Nic Marko Local Democracy Reporter
  • Hartlepool
  • National World

Nic Marko is a local democracy reporter. He covers Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and Hartlepool Borough Council.

Published In

Hartlepool Mail, Chronicle Live

Focus Areas

  • Sunderland City Council
  • South Tyneside Council
  • Hartlepool Borough Council

260 Articles
3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool Asda Express store bids to sell alcohol 24/7

A licensing bid has been lodged for a recently opened Asda Express store to sell alcohol 24/7.

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Sport England survey aims to build picture of Hartlepool's physical activity levels

People in Hartlepool are being encouraged to complete a survey to help provide a clearer picture of physical activity...

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool cosmetics clinic hopes to move into new town centre base after going 'from strength to...

Plans have been lodged to bring a vacant building back into use as a professional cosmetics clinic.

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Levelling Up minister Jacob Young pays visit to Hartlepool to see £60m town regeneration projects

Hartlepool's MP has hailed "exciting projects" happening in the town following a visit from a government minister.

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Cleveland Fire Authority council tax precept increase is agreed - see how much you may have to pay

Cleveland Fire Authority has approved increasing its share of the council tax for the coming year with finance bosses...

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool's 11 O'Clock Shop faces licence review amid claims it has been selling 'illicit vapes'

A convenience store is to have its licence reviewed following concerns around "illicit vapes" being sold on the premi...

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool Art Gallery to host landmark exhibition featuring 40 artworks of 'national significance'

Plans to increase footfall at Hartlepool Art Gallery are set to be boosted by a landmark exhibition over the summer.

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool Borough Council backs town's WASPI pension campaigners

Councillors have unanimously agreed to write to the Government to support a crusade by women affected by rises in the...

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Dozens of Hartlepool alley gates set to be improved to deter criminals

Plans have been lodged to carry out improvements to alley gates in an area of Hartlepool to help tackle crime and dis...

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Free parking periods in Hartlepool to remain although hourly town centre charges will increase

Councillors have voted to keep three parking promotions which allow free vehicle stays at certain times although exis...

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Why many Hartlepool Borough Council tenants may not pay all of their new 7.7% rent increase

A 7.7% rent increase for council homes in Hartlepool has been approved by councillors after officers stressed it will...

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3 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool's Centre for Excellence in Creative Arts closes to ease council's financial pressures

A creative arts hub has closed its doors after being vacated by council bosses to help reduce financial pressures.

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