Brothers Anthony Littlewood, left, and John Littlewood, both died after suffering violent attacks.

Parents' trauma at losing two sons to violence in five years

Twenty-five-year-old killer Jamie Smith has been put behind bars after admitting to the manslaughter of “loved” son and husband Anthony Littlewood who died from his injuries on June 15 2024.

Killer jailed following death of Hartlepool husband and son

A library picture of fly tipping at the rear of West View Road, in Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID.

Fly tipping and dog fouling is costing council 'a fortune'

A deal has been confirmed for Hartlepool Borough Council to sell land at Hart to a local developer.

Sale of Hartlepool council land at Hart to housing developer is approved

The Hartlepool case was heard at Teesside Magistrates' Court, in Middlesbrough. Picture by FRANK REID

Motorist banned for driving offence hundreds of miles away

Our photographer visited Hartlepool's beaches on March 26 to take these pictures of people enjoying the spring sunshine.

36 sunny snaps of people and their dogs down the beach

Danger driver Liam Ainslie has been jailed after exceeding 130mph during a police pursuit near Hartlepool.

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David McDonald, from Carlow, in Ireland, crossed the sea to watch Hartlepool United play Boston United on Saturday, March 22, as part of a family tradition that started back in 2002. David is pictured here with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Family fly from Ireland to support Hartlepool United

A Hartlepool man has been fined in court for unlawfully using a blue badge to park in Manchester city centre.

Town man fined after unlawfully using blue badge to park

Hartlepool vet Danny De Vries is competing in this year's Great North Run in a rhino suit.

Why vet aims to complete Great North Run in rhino suit

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Sport

The Pools head coach isn't convinced that now is a good time to be playing Halifax despite their recent slump in form. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach "wary" of Halifax despite recent slump in form

Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick has backed Halifax Town to turn their form around following a recent dip in results.

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The Halifax skipper, who has made almost 400 appearances for the West Yorkshire side, is not expected to feature again this season following an injury sustained during Saturday's defeat to Oldham. Picture by Cameron Smith/Getty Images.

Limbrick doesn't feel injury to Halifax skipper gives his side an edge

Could Saturday's game against play-off chasing Halifax be the first time head coach Anthony Limbrick names an unchanged XI? Take a look through our predicted XI.

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The former West Ham defender signed for the Shaymen last week as they look to cope with a number of injuries that boss Chris Millington suggested were threatening to "derail" their impressive season. Picture by Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Limbrick relishing the prospect of reuniting with former West Ham defender

Halifax manager Chris Millington has moved to strengthen his squad with the signing of Dubem Eze, who scored three goals in 24 games for National League North promotion-chasers Chorley earlier in the season. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Halifax sign highly rated attacker ahead of Pools clash

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The 23-year-old signs for Halifax having featured for Shrewsbury and Barnet earlier in the season. Picture by Jess Hornby/Getty Images.

Halifax sign former Shrewsbury goalkeeper ahead of Pools visit

Halifax Town have signed goalkeeper Toby Savin on loan from League One side Shrewsbury ahead of this weekend's visit of Hartlepool United.

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The towering defender has made 19 appearances for Pools since signing in the summer and has started all of the last four matches. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sass-Davies not thinking about Pools future as season draws to a close

The pitch at Halifax's The Shay stadium has become a real cause for concern in recent years. Manager Chris Millington has blamed it for the club's ongoing injury crisis and suggested it was threatening to "derail" his side's season. Picture by Jim Fitton.

Pools head coach vows to adapt to Halifax's challenging pitch

Popular teenage defender Louis Stephenson is one of a number of players to have turned out for the first team after progressing through the academy in recent years. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick "really pleased" following academy restructure

The Pools head coach has been impressed with the progress of young goalkeeper Josh Mazfari, who has kept 24 clean sheets on loan at Northern League Division One leaders Redcar Athletic this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach talks up Mazfari's chances as club's future number one keeper

Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough are said to have one of the bigger wage bills in the Championship.

This is how much Boro are said to be shelling out in wages this season

This is how much every club in the Championship is rumoured to be spending on player wages right now.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: Referee, Matt Donohue shows a yellow card during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road on August 18, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) : There have been 51 red cards and 1,673 bookings in the Championship this season.

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Michael Carrick manager of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship match between Luton Town FC and Middlesbrough.

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Michael Carrick manager of Middlesbrough.

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Crime

Jamie Smith is due to learn his fate on March 27 after previously admitting the manslaughter of Anthony Littlewood. Picture by FRANK REID

Killer set to learn his fate after admitting manslaughter

Social media and telecoms firms have been urged to go ‘faster and further’ to prevent fraud.

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The collision took place near the junction of Duke Street and Sheriff Street, in Hartlepool, on Saturday, March 22, at around 4.15pm.

Hunt for mystery motorist after woman is injured in collision

Emergency services were called to the scene of a large fire in the West View area of town yesterday following reports that an allotment was ablaze. Two fire engines attended the fire at Nicholson's Field allotments just before 11am on Sunday, March 23.

Firefighters called to ‘deliberate’ blaze at town allotments

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Teesside Crown Court.

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Back row - pupil Annaleigh, headteacher Sheena Sinclair and Amy Smith from the North East STEM Foundation, with (front) pupil Clark from St Paul's Catholic Primary School launch the Pupil Passport

New 'Pupil Passport' scheme launched to inspire Hartlepool’s future workforce

A new survey has revealed 55 per cent of people in the North East are unsure where to spot different animals.

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Retro

People have been pictured out and about at gyms across Hartlepool over the years.

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Do you remember these popular children's TV shows of the 90s?

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Midland Bank began life as the Birmingham and Midland Bank in 1836 and grew rapidly, becoming Midland Bank in 1923. Between the end of the First World War and the 1940 it was reportedly the biggest bank in the world. It was bought in 1992 by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in what was then one of the largest deals in banking history and was renamed HSBC Bank in 1999. This photo shows a Midland Bank branch on White Lane, Gleadless, Sheffield, in June 1986.

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Deserted Hartlepool streets following the start of the first lockdown in March 2020.

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Health

Builders

Builders urged to open up about mental health

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Orders can be made at home, and pharmacists will dispense them and deliver them to your door

Supermarket launches new online pharmacy service for home deliveries

Homes & Gardens

If you're selling your house, there are some quick and easy wins to get it ready for those all-important marketing photos and viewings

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These outstanding homes for sale are in some of England's highest towns and villages

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Lifestyle

Team effort: Little Treasures Day Nursery staff and children celebrating their good Ofsted report. Picture by FRANK REID

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People

Hartlepool’s RNLI has appointed Matt Adams as its new coxswain at its Ferry Road lifeboat station after the retirement of Robbie Maiden.

Hartlepool RNLI appoints new coxswain

A lifeboat station’s new coxswain has spoken about the honour of taking over the position.

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Lucy-Ann Robinson from Throston Primary School with Redcar RNLI members John Reece (left) and Rob Eddon. Picture by FRANK REID

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Pupils at St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, in Callander Road, Hartlepool are trying to raise £20,000 to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championships in Texas, America.

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Tall Ships Races

From left, Darab Rezai, of Hartlepool Licensees' Association, and Hartlepool Borough Council leader Councillor Mike Young have both praised the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races event.

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Crowds gather at the Headland to picture the tall ships leaving Hartlepool on Sunday. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON.

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The Bima Suci from Indonesia leaves the Victoria Dock on the last day of the Tall Ships. Picture by BERNADETTE MALCOLMSON

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It's been a busy day as the Hartlepool tall ships leave port for the next leg of their journey.

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