hartlepool Mailabout 4 hours ago

Four arrests after three cars are stolen from Hartlepool house

Four men have been charged in connection with a burglary in which three vehicles were stolen from the same property.

⚖️Crime
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Northern Echoabout 4 hours ago

Met Office forecasts 'fine and calm' start to Darlington week - see prediction

Darlington is set for a fine and calm start to the new week, with the Met Office indicating a cool morning, a dry afternoon and a rising chance of showers later.

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