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Just four of our fab photos from Alice House Hospice's 2023 Santa Run.

San-tastic photos from the 2023 Santa Run

Hartlepool's Middleton Grange Shopping Centre could be taken over and transformed.

Bid to take over Middleton Grange edges closer

Mike Nevin holds a copy of his new book.

Hartlepool author publishes cosy murder mystery series

Some of the people who spoke their minds to the Hartlepool Mail in the Noughties.

20 nostalgic photos of Hartlepool people having their say

Claire Lilley with actor Ross Kemp (right) at a pre-launch event in Parliament for the Forcer Protocol.

Missing veterans initiative named after town soldier

Barber Hassan Hawleri, at his barber shop King Kutz, in York Road.

Hartlepool barber gives free haircuts to the homeless this Christmas

Police have appealed for help in tracing missing Hartlepool man Bryan Ramsey.

Police appeal to find missing Hartlepool man

Hartlepool Police arrested four people as part of a crackdown on alleged domestic abuse.

Arrests made in domestic abuse crackdown

Sue Leonard, front left, with, from left, Amelia and Mark Leonard, Joanne Grieves with her children Daniel and Emily, Elizabeth Charlton and Fred Grieves at the family's farm close to Elwick. Picture by FRANK REID

Family's fear over £24m relief road plans

Just some of the Hartlepool criminals to have been locked up at Teesside Crown Court recently.

The latest criminals to be jailed by the courts

Sport

Michael Carrick was pleased with Middlesbrough's performance despite their defeat to Leeds United. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Michael Carrick 'proud' of 10-man Middlesbrough despite Leeds reverse
Michael Carrick believes Middlesbrough were unfortunate not to take anything from a pulsating encounter with Leeds United at Elland Road despite being reduced to 10 men for the final half an hour of the game.

John Askey remains optimistic Hartlepool United can mount a play-off challenge.

John Askey sets HUFC target for second half of the season

Mikael Ndjoji's Blyth Spartans loan has been extended by another month. (Credit: Tom West | MI News)

Hartlepool striker marks loan extension with goal

Chris Beech enjoyed his time with Hartlepool United as a player. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Chris Beech reflects on Pools spell

Hartlepool United's National League fixture with AFC Fylde has been postponed. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Hartlepool's National League fixture with AFC Fylde is off

Hartlepool United

AFC Fylde have called a pitch inspection ahead of their National League fixture with Hartlepool United. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

AFC Fylde confirm pitch inspection
AFC Fylde have confirmed there will be a pitch inspection at Mill Farm Stadium on Saturday morning ahead of Hartlepool United’s trip to face the Coasters.

Hartlepool United fall foul to the weather with training ground switch ahead of their trip to AFC Fylde. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Pools forced to train elsewhere ahead of Fylde clash

Emmanuel Onariase is set to return for Hartlepool United against AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool set for defensive boost ahead of trip to AFC Fylde

Tom Crawford is set for a spell on the sidelines for Hartlepool United. Picture by FRANK REID

Tom Crawford injury update

Hartlepool United travel to AFC Fylde at the weekend. Picture by FRANK REID

Is this how Pools will line-up to face Fylde?

Middlesbrough FC

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Middlesbrough player Sam Greenwood in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Preston North End at Riverside Stadium on November 28, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

What Leeds United boss Daniel Farke had to say on Sam Greenwood's loan deal
Daniel Farke admits to having no regrets over Leeds United’s decision to loan forward Sam Greenwood to Middlesbrough despite Boro’s option to turn the move into a permanent one.

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Middlesbrough coach Michael Carrick reacts on the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Preston North End at Riverside Stadium on November 28, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Carrick previews Leeds trip

Yannick Bolasie is back in the Championship on a short-term deal. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)

Former Boro loan winger joins Championship club

4 Dec 2000: Bryan Robson with new Middlesbrough coach Terry Venables at a Press conference at the Middlesbrough training ground, Darlington. Mandatory Credit: Michael Steele/ALLSPORT

Tributes paid to former Boro boss and England Euro 96 hero

Middlesbrough have been dealt a significant injury blow. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough hit with significant injury blow

Crime

Lewis Dungey is accused of unlawfully possessing a chainsaw in Hartlepool's Raby Road.

Town man faces chainsaw trial

The Bungalow Convenience Store, in Stratford Road, Hartlepool, was targeted by a teenager in an attempted robbery.

Teenager admits attempted shop robbery

Darren Rowbotham was sentenced to immediate prison.

Jail for pervert who sexually assaulted schoolgirl

These cases from the Hartlepool area were dealt with recently at Teesside Magistrates' Court, in Middlesbrough. Picture by FRANK REID.

The latest Hartlepool court cases

Keith Dixon pleaded guilty to the offences at Teesside Magistrates Court in November. Picture by FRANK REID

Drunken bus passenger sexually harassed woman and teen girl

Jamie Johnson owes nearly £1,000 after he was taken to court for dodging rail fares totalling £8 while using Horden Train Station.

Rail fare dodger faces near £1,000 court bill

What's On

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

The Headland has installed a host of illuminations for Wintertide Festival.

21 photos of WIntertide's opening night

Will you be visiting any Christmas markets this year?

17 Christmas markets happening in Hartlepool

The angels are set to return to Hartlepool for the 2023 Christmas lights switch on.

All you need to know about Hartlepool’s Christmas lights switch on

Retro

Some of the scenes from Middleton Grange shopping centre from the early 2000s.

