Highlighting the support for those with suicidal ideology Thursday, 4 August, 2022 I met recently with Sara, an inspirational lady who sadly lost her son Adam to suicide three years ago. Sara is working tirelessly to raise awareness about the impacts of mental illness. She is also an advocate for all the support groups and charities which are already offering help to those suffering with their mental health, as well as families who suffer bereavement as a consequence of mental... Articles
Firm’s expansion would bring high-skilled jobs to our town 4th August 2022 Last week I had a number of really great visits in Hartlepool. Those of you who read my column regularly will know how passionate I am about local businesses... Articles
Community spirit; a landmark Bill; debating assisted dying and celebrating Hartlepool Heroes - all in a week's work 4th August 2022 It was lovely to meet the staff and residents of Sheraton Court last week during their fun day – a real show of community spirit all round, and I’m sure a great... Articles
Delighted to attend the Hartlepool Heroes Awards 12th July 2022 Last week I briefly mentioned the Hartlepool Heroes awards night and this week I want to go into a little bit more detail about the awards ceremony and what the... Local News
Near-total ban on homes and workplace building is a worry 27th June 2022 Housing and development are a key part of our plan to “Level Up” the North East and bring investment to Hartlepool – it is therefore worrying that we are seeing... Local News
I am thrilled that TATA Steel is investing £7m in pipe mill 27th June 2022 There has been lots of good news for Hartlepool recently I was thrilled to hear that TATA Steel is investing £7m in its Hartlepool Pipe Mill – this funding... Local News
Boris Johnson has made mistakes, but he is still the right man for the job 27th June 2022 I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in Hartlepool over the long bank holiday weekend – the community spirit was simply wonderful... Articles
Extra support to help people with the cost of living 7th June 2022 As you will all be aware, last week the Government announced the Energy Profits Levy – a temporary and targeted levy on oil and gas company profits at a rate of... Local News
Why I'm Backing Boris 6th June 2022 Many of you will have seen that a vote has been called tonight on whether Boris Johnson should remain leader of the Conservative Party. I am currently slipped... Westminster News
Call to look again at possible causes of crustacean deaths 31st May 2022 Last Friday I spent the day focusing on everything “marine-related” in Hartlepool. Our coastal areas play a vital role in making Hartlepool the place it is –... Local News