Behind the scenes at Shop Hartlepool

The Shop Hartlepool website launched at the end of June but the work didn’t stop there. There has been plenty going on behind the scenes to make Shop Hartlepool your go to resource for all things shopping related in our town and there’s more to come.  If you are unfamiliar with Shop Hartlepool, it’s an […]

A cut above the rest

Keeley Pearce is a paper cutting artist creating art and gifts inspired by nature. Keeley started paper cutting as a way to relax and reduce stress and now it is her business, KPPapercuts. With a range of kits for people to get creative at home, KPPapercuts also hosts workshops where you can learn more and […]

Berry delicious brownies

Based in the Hartlepool Enterprise Centre, Berry’s Kitchen is run by Colin Berry, a professional chef with over 30 years experience. We asked Colin some quick fire questions to get know the man behind the brownies! How did your business begin? The business began during lockdown. I’m a trained chef with over 30 years experience […]

It’s time to get creative

We had a chat with Jane and Kim at Do Creative, a local independent craft store providing creative workshops in a safe environment whilst also selling quality art and craft supplies. Based in The BIS, Jane and Kim left the stressful corporate management world of the NHS to do something they both love; this is […]

Eco-friendly sisters

Totes Eco was established by Natalie and Vanessa, two sisters born and raised in Hartlepool and flying the flag for eco-friendly products. They sell handmade, eco-friendly items for the home from their Bovis House store. The sisters are committed to providing the people of Hartlepool affordable environmentally friendly products and plastic free alternatives. We chatted […]