23 retro photos of Middleton Grange from the early 2000s
Hartlepool’s Middleton Grange Shopping Centre has seen countless customers come and go since it first opened its doors in 1970.

Just some of the TV shows and movies to be filmed in the Hartlepool and East Durham area.

16 TV shows and movies filmed in and around Hartlepool

Pupils at Lynnfield Primary School take part in the school's 2012 nativity play.

30 photos of life at Lynnfield Primary School over the decades

Just some of the Hartlepool people who were interviewed for our My Night Out column in the Noughties.

24 retro photos of people discussing a night on the town

Just some of the people who voiced their opinion on a variety of issues to the Hartlepool Mail in 2004.

22 retro pictures of Hartlepool people speaking their minds

Health

“I’ll happily bet that sitting has become so frequent that it’s unlikely you’ll ever question how much of it you do."

FEELING GREAT: Sitting has now become the ‘dangerous norm’ for many

FREE courses in Hartlepool to improve children’s wellbeing. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature FREE courses in Hartlepool to improve children’s wellbeing

“How will you cope when you’ve got all that time on your hands and you’re not sure how you’re even going to begin to fill it?"

FEELING GREAT: Retirement could be the most inactive period of anyone’s life

Doctor Christopher Brett Valentine is accused of behaving in a "sexually motivated way" towards six patients.

Doctor accused of behaving in 'sexually motivated way'

Homes & Gardens

By using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities

Tips on how you can have a green Christmas by using plants from the garden
Your garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year – allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and ‘green’ decorations.

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

Vax Onepwer Edge Dual Pet & Car cordless vacuum.

Check out some great deals on Vax products this Black Friday

Hoodie Blanket.

For the ulimate comfort and warmth check out the winter range from kudd.ly

Kilner offers so many choices.

Kilner Jar helping generations to successfully preserve and store food

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Lifestyle

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

Middleton Grange shopping centre car park on Park Road. Picture by FRANK REID

Free parking in run up to Christmas

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger – and fans will have a say.

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger

The new range.

Restaurant quality pizzas and pasta with pizzazz from PizzaExpress

People

The new lifeboat entering Whitby with Dennis, Jack and Jock's names on the RNLI 13-49 Decal.

Friends 'reunited' through lifeboat memorial campaign
Three old friends have been reunited for posterity after 81 years as part of an RNLI campaign.

Hartlepool's Ward Jackson Park on Sunday morning.

Popular Santa event is still on despite snowfall

The Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sports Awards winners for 2023. Picture by FRANK REID

All the winners from the Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sports Awards 2023

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.

More reaction to 'absolutely magical' Tall Ships Races

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

Your say on the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2023

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

Bon voyage! Tall Ships organisers hail success of event

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

17 pictures as tall ships set sail

Opinion

Hey, I've got one of these at home. Richard Ord contemplates a blank artwork at Tate Modern.

Modern art is rubbish... but good for getting your steps in

No trip to London is complete, I hear, without a visit to the Tate Modern. Which means all my previous trips to London had been incomplete.Richard OrdRichard Ord
A scene from Childline's Christmas television advert, which has been based on real calls to the service's counsellors.

CHILDLINE: Christmas can be a lonely and frightening time for many children and ...

Cristale, Dilan Markanday and Asha Gold share their life lessons with Mayowa Quadri, left, in the VERSUS and Childline ‘The Team Talk’ video.

CHILDLINE: R&B artist, footballer and rapper and actor share their experiences i...

CHILDLINE: Sign up to the Walk for Children fundraiser to show your support

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​Anti-Bullying Week is co-ordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance to remind us that preventing and responding to bullying is vital.

CHILDLINE: More than 8,000 counselling sessions on bullying in one year

"I disagree wholeheartedly with painkillers being prescribed without the root cause of the problem being addressed first."

FEELING GREAT Physio can often be a better option than taking painkillers

“As a general rule of thumb, the experts predict that you can burn up to 200 calories with a typical one-hour clean of an average-sized house."

FEELING GREAT: Doing the housework could help keep you fit and healthy

Business

Left to right: Alice House senior managers Greg Hildreth, Julie Hildreth and Co-CEO Nicola Haggan, and Simon Corbett, founder of Orangebox Training Solutions.

Sell out dinner raises £16,000 for Alice House Hospice

Smith & Friends Estate Agents, in York Road, Hartlepool.

Estate agency changes name after two-year transformation

12-14 Church Street Hartlepool. Picture by FRANK REID

Student accommodation plans refused

Staff member Ashlyn O'Donnell in the award-winning ladies' toilets at Wetherspoon's Ward Jackson pub, in Church Square, Hartlepool. Picture and caption by FRANK REID.

Pub triumphs in Loo of the Year Awards

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Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

Mars has recalled Revels after rubber pieces were found in some packets Picture: Getty Images

Mars recalls popular sweet because it may contain rubber

Benn Curran-Nicholls, 14, tragically died after eating poisonous berries off a yew tree during a walk with his dad in Fletcher Moss Park in Manchester. (Photo: PA)

Boy dies after eating berries from tree in his local park

A murder probe has been launched after a man died in a house fire in Hull, East Yorkshire Picture: Humberside police / SWNS

Murder probe launched after man dies after house fire

Nigel Harman and Katya Jones performing earlier in this year's Strictly series Picture: BBC/Guy Levy

Strictly star explains why he pulled out of live show

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

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