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A brick terrace on Scarborough Street in Hartlepool photographed in 2014, before the current public-realm works

Work starts on Scarborough Street as Hartlepool screen village moves forward

Granite paving, wider footpaths and new lighting are being installed as the £18.5 million screen-production project moves into a visible new phase.

The Tees Editorial Desk · 14 October 2026

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Two creative hubs planned for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool

Plans for linked digital and creative facilities in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool have cleared a regional funding stage, with final costs still subject to business cases.

Middlesbrough · 13 Oct 2026