About Hartlepool
Hartlepool
Hartlepool is a coastal town and port in Cleveland in the North East of England, close to Middlesbrough and Stockton On Tees. Situated north of the Tees Estuary, Hartlepool is a town with a strong maritime heritage which is perhaps best reflected by the towns Maritime Experience which gives an insight into the seafaring history of the town. The town's marina has undergone a multi million pound redevelopment in recent years and now boasts a smart waterfront with stylish restaurants, shops and bars as well as the all important berths for boats, yachts and other marine craft.
Hartlepool's centre, although compact has excellent shopping facilites in the modernised Middleton Grange Shopping Centre as well as independent shops throughout the town.
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Man is arrested after taxi crash
A man is arrested after a 46-year-old pedestrian is struck by a taxi on Teesside, police say.
Recession-busting parking offer
Free Saturday parking is offered in two Teesside towns to boost high street sales during the economic recession.
Seafront set for £30m renovation
A vertical pier is part of ambitious £30m plans to breathe new life into a Teesside seafront and attract more visitors.
One dead and two injured in crash
One person dies and two others are airlifted to hospital after a crash between a motorcycle and a car on a Teesside road.
Clock begins tall ship countdown
A clock is installed on Teesside to begin the countdown to the area's hosting of the Tall Ships' Race in 2010.
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