RNLI lifeboat crews were called out shortly after 10:00 BST when flares were fired from the boat off the coast of Hartlepool. Rescuers arrived within minutes to the 21ft (6.4m) fishing coble which ...

officers found he was carrying a riot kit comprising fishing wire, firelighters, ball bearings, goggles and a mask. Wilkinson admitted a charge of violent disorder for his offending in Hartlepool ...

Hartlepool, one of the UK’s cheapest seaside towns, is on the brink of a major transformation with plans for a £120 million development at its marina. Known for its affordability, with an average ...