Hartlepool Borough Council12 Nov 2024Campaign to move town's 'hidden' Christmas treeA petition to relocate the town's Christmas tree to the town centre gets more than 750 signatures.12 Nov 202428 Oct 2024Takeaway ban linked to drop in child obesity rateResearchers say their findings suggest the council's move may have cut health inequalities.28 Oct 2024England20 Oct 2024Residents evacuated after cinema fire return homeAbout 24 nearby residents return to their homes after the fire at a disused cinema. 20 Oct 2024Tees20 Oct 2024Councils 'sleepwalking into crisis' over schoolsAuthorities are being urged to discuss falling pupil numbers as a regional issue.20 Oct 2024England16 Oct 2024Disused cinema gutted by fire to be demolishedThe Grade II listed building is beyond repair and is to be knocked down.16 Oct 2024Tees9 Oct 2024Watchdog leads probe into schoolgirl's deathLeah Harrison, a 10-year-old from Darlington, was killed while on a school residential trip in May. 9 Oct 20249 Oct 2024Cost of new substance misuse help centre risesPlans to relocate the Start treatment centre in Hartlepool were scrapped following objections.9 Oct 2024Tees1 Oct 2024Safety warning as new telecare charges introducedA charity raises safety concerns as Hartlepool Council introduces the charges.1 Oct 2024Tees19 Sep 2024Fall in council tax discount claims after crackdownThe local authority has targeted those who are wrongly claiming a 25% discount on their council tax. 19 Sep 2024Tees