The Mail reveals that seven out of 15 post offices in Hartlepool are under threat following a study carried out on behalf of the Hartlepool Partnership.

Monday, January 21
The Mail launches its Protect Your Post Office campaign in a bid to save those facing the axe. Petition forms are placed around the town and readers were urged to lend their support online.

Wednesday, February 13
AN official Post Office blueprint reveals three Hartlepool post offices are facing closure; Raby Estate, Elwick Road and Hart village.
Hutton Henry post office and two sites in Billingham are also on the list.

The Mail's campaign reaches the 2,000 mark after just a couple of weeks.

A six-week public consultation into the proposed closures opens.

Tuesday, March 25
JUST one day before the consultation period ends the Mail's campaign hits the magic 5,000 mark.

Young and old joined the fight with people aged between 19 and 91 lending their support both in print and online.

Wednesday, March 26
THE six-week public consultation ends and the Mail posts a petition with 5,000 signatures.

The Post Office consultation team begin sifting through the emails and letters from campaigners before making their final decision.

Tuesday, May 13
THE Post Office announce that the three sites in Hartlepool will close along with a further three on the outskirts of town.

Those post offices affected are expected to close towards the end of June and into early July.