LIVE BLOG: Hartlepool's Michael Rice sings for the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2019

It's the night Hartlepool has looked forward to for months.
Michael Rice sings at Eurovision.Michael Rice sings at Eurovision.
Michael Rice sings at Eurovision.

Local hero Michael Rice represents both the town and the United Kingdom at Eurovision. Our live blog below will be keeping you up to date with what's happening both at the final in Israel and back home at the big party in support of the Bigger Than Us singer.