So we have raided our archives to dig out these classic photos of Hartlepool celebrating a variety of successes over the years.
From dogs triumphing at the prestigious Crufts show to work colleagues winning a car, we hope you enjoy our latest journey down Memory Lane.
1. Tun-derful night
From left, Kaitlin Collinson, Bethan Kelly and Amy Napper were student of the year winners at High Tunstall School's annual awards evening in 2009. Photo: TC
2. Clean win
Linda Williams, centre, celebrates winning a bath in a contest run with Rayners' DIY Store in 2009. Photo: LH
3. Golden moment
June Young and her Crufts winning golden retriever dog Iffy in 2006. Photo: LH
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