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A179 crash victim named as Colin Brown
A FORMER driving instructor who died after his car collided with a minibus has been named as Colin George Brown.
Arson victims lucky to be alive
A COUPLE were lucky to be alive after they dramatically escaped from their burning Hartlepool home after a suspected arson attack.
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Family tribute to son killed in A689 crash
TOUCHING tributes have been made to a son who “spread happiness in the hearts of everyone met” after he was tragically killed in a car smash aged just 25.
Man cautioned over racial slur at football linesman
POLICE have cautioned a man with a racially aggravated public order offence after a cup final was abandoned when one of the officials was racially abused.
Hospital apology after mum dies in oxygen mistake
A MOTHER died after being given huge amounts of oxygen by a nurse “not trained” in the procedure.
Torch relay cost Hartlepool £15k
The Olympic Torch’s visit to town cost Hartlepool Borough Council almost £15,000.
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Sport
Give new Hartlepool United boss a Liddle time says Gary
FORMER Hartlepool United favourite Gary Liddle believes that managerial front runner Colin Cooper must be given time to stamp his influence on the relegated club.
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Boro boy Matty Dolan helps Yeovil into npower Championship in Wembley triumph
HARTLEPOOL and Middlesbrough have enjoyed a moment of Wembley glory – thanks to midfielder Matty Dolan.
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Steve Harper out for 199 for Newcastle United
STEVE Harper has thanked Newcastle United’s fans for an “incredible” send off.
Newcastle United lacked the knock-out punch says Alan Pardew
NEWCASTLE United have lacked the “punch” to knock out teams because of the club’s injury problems, according to manager Alan Pardew.
AVB: If referee had given us penalty Spurs could have reached Champions League
ANDRE Villas-Boas felt his Spurs side would have cruised to victory over Sunderland had an early penalty been awarded to Gareth Bale.
Liverpool and Sunderland fight for Tottenham’s Danny Rose and Man City’s Tevez is wanted by Juventus
SUNDERLAND’S hopes of signing loan star Danny Rose from Spurs could be scuppered by interest from Liverpool.
Video
SLIDESHOW: Hartlepool Music and Arts Festival video
HARTLEPOOL’S musical talent was on show as hundreds of performers took part in an annual event.
Lifestyle
SLIDESHOW: Hartlepool Music and Arts Festival video
HARTLEPOOL’S musical talent was on show as hundreds of performers took part in an annual event.
SLIDESHOW: Edith Harrison stars to shine video
SCORES of performing arts students are preparing for their moment in the spotlight.
IN THE PICTURE; Mike Wilkinson video
MIKE Wilkinson has returned for a second selection of photographs – and this time he’s extended his range beyond the North-East.
Tickets are selling fast for big gig
ONLY a handful of tickets are left for an extravaganza of music by Hartlepool bands and performers.
COUCH POTATO: Eurovision madness and The Fall is a rising star
Song 21 of the night. Four Greek blokes wearing kilts are can-canning around the stage yelling: “Alcohol! Alcohol! Alcohol is free! Alcohol! Alcohol! Alcohol is free!”
Razor’s support for hospice
ONE of football’s hard men will be in Hartlepool next weekend to support a town charity.
Community
Throston Primary School celebrates 40th birthday
A PRIMARY school celebrated its 40th birthday in style with a big party at the weekend.
Thanks a Million for supporting my boy Alex
A little boy’s hopes of getting to America for life-changing surgery have taken a huge leap forward.
A helping hand for healthy hearts
A CHARITY which is working in Hartlepool to promote healthy hearts has announced a run in the region.
Jogger needs your support
CELEBRITY runner Jennie McAlpine is days away from tackling a six-mile course for charity.
Donna set for another night of fundraising
A FUNDRAISING mum is planning another night of entertainment to help sufferers of Tourette’s.
Speaker Ellis plans to scale the heights for charity
A popular group will be treated to a talk by a keen climber who hopes to tackle Everest.
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- Ritchie Humphreys set for Hartlepool United exit but Sam Collins and Andy Monkhouse stay
- Three more possible Hartlepool gypsy sites added
- Readers speak out on Hartlepool hospital changes
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Monday 20 May 2013
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