The theme for this year's Hartlepool Headland Carnival parade was groovy 70s disco (Image: Carl Gorse) Hundreds lined the streets of Hartlepool to enjoy one of the highlights of the annual calendar.

A project to help people from different countries and cultures feel at home in Hartlepool has been hailed a success.

Hartlepool Carnival has arrived with the opening of Murphy’s Giant Funfair on the Headland’s Town Moor. The fairground marks the start of ten days of rides and community events